{"id":792,"date":"2020-01-08T04:52:54","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T04:52:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/webdesigninhoustontexas.com\/silkcards_blogs\/?p=792"},"modified":"2023-09-06T09:55:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T16:55:03","slug":"what-your-tattoo-customers-really-want-besides-new-ink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silkcards.com\/blog\/inspire\/what-your-tattoo-customers-really-want-besides-new-ink\/","title":{"rendered":"What Your Tattoo Customers Really Want (Besides New Ink) \u2013 SilkCards"},"content":{"rendered":"

There was once a time when seedy shops and rude artists were the norm because back then tattoo shops were viewed as a place only bikers went. Those days are no more. Today people from all walks of life love ink, and when it comes to options for shops, tattoo fans have many to choose from. In today\u2019s tattoo industry, customer service is key, and keeping your finger on the pulse of what your clients want will help you to build your business.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Your Tattoo Customers Really Want<\/span><\/h2>\n

Whether this is your client\u2019s first time in the chair or they are a seasoned tattoo aficionado, there are certain client needs that are universal. Tattoos can be addictive, and many people will return to you time and again if they have a great experience. Tattoos are for life, and if you want a client for life, know what your customers want:<\/span><\/p>\n

An Artist Who Knows Them<\/span><\/h3>\n

When a client has a positive experience with you or your shop, it is easy to build loyalty<\/a> because most people who get tattooed\u2014especially if they are new to getting inked\u2014like having a regular artist they can return to and recommend. Many people are nervous about visiting new shops and risking having an unpleasant experience or worse, an awful tattoo, so go the extra mile to make sure your client feels welcome and comfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related: 6 Things You Can Learn from Ink Master as a New Tattoo Artist<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

An Artist Who is Receptive to Their Ideas<\/span><\/h3>\n

As a tattoo artist, you are by now well-aware that tattoo ideas run the gamut from the brilliant to the unworkable and often even worse. There is a tendency for many to try to throw every tattoo idea they\u2019ve ever had into a single piece, and some ideas won\u2019t work for technical reasons. Your work is your calling card, so being open, receptive, and encouraging while steering their ideas in a direction that will work and stand the test of time will result in a happy client whose tattoo will still look good years later.<\/span><\/p>\n

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