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Trusted by artists running
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Not written by marketing. Just messages from artists using Ink Inbox.
The problem
Managing bookings through DMs is costing you clients.
01
Incomplete requests
Clients send a vague message with no size, style, budget, or reference. You spend days just gathering basics before the real conversation starts.
02
Leads lost in DMs
You reply, they go quiet. Two weeks later you cannot find the conversation. The lead is gone with no record.
03
No system, just memory
You are mentally tracking who is waiting, who is booked, who needs a reply. It works until it does not.
How it works
From first message to booked session
A complete workflow built around how tattoo artists actually take requests — from intake and board to calendar and finances.
01
Getting set up
Share your request link
Every artist gets a unique public link. Share it in your bio, stories, or DMs. Clients click and submit a proper request with no back-and-forth.
02
Customize your intake form
Choose exactly what information you need: placement, size, style, budget, reference photos, availability, and more. Add custom fields. Guest mode lets clients switch to convention or guest spots on the same form — no extra links to manage.
03
Managing requests
Collect complete tattoo requests
Clients fill out a structured form that captures everything upfront. The moment they submit, they receive a confirmation email with a personal tracking link to follow their request. No more chasing for updates.
04
Review requests in one place
You receive an email notification the moment a new request arrives. All submissions land on your board — review each one, see full details, reference images, and client notes in one place.
05
Move requests through a workflow
New, In Review, Assigned, Booked, Archived. Move requests between stages. Your board always reflects the real state of your pipeline.
06
Running your business
Manage every session on your calendar
Booked sessions sync to your calendar automatically — switch between week and month views, or scan this week and next week from Home. Filter by upcoming sessions, unpaid deposits, missing final price, or anything that needs attention. Open a day to see who is in, deposit status, and jump straight back to the request. Included on Artist Elite and Studio Growing+.
07
Add internal notes and context
Leave private notes on any request. Track your thoughts, flag follow-ups, record decisions. Context stays with the request, not in your head.
08
Track all your finances
Record session revenue, track deposits, apply studio cuts or rent models. See your actual monthly profit without relying on spreadsheets.
09
Optional
Studio workflow when you need it
Running a studio? Assign requests to specific artists, share the board across your team, and see per-artist analytics and revenue breakdowns.
Features
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Core workflow on every plan. Branding, guest mode, calendar, and advanced analytics unlock as you grow.
01
Intake form
Shareable link with placement, size, style, budget, reference photos, and availability. Toggle default fields and add your own extra questions.
02
Request board
Kanban workflow from New through Booked and Archived. Search, filter, and keep every lead in one pipeline.
03
Bookings & deposits
Schedule sessions with date, quoted price, and deposit status. Track pending, paid, and refunded without a separate spreadsheet.
04
Client tracking link
Every submission gets a personal tracking page by email. Clients follow progress without flooding your DMs with “any news?”.
05
Internal notes & manual entries
Log walk-ins and DMs as requests. Add private notes and keep context on each client inside the request.
06
Basic analytics
Monthly request counts, conversion funnel, and show rate on every plan. See how your pipeline moves without exporting data.
07
Automated client emails
Confirmation on submit, booking updates, deposit reminders, and day-before session reminders — sent automatically in the background.
08
Stale request handling
Quiet requests get an “Awaiting next step” nudge after 14 days and move to Inactive after 30, so your board stays focused on live leads.
09
Custom branding
Logo, profile photo, accent and background colours on your public form. Included on Pro+ for solo artists and all Studio plans.
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Custom booking URL
Choose your link slug and how your name appears on the form. Pro+ for solo artists; Studio Growing (6+ artists) for studios.
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Guest mode
Clients switch between your main studio and guest spots on the same form — one link for conventions and guest days, no extra forms to build.
12
Calendar
Week and month views plus the Home schedule widget (this week and next week). Artist Elite for solo; Studio Growing (6+ artists) for studios.
13
Advanced analytics
Best request day, peak hour, time to booking, deposit paid rate, top client sources, and a 6-month revenue chart. Elite or Studio Growing+.
14
Finance tracking
Session revenue, monthly profit, studio cuts, and per-artist financial models — fixed rent, percentage, or per-session overrides for studios.
15
Studio management
Shared board, artist profiles, assignment per tattooer, and per-artist bookings. Scale from 3 to unlimited artists on Studio plans.
16
Priority support
Direct line to the Ink Inbox team and feature requests handled first. Included on Artist Elite and Studio Pro (12+ artists).
Automated emails
The inbox work
you never
have to do.
Ink Inbox handles client communication automatically — from the moment a request lands to the morning of their appointment.
Every email is branded, professional, and automatic. No plugins. No Zapier. No extra work.
When a client submitsClient
Receives a confirmation email with their personal tracking link. They can check status any time without messaging you.
When a request arrivesYou
Get an instant notification with full request details — placement, style, budget, and reference images.
When a booking is confirmedClient
Receives a booking confirmation with session date, deposit status, and their tracking link.
The day before the sessionClient
Receives an automatic appointment reminder. Fewer no-shows, zero effort on your end.
Pricing
Simple pricing that pays for itself.
If Ink Inbox helps you book one extra tattoo per month, it already covers the cost.
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