Helping Studios leave a long lasting positive impact on humanity, or simply build a clientele.

How is TattooNOW different?

  • Decades of real-world experience helping tattooers learn how to earn referrals & attract new tattoo clients

  • Unmatched SEO JUICE - no other site has been a trusted tattoo blog for as long.

  • Hosting professional development events for tattooers nationally and internationally since 2008

  • Teach business classes at tattoo conventions and conferences worldwide

  • From 2005-2018 generated 8 figures for our own tattoo studios

  • Learn from a wide variety of tattooers and supporting business owners, not just a "Guru"

  • One of the few "Executive Consultants" dedicated to the tattoo community

We have evolved and worked with exceptional tattooers (and those on the path to exceptional) since the mid 90s.

What type of studios does TattooNOW work with?

  • Studios Small, Large, & In-between

  • Private out of the way studios & mega studios

  • Who truly love tattooing and want to contribute

  • Enjoy business planning/executing systems

  • OR Need an expert to help plan & help you execute

  • Those seeking a better way

"TattooNOW is unique in its experienced "Bird's Eye" view and comprehensive solutions. More than just software, or coaching, or a course.

TattooNOW helps orchestrate across many areas of your business with management and marketing software/apps, business plans designed for tattooers, and weekly roundtable discussions about tech and business with peers & experts." - Gabe Ripely

Darkside Tattoo

Darkside has used TattooNOW tools for over 2 decades. still work. event better.

🔑 Simple Solutions

"We can start simple. With stopping the spam calls from interrupting your tattooing, or organizing & facilitating social media and search engine posting schedules." - Gabe Ripley

Interactive Voice Reception

$47/m

  • No more SPAM calls

  • No more Piercing Questions

  • Press 1 for stress free Tattooing

  • Upgrade to AI Reception/Booking!

No contracts - cancel anytime

Social & SEO Post Scheduler

$47/m

  • Schedule weeks of posts at once

  • Connect to multiple platforms

  • Post from phone or computer

  • Automate quality posts in future

No contracts - cancel anytime

Artist Reposting for Studios & Events

$250 Per 100 Posts

  • Hands free reposting for you

  • 1. Log us into your IG

  • 2. Load up your artist list in a sheet

  • 3. 2-3 posts a day up like clockwork!

No contracts - cancel anytime

📈 Tattoo Studio Management Software

"I truly enjoy helping tattooers navigate the computer world so that the technology can save them time instead of creating headaches." - Gabe Ripely

We are experienced using a variety of software, and have customized our own solutions from trusted tools such as HighLevel, N8N, & many more.

  • Marketing/Promotion Software & Plans

  • Tattoo Appointment Booking App

  • Communications Center for all DMS

  • Search Engine Friendly Websites

  • Social Media Scheduler

  • Incoming Phone Management

  • Weekly Online Group Brainstorming

Tattoo studio owners and managers click below to learn more:

Professional Development for Tattoo Artists

Communities and courses to help you expand, visualize, and fulfill your potential.

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Guy Aitchison's legendary, groundbreaking, & ever-evolving courses, events, & community - Get your friends to join you at the Art Critique & Exercises every Monday 9pm EST!

Also over 2 dozen Courses - Webinars from over 20 tattooers

Tattoos.Social

An online community for tattoo artists and collectors. Live streams an event calendar.

Also over 2 dozen Courses - Free and paid

Tattoos.Social

1 on 1 Consulting - My brain 🧠 at your disposal. 1 Full day, or 4 Quarter days a month.

Sample Free Webinar for Tattooers:

"We help tattooers become better tattooers through Inspirational and educational events in Real Life & Virtually. These events help tattooers who are isolated and bored as well as world-class artists of exceptional influence and all sorts in between to expand and fulfill their potential." - Gabe Ripley

Paradise Artist Retreat October 6-8, 2026

Paradise Artist Retreat October 6-8, 2026

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Tattoo Events

September 02, 20250 min read

Mastering Automated Social Media for Tattoo Studios with TattooNOW

Mastering Automated Social Media for Tattoo Studios with TattooNOW

Discover how Gabe Ripley's automation tools save time for tattoo studios by automating social media reposting, enhancing client interaction, and boosting engagement. ...more

Tattoo Events ,Tattoo Business & Management

August 28, 20250 min read

Need help with your event? We can help! Previous projects include:

  • Paradise Tattoo Gathering

  • Paradise Artist Retreat

  • Worldwide Tattoo Conference

  • Reinventing the Tattoo LIVE

  • Venetian Tattoo Gathering

Guest & Residency Placement:

Studios, looking for tattooers? Artists, looking for guest studios or full time gigs?

We're not for everyone. We are hard-working, forward thinking, positive, not misogynistic, not racist, and generally open minded artists & studios who love to engage in professional development with like minded humans.

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Tattoo YouTube channels

  • TattooNOW

  • Reinventing the Tattoo Network Youtube

  • Fireside Tattoo Videos

  • Needlejig's Let's Talk Tattoo

Tattoo Podcasts

  • TattooNOW

  • Reinventing the Tattoo Network Podcast

  • Fireside Tattoo Podcast

  • Needlejig's Let's Talk Tattoo

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