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House of Ink Tattoo Studio logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%92+50.2Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%61+8.6Replies to reviews 7%77+5.4Craft & service penalty85−1.5Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.84SCORE

House of Ink Tattoo Studio

Branson, MO · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #28Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 47 custom artists · 4.8★ from 1,463 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other custom artists (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: value.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.House of Ink Tattoo Studio is better than 92% of custom artists.A
92
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.House of Ink Tattoo Studio is better than 88% of custom artists.A
88
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.House of Ink Tattoo Studio is better than 85% of custom artists.A
85
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.House of Ink Tattoo Studio is better than 61% of custom artists.B
61
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.House of Ink Tattoo Studio is better than 100% of custom artists.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.House of Ink Tattoo Studio is better than 77% of custom artists.B
77

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Customers hired House of Ink Tattoo Studio for 8 kinds of job.

House of Ink Tattoo Studio for tattoo finishing

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.20
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$150–200
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 94/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tattoo finishing”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#1 / 1

All 20 Google reviews tagged “Tattoo finishing”

ShawanaLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 days ago★★★★★

Rev did amazing work not heavy handed at all. If you need some great work and great prices . After we was juked at buckle up not once but twice he did a great job thanks again rev!!!

Paid $100–150Tattoo designTattoo touch-upsTattoo finishing
Cici1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Rev Iverson was my artist and I asked for two animals, a drunk raccoon and angry possum. I love how animated and expressive they are.

Paid $350–400Tattoo aftercareTattoo designTattoo finishing
Lee2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 months ago★★★★★

Rev was awesome from start to finish. I highly recommend him. My tattoo turned out amazing. I will definitely recommend him for sure.

Paid $450–500Tattoo designLarge scale tattoosTattoo finishing
David2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

On a vacation to Branson, my wife and I decided to get tattoos to commemorate the trip. We walked in with simple ideas and no appointment, and Rev took care of us right away. He transformed those ideas into great tattoos, adding details and shading that we were not expecting but were extremely happy with. Rev was…

Paid $150–200Tattoo aftercareTattoo designTattoo finishing
ItzRychee9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

My wife and I just got a couple pieces done here, Mark and Jeff were awesome. I got some small line work and color on my shoulde and she got a straw(bear)y on her forearm. Mark knocked mine out super fast and got the details in super crisp even though the space I had was pretty tight, and the colors he chose were…

Paid $150–200Tattoo designTattoo finishing
Lisa4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

We came in as a spontaneous walk-in. Pyro was patient and skilled! We absolutely would reccomend 10/10!

Paid $100–150Tattoo designTattoo finishing
Kristen3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Great experience! Rev did an amazing job on my tattoo and enjoyed talking to him! Cody did a great job on my piercing. Would recommend to anyone!

Paid $400–450PiercingsTattoo designTattoo finishing
Jocelyn1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Rev is the absolute best! Designed both of my tattoos and is simply the best around! Always makes you comfortable and gives you a good laugh!

Tattoo designTattoo finishing
Julia2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

My best friend and I came here for friend tattoos and the service was amazing. Rev did amazing work and he was a lot of fun to talk with during the whole process.

Paid $400–450Tattoo designTattoo finishing
Josh9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Rev was great! If you want someone that will take the time to do things right, go to Rev! Highly recommend and will be going back!

Paid $300–350Tattoo aftercareTattoo designTattoo finishing
Dayton1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

REV KILLED IT!! Absolutely great dude, funny, personable, and amazing artist. I’m from out of state, but I would make the trip just to get work from him again.

Paid $200–250Tattoo designTattoo finishing
Jenny3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Everyone was extremely friendly and Pyro did an amazing job with my tattoo! I would recommend them to anyone!

Paid $100–150Tattoo designTattoo finishingCustom tattoo lettering
Rick2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Mark is the guy you want. Chefs kiss. No notes.

Paid $150–200Tattoo aftercareTattoo designTattoo finishing
Kain2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

This place is honestly fantastic! My wife and I went there for her birthday and requested a spiderman tattoo that we found online. And these guys did such a great job it looks like it got ripped right of the internet! I definitely plan on going again myself in the future! If you are thinking about getting your first…

Paid $200–250Tattoo aftercareTattoo finishing
AlexandraLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

I will never go anywhere else for my tattoos or piercings! I love this place and everyone that works there are awesome, kind, and chill people. If you're nervous about anything, they make it fun and explain everything to you. The artists are all extremely talented and very professional. Everything is clean! The…

Paid $100–150Tattoo designTattoo finishingService not listed
Brandon1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Got a tattoo from Mark it’s badass it’s the second time I’ve been here and once again I'm very satisfied I recommend coming here if you want to get sum fresh ink

Paid $300–350Tattoo finishing
Natalia3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Mark did a great job on my scorpion! Definitely coming back the next time I’m in Branson :)

Paid $150–200Tattoo finishing
Austin1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★

All I have to say is wow!!!!! This was my first tattoo and really thought through this decision for over six years. I did lots of research on lots of different artists and it all came down to the line work done by Mark Murphy. Mark is a super cool guy with lots of cool stories. His bedside manner was top notch. He…

Paid $450–500Tattoo cover-ups & reworkingsTattoo aftercareTattoo design
J8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $150–200Tattoo designTattoo finishing
Crystal3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $100–150Tattoo designTattoo finishing

Price

$158-4% vs typical custom artists

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 0%Reasonable 0%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Tattoo design320$139–$259
Ear piercing75$57–$88
Tattoos58$126–$705
Nose piercing56$57–$88
Piercings51$72–$132
Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings48$139–$321
Tattoo aftercare33—
Custom tattoo lettering28$124–$214

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