Tattoo studio websites in Consett and Derwentside
Many Consett studios have world class artists working behind websites that look and behave like they were built on an old tower PC. Ki-Ki builds fast, simple sites that stay out of the way and let the work speak for itself.
This page is for tattoo studios and independent artists in Consett and the wider Derwentside area who want a tidy, reliable site that shows real portfolios, explains booking rules, and stops clients hunting through old social posts for basic information.
Why most tattoo studio websites hold artists back
The art is strong. The website is usually the weak link.
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Old layouts that feel dated
Sidebars, clashing colours, and tiny fonts that look like they have not moved on since early social media. Clients see care and precision in the tattoos but not on the site that represents the studio.
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Messy, slow galleries
Dozens of thumbnails dropped into a single page, images that open in new windows, and no easy way to filter by style. On a phone it feels like work just to see a clear example.
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Gmail and Hotmail contact details
Public facing addresses that look like a personal inbox rather than a studio. Clients and businesses expect a simple studio email at the same name as the website.
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No clear booking or deposit information
Rules buried in old posts, stories, or highlight reels. That leads to confused clients, wasted messages, and more time spent repeating the same explanations.
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Sites that struggle on busy days
Cheap hosting, no optimisation, and no caching mean that a post that performs well can leave the website slow or offline just when new clients are trying to check you out.
None of this is about artistic ability. It is about web structure, hosting, and how information is laid out for clients who have a short attention span and usually a phone in one hand.
What a Ki-Ki tattoo studio site offers in Consett
The aim is simple. A site that keeps your portfolio tidy, your rules clear, and your contact details professional, without dragging you into constant website admin.
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Fast static website on the Ki-Ki layout
Pages built as static files, served through Cloudflare, with a clean dark layout that suits tattoo work. No heavy themes, no bloated page builders, and fewer things to break.
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Portfolio pages by style and artist
Gallery grids that can be grouped by style, such as blackwork, fine line, colour realism, or cover ups. Each image can carry alt text that reflects the piece, studio, and location for better local search.
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Artist profile sections
Simple profiles for each artist with styles, experience, and a few lines about how they like to work. Enough for clients to get a feel for who they are without feeling like a dating profile.
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Booking and deposit information
A dedicated page that explains how to send ideas, what to include in an enquiry, how deposits work, and what happens with reschedules or no shows.
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Hygiene, licensing, and aftercare
Clear wording on local authority registration, studio hygiene standards, and your aftercare guidance. Reassurance for cautious clients and inspectors in one place.
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Professional email and DNS configured correctly
Email addresses such as [email protected] or [email protected], with DNS and basic records set correctly so messages land where they are meant to.
For most Consett studios this sits inside the Ki-Ki Base Build at £200 for up to ten pages, using the same underlying layout as the main Ki-Ki site. Hosting is in your name so you keep control.
Written around Consett and Derwentside
Clients are more likely to book when they can see that you are a real studio rooted in a real place.
A Consett build can refer to the streets and areas you actually draw from, such as the town centre, Shotley Bridge, Leadgate, Annfield Plain, and the wider Derwentside area. That local detail helps humans feel grounded and gives search engines a clearer picture of who you serve.
You do not need polished copy. Bullet points and plain notes are enough. I turn them into headings and paragraphs that sit neatly inside the Ki-Ki layout.
Practical touches that matter
- Parking and public transport notes so people know how to reach you without guesswork.
- Opening times that are easy to scan, including late nights or weekend sessions if you offer them.
- Clear rules around bringing friends, phones, and food into the studio.
- Simple guidance for nervous first timers who are booking their first piece rather than their twentieth.
How a Consett tattoo studio build runs
- You get in touch. You send a short email with your studio name, location, and whether you already have a site or rely mainly on social media pages.
- Hosting and domain are set up in your name. You buy static hosting and a domain if you do not have them yet. I can guide you through that step so the account is fully in your control.
- Pages and content are agreed. We decide on up to ten pages that make sense for your studio. That usually includes home, artists, styles or portfolio sections, booking, hygiene and aftercare, and contact.
- You send artwork and notes. You provide a selection of images for each style or artist, along with rough notes on prices, rules, and how you want people to book.
- The site is built, checked, and handed over. I build on the Ki-Ki layout, connect the site to your hosting, and send a link to review. After a focused feedback pass the site is launched and you receive a simple record of what was set up.
Payment and revision limits follow the Ki-Ki Base Build pattern described on the main site. Those points are confirmed in writing before work begins.
Questions Consett studios usually ask
Do you design logos or tattoo flash?
No. Your artwork stays yours. I work on the structure around it so the site loads quickly, looks clean, and is easy for clients to move through. If you already have a logo or wordmark it can be integrated into the layout.
Can the site still link heavily to Instagram or TikTok?
Yes. Many studios keep their most recent work on social platforms. The site acts as the stable base where people see key examples, rules, and contact details, then move to social for day by day updates.
What if our current site is on an old builder platform?
In many cases it is easier to migrate to a static build than to keep patching an old platform. We can reuse the best wording and images while removing the parts that make it slow or awkward.
Do you only work with bigger studios?
No. This setup works just as well for a single artist with a private studio as it does for a small team with multiple chairs.
Start a Consett studio conversation
If you run a tattoo studio or private workspace in Consett or Derwentside and want a site that finally matches the standard of your work, send a short outline and a link to whatever you are using now.