A strong Tattoo Spotlight listing helps visitors understand who you are, what you offer, and how to contact you. Whether you are a tattoo artist, studio owner, supplier, educator, or industry professional, clear information and well-prepared images can make your profile more useful and inviting.
Before you submit your listing, take time to gather accurate business details, write a helpful description, and prepare images that represent your work. This guide explains the recommended image specifications and practical steps for building a listing you can confidently share.
Start With Accurate Business Information
Use the business or professional name your customers recognize. Check your address, phone number, website, and other contact details carefully. If you operate by appointment, offer online services, or have specific visiting requirements, explain those details in your description where appropriate.
Select categories that accurately reflect your main offerings. Relevant categories help visitors understand your business; selecting unrelated categories can make your listing less useful. Review the available listing packages and choose the option with the features that suit your needs.
Write a Description That Answers Real Questions
Introduce your business in a clear opening paragraph. Explain what you do, whom you serve, and what makes your approach distinctive. For studios and artists, describe your specialties and the experience clients can expect. For suppliers and other professionals, explain your products or services and how customers can learn more.
Include useful details such as consultation arrangements, booking procedures, service areas, and relevant experience. Keep claims accurate, avoid excessive keywords, and break longer descriptions into readable paragraphs. Finish with a straightforward next step, such as visiting your website or contacting you for a consultation.
Prepare Your Logo: 1050 × 600 Pixels
The recommended logo image size is 1050 × 600 pixels, a 3.5:2 ratio, saved in JPEG (.jpg) format with 72 dpi metadata. This wide format matches the logo display container on Tattoo Spotlight’s listing details layout.
Place your logo on a solid background that complements its colors and keeps lettering easy to read. Leave a little breathing room around the artwork so it does not touch the edges. Resize proportionally: stretching a square or tall logo to fill the canvas can distort it. Instead, arrange the original artwork within a 1050 × 600 pixel canvas.
PNG (.png) files can also be used, but transparent layers can create visual contrast issues. A transparent logo takes on the background color of the display container, which can cause light lettering, pale artwork, or subtle details to blend into it. Inspect transparent PNGs against the listing background before using them. For a predictable appearance, flatten the artwork onto an appropriate solid background and export it as a JPEG.
Recommended Gallery Image Sizes
Choose a gallery format that suits the subject and composition. The following sizes are recommended starting points:
| Image orientation | Recommended dimensions | Image ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Square | 1200 × 1200 pixels | 1:1 |
| Landscape | 1200 × 900 pixels | 4:3 |
| Portrait | 900 × 1200 pixels | 3:4 |
| Wide landscape | 1200 × 800 pixels | 3:2 |
| Tall portrait | 800 × 1200 pixels | 2:3 |
Save gallery photographs in JPEG (.jpg) format with 72 dpi metadata for consistent, efficient web use. The pixel dimensions and export quality determine how the image looks online; dpi metadata alone does not improve screen sharpness or reduce file size.
The main gallery display on the current listing details layout uses a 3:2 container. A 1200 × 800 pixel image matches that shape directly. Square and portrait images can still be useful, but a fixed display container may crop them to fit. Keep the important subject away from the edges and check the finished listing to see how each image appears.
Choose Images That Represent Your Work
Use sharp, well-lit photographs that accurately show your work, studio, products, or services. For tattoo portfolios, include examples that reflect the styles and projects you want to attract. Studio photographs can help visitors understand the setting, while product and service photographs should make the offering easy to recognize.
Use only images you own or have permission to publish, and obtain permission from identifiable clients or other people where appropriate. Avoid screenshots, blurry enlargements, distracting overlays, and heavy editing that changes the appearance of the work.
Choose a strong first gallery image: it may also be used in listing previews. Keep the main subject near the center so it remains recognizable when an image is cropped for different displays.
Optimize Files Before Uploading
Start with the original image, crop deliberately, and export at the recommended dimensions. Avoid enlarging a small image to meet the target size, because it can become soft or pixelated. When exporting a JPEG, use a quality setting that preserves detail without creating an unnecessarily large file, and use the sRGB color profile for consistent web display.
Give files clear, descriptive names, such as “studio-name-lobby.jpg” or “artist-name-floral-tattoo.jpg.” Where an image description or alternative-text field is available, describe what the image shows in plain language.
Review Your Listing on Desktop and Mobile
Preview your listing before sharing it. Check the spelling, contact information, website links, logo contrast, and gallery crops. View the page on a phone as well as a larger screen to make sure important details remain readable.
Keep your listing current as your hours, services, location, portfolio, or contact details change. An accurate profile helps visitors make informed decisions and reduces unnecessary questions.
Your Pre-Submission Checklist
- Confirm your business name, contact details, and website address.
- Select relevant categories and the appropriate listing package.
- Write a clear description with a useful next step.
- Prepare your logo at 1050 × 600 pixels (3.5:2), preferably as a JPEG.
- Prepare gallery images using one of the recommended sizes and ratios.
- Export JPEGs with 72 dpi metadata, suitable compression, and clear detail.
- Check PNG transparency for contrast problems before uploading.
- Review the finished listing on desktop and mobile.
Ready to Create Your Listing?
A little preparation can make your listing clearer, more attractive, and easier to use. Gather your details and images, then register for a free account if you have not already joined. Compare the available listing packages and choose the option that fits your business.
