Online appointment requests for tattoo artists – where an enquiry is not yet a booking
A consultation and a multi-hour session are not the same booking.
Set up the consultation, touch-up, smaller and larger work as separate services, each with its own duration and custom pricing. The client requests a time; you approve it, propose another, or — if you want to talk first — offer a consultation.
Why it works for tattoo artists
Not every job takes the same time
A consultation can be 30 minutes, a larger piece several hours — you set a separate duration for each.
An enquiry does not become an appointment yet
An incoming request is not a final appointment before you approve it. If you want to talk first, the consultation can appear as a separate requestable service.
Not every job has a fixed price up front
You can mark a service as custom-priced, so you don’t have to give a fixed amount in advance.
How controlled appointment requests work
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The client requests a time
They pick the service and send their appointment request.
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You decide
You see the chosen service, its duration and the requested time; you approve it, propose another time, or decline the request.
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A consultation can be requested separately
If you want to talk first, the consultation can be requested as a separate service — with its own duration.
What you gain
For you
Several hours of your day aren’t automatically booked for a request you haven’t approved yet.
For the client
They know their request has arrived, and they get a notification about your decision or the alternative time you propose.
See it on a sample tattoo studio page
Try it the way your client will: choose a service, send an appointment request, then see as the owner how it arrives and how it’s handled.
Inkstack Studio
A tattoo studio with consultations and custom work.
What you get as a tattoo artist
Consultation and work, separately
Set up the consultation, touch-up, smaller and larger work as separate services.
Custom pricing
You don’t have to set a fixed price up front for every service: you can mark the pricing as custom.
Automatic notifications
The client is notified of your decision; Bokko automatically sends the appointment reminders you have enabled.
Start with a tattoo template
Six tattoo services in one click — consultation, custom design session, small tattoo, larger work appointment, touch-up, cover-up consultation. After registration you can tailor them to your own services right away.
- Consultation 30 min
- Small tattoo 90 min
- Custom design session 45 min
- Larger work appointment 240 min
- Touch-up 60 min
- Cover-up consultation 45 min
As a solo tattoo artist, Starter is enough
For one person and one location, Starter is a good starting point. For multiple staff we recommend the Pro plan.
See the plansFrequently asked questions
How do I handle the consultation and the actual work?
You can add the consultation and the actual work as separate services, each with its own duration. The client picks between them on the booking page, and you approve it or propose another time.
Can I mark a price as custom?
Yes. A service’s pricing can be marked as custom, so you don’t have to give a fixed amount in advance.
Do I need a credit card to request a notification?
No. All we need for the launch notification is your email address.