You became a tattoo artist to create art, not to become a marketing expert
Your portfolio speaks for itself in person, but online? Without a professional website and strong reviews, potential clients scroll right past you. In a visual industry like tattooing, your online presence needs to be as sharp as your work.
A lot of people get one tattoo and disappear. They loved your work but forgot your name six months later. Without staying in touch, you’re losing repeat business to whoever they find next.
Every city has a dozen tattoo shops. If you’re not showing up in local searches with strong reviews and consistent social media, clients are booking with the shop that’s more visible — not necessarily more talented.
Between client sessions, consultations, designing custom pieces, and managing the shop, marketing falls to the bottom of the list. But when you stop marketing, your books stop filling up.
Trusted by thousands of small businesses
Based in Raleigh, NC with a team of 300+ marketing and customer success professionals dedicated to helping small businesses grow.
Ready to see what Levitate can do for your tattoo shop?
Get a personalized demo — we'll audit your website, show you what competing shops are doing, and build a marketing plan for your studio.
Book a Free DemoTurn walk-ins into regulars
Great ink keeps them coming back. Great marketing makes sure they find you in the first place.
Your tattoo shop website, handled
We build you a modern, mobile-friendly website that showcases your portfolio and converts visitors into booked clients — so you can focus on your art.
Reviews that build your reputation
Clients check reviews and Instagram before booking anywhere. We help you collect more reviews and build the online reputation that keeps your books full.
Social media and emails that keep your books full
Consistent social media content showcasing your work, plus emails from your real inbox with 3x higher open rates. Stay top-of-mind so clients come back for their next piece.
A real person working with you on your strategy
A dedicated marketing strategist who learns your business, develops your plan, and meets with you quarterly. Not a bot. Not a dashboard. Meet our specialists →
Stop doing it all by yourself. Here's how it works.
We Handle the Setup
Meet with your implementation specialist. They connect your email systems of record and take care of all the technical details — so you don't have to.
We Build Your Marketing Plan
Meet with your dedicated success specialist to map out your strategy, messaging, and a plan built around your tattoo studio.
We Execute, You Stay Connected
Monthly campaigns run automatically. Quarterly check-ins keep your strategy fresh. You focus on your clients while we keep you top-of-mind.
Marketing done with you by someone who actually cares
Every Levitate client gets a dedicated success specialist — your own personal marketing strategist, engagement expert, and communications partner all in one.
Sofia, one of our many dedicated success specialists (and she'd love to talk tattoos)
They develop your strategy
Custom marketing plans based on your industry, goals, and audience.
They execute for you
Email campaigns, social posts, content — done in your voice, on your behalf.
They meet with you quarterly
Ongoing check-ins to refine your strategy and keep results growing.
Our customers love us
We could brag, but we'd rather let our customers speak for us.
"As a staff of one, having Levitate as a creative partner has been a game-changer! I have a dedicated support person who helps brainstorm and bring my ideas to life."
"It's worth every penny. It's like having your own marketing department for a fraction of the cost."
"There's not a single thing we've thought of that Levitate wasn't already a step ahead on."
"The personal support we receive is unmatched. I never had that with our previous service."
"Levitate makes it easier for me to organize our communications and marketing efforts ahead of time."
"Levitate allowed us to stay connected with our clients and ensure they were being well taken care of."
"Levitate is near effortless to keep up with client interaction!"
"Levitate takes the guesswork out of what emails people will open."
"Levitate helped us think through the entire quarter. It forced us to get organized."
"I'm constantly reviewing my tech stack. Levitate keeps showing up as the tool that replaces the rest."
"Levitate implemented AI so quickly. That mindset of growth + adaptation matters to me as a business owner."
"Levitate is a company of real people helping small businesses thrive."
"Half of the overall experience with Levitate has everything to do with our account specialist. They believe in what they're supporting."
Is Levitate for you?
This Is For You If...
- ✓ You’re a tattoo studio or shop (1-25 employees)
- ✓ You don't have a dedicated marketing team
- ✓ Referrals and repeat clients drive your success
- ✓ You've tried doing your own marketing and are ready for something better
- ✓ You can invest 1-2 hours per quarter to meet with your Success Specialist
This Might Not Be For You If...
- — You're a large multi-location chain or franchise
- — You already have an in-house marketing team
- — You prefer to manage everything yourself
Get the support your tattoo studio actually needs
- An audit of your tattoo shop website and online presence
- What competing tattoo studios are doing (and how to beat them)
- Client retention, referral, and communication strategies tailored to your studio