InkedIn is a platform that connects tattoo enthusiasts with talented tattoo artists. You can browse portfolios, discover new styles, find artists near you, and book appointments.

Whether you're looking for your first tattoo or your fiftieth, InkedIn helps you find the perfect artist for your vision.

No! You can browse all tattoos and artist profiles without creating an account.

However, creating a free account lets you save favorite artists, bookmark tattoos for inspiration, and set your preferred styles for personalized recommendations.

Since we're a new platform, we offer Preview Mode to showcase what InkedIn will look like with a full roster of artists. Preview Mode displays sample artist profiles and tattoo portfolios.

You can toggle between Preview Mode and the Live Site using the banner at the top of the browse pages. The Live Site shows real artists who have joined our platform.

Use the search bar and filters in the sidebar to find what you're looking for:

• Text Search

  Enter keywords like 'dragon', 'floral', or an artist's name

• Style Filters

  Select tattoo styles like Japanese, Realism, or Minimalist

• Tag Filters

  Filter by subject matter like animals, flowers, or geometric patterns

• Location

  Find artists near you or in a specific city

Styles = Artistic Technique

Styles describe the artistic approach or technique used to create a tattoo. Examples include:

Tags = Subject Matter

Tags describe what the tattoo depicts or its theme. Examples include:

A single tattoo might be tagged as "Dragon" (subject) in "Japanese" style (technique).

The Popular Tags section shows the 10 most commonly used tags across all tattoos on the platform. These are ranked by how many tattoos have been tagged with each label.

Clicking a popular tag instantly filters the results to show only tattoos with that subject matter. You can select multiple tags to narrow down your search further.

Yes! All filters work together to refine your search. For example, you could search for:

Active filters appear as badges below the search header. Click the X on any badge to remove that filter.

InkedIn offers three location options:

• Anywhere

  No location restrictions - see artists from all locations

• Near Me

  Uses your saved profile location

• Custom Location

  Enter any city or address to search that area

When searching by location (Near Me or Custom Location), the distance slider lets you control how far from that point to search. The range is 5 to 200 miles.

Artists within your specified distance will be shown, with results typically sorted by proximity (closest first) when using location-based search.

When you select "Near Me", your browser may ask permission to access your location. This is used only to find artists near you and is never stored or shared.

If you prefer not to share your location, you can:

• • Use 'Anywhere' to see all artists
• • Enter a custom location (city name)
• • Save a location in your profile settings

Click the bookmark icon on any tattoo card or artist profile to save it to your favorites. You'll need to be logged in to save items.

Saved items can be accessed from your profile page at any time.

If you've saved your favorite tattoo styles in your profile, the "Apply Saved Styles" toggle automatically includes those styles in your search filters.

This is a quick way to personalize your browsing experience based on your preferences.

Click "Join as an Artist" on the homepage or navigation bar. You'll create an account and set up your artist profile with:

• Profile photo and bio
• Studio location and contact info
• Your specialization styles
• Portfolio of your work

"Books Open" indicates that an artist is currently accepting new clients and bookings. When enabled, a green badge appears on your profile.

You can toggle this setting in your artist dashboard. Turn it off when you're booked up or taking a break from new clients.

From your artist dashboard, you can upload tattoo images one at a time or use our Bulk Upload feature to add multiple images at once.

For each tattoo, you can add:

• • Style classification (Japanese, Realism, etc.)
• • Tags describing the subject matter. New tags not in our system will be queued for approval.
• • Description and any notes
• • Placement on body (arm, back, etc.)

We automatically suggest tags based on the image content, but you do not have to use these suggestions.

Clients can discover your work through:

• Search & Filters

  When clients search for your styles or nearby artists

• Style Browsing

  When browsing specific tattoo styles you specialize in

• Tag Discovery

  When your tattoos match popular tag searches

• Location Search

  When clients search for artists in your area

Tip: The more tattoos you upload with accurate styles and tags, the more discoverable you become!

As an early member of InkedIn, founding artists receive:

• Premium Visibility

  Featured placement in search results during our growth phase

• Founding Member Badge

  Recognition as an early supporter of the platform

• Early Access

  First access to new features as we build them

• Direct Input

  Help shape the platform with your feedback

Yes! Integrated booking and appointment scheduling is on our roadmap. Soon you'll be able to:

• • Request consultations directly through the platform
• • Book appointments with available artists
• • Submit deposits to secure your spot
• • Manage your appointments in one place

We're planning a Travel Tattoo feature that will allow:

• • Artists to announce guest spots and travel dates
• • Clients to find visiting artists in their area
• • Convention and event scheduling integration

Stay tuned for updates on this feature!

As a founding member or early user, you'll be among the first to know about new features:

• • Follow us on social media for announcements
• • Check back on this FAQ page for updates
• • Founding artists receive early access to beta features

We're actively building and would love your feedback on what features matter most to you!