Tattoo artist profile on Websta: how to set up in Latvia

What a tattoo artist profile should show

Your Websta profile is your storefront. Customers in Latvia who search for tattoo artists nearby will land on your page, so it needs to answer their questions before they contact you.

Start with a clear profile photo of yourself. Then add a short text describing what you do - your style, experience, whether you take walk-ins or book by appointment only. Keep it factual: mention your specialities (black and grey, colour, lettering, cover-ups, custom design) if they apply to you.

The services section is where you list what you offer. You decide the names and descriptions. Many tattoo artists use categories like 'custom design tattoo', 'lettering', 'cover-up or rework', 'touch-up' to make it clear what clients can book or ask about.

Photos of your work

Upload photos of tattoos you have done. Clients use these to decide if your style matches what they want. Take clear shots in good light, and photograph a range of pieces - different sizes, styles, body placements. If you work with black and grey and also colour, show both.

Get permission from clients before publishing their photos. If you cannot share images, write clearly in your profile text what you specialise in so people know what to expect.

Booking or quote request

Websta lets you offer online booking or a quote request form. Many tattoo artists use quote requests because custom work needs discussion - placement, size, design, whether it is a cover-up. A customer fills in a form with their idea, and you reply with details and next steps.

If you do walk-ins or have standard services, online booking can work. If most of your work is custom or cover-ups, a quote request form is simpler to manage.

Languages on your profile

Your profile should be in Latvian. If you speak Russian or English and want to reach those clients too, add those languages to your profile - many people in Latvia use more than one language when searching for services.

At minimum, write clearly in Latvian so local customers can understand what you do and how to reach you.

How people search for tattoo artists in Latvia

Customers in Latvia look for tattoo artists by typing 'tetovējums' (tattoo) or 'tetovētājs' (tattoo artist) into search engines, or they browse Websta directly by location and service type. Websta has a marketplace for tattoo artists in Latvia - people can search by city or region and see who is available.

Many customers also search by style: 'melnbaltais tetovējums' (black and grey tattoo), 'krāsains tetovējums' (colour tattoo), 'tetovējuma pārklāšana' (cover-up). Some search for specific towns - if you work in Riga, Daugavpils, Liepaja or another city, mention it clearly on your profile.

Your location matters. If you work from a studio, add the town and street so customers nearby can find you easily. If you travel or work by appointment in different places, say so.

What to sort out as an independent tattoo provider

In Latvia, you need to check the rules for tattooing with your local authority. Tattoo work may require registration as self-employed or a sole trader, and there may be health and safety rules specific to your region. Contact your municipality or the State Employment Agency (Valsts Nodarbinātības Aģentūra) to confirm what applies to you.

If you take card payments, Websta uses Stripe to process them - money goes straight to your own bank account. You set your own prices for services.

Keep records of your work and income for tax purposes. As an independent provider, you are responsible for declaring your earnings to the tax authority.

What to write in your first hour

You do not need a perfect profile on day one. Start with what matters: a profile photo, a short description of your work and style, and one or two photos of your best pieces. Add your location - the town or neighbourhood where you work.

Write in plain language. Say what you do, how long you have been tattooing, and how people book with you. Then add a quote request form or booking option so customers can get in touch.

Once your profile is live, add more photos and refine your descriptions as you have time. The goal is to be findable and to give people enough to decide if they want to contact you.