Community Marketplace
Our flagship social network and independent marketplace for local makers, artists, and crafters. Built to connect people directly with their community.
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Based in Show Low, Arizona
We build websites and tools that actually work.
Honest web development for small businesses, makers, and people who want to own what they pay for. No corporate fluff. Just straightforward work from the White Mountains.
Who We Are
Grounded work, steady growth
Rural & Reckless Media exists because getting a website built for your business shouldn't be difficult.
Too many people are paying too much for things they don't understand—and don't even fully own.
We don't do that.
We build straightforward, functional websites and tools for people who want control, clarity, and something that actually works.
Built to last.
Our Focus
What We Build
Websites for Local Business
Custom, fast, and easy-to-use websites for regional small businesses. We build exactly what you need to bring in local foot traffic.
Mobile Apps & Portals
Clear, direct, and custom software for mobile devices and local portals. We build systems that make running your local shop simpler.
AI Tools
Smart automation and AI-powered workflows for businesses that want to work smarter. Chatbots, content tools, and process automation that actually saves time.
Branding & Design
Logos, visual identity systems, and brand guidelines that feel like you—not a template someone downloaded.
Creator Tools
Portfolio builders, content management systems, and digital storefronts for people who make things.
Small Business Solutions
Booking systems, inventory tools, and operational software for shops, studios, and service providers.
Our Work
Projects We've Built
OmniVibe
AI-powered copywriting suite for sellers and freelancers. Turns rough notes into polished marketplace listings, contractor bids, and promo copy.
HTML/CSS/JS
Supabase
Cloudflare Workers
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Rural & Reckless
Community marketplace and social platform for makers, crafters, and local creators. Browse listings, join groups, sell your work.
React
TypeScript
Supabase
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MyTop8
Nostalgic social media app designed for profile-first connections. Personalize your page with custom themes, layout styles, profile songs, and curate your Top 8 friends.
Flutter
Dart
Supabase
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Why Work With Us
What Makes Us Different
You Own Everything
No vendor lock-in. No proprietary systems. You get the code, the hosting, and full control.
Direct Communication
You talk to the person building your project. No account managers. No runaround.
Built to Last
We don't build disposable websites. Our tools are simple, fast, and made to run for years without babysitting.
Small Business First
We understand the hustle because we live it. Everything we build is priced and designed for real businesses, not enterprise budgets.
How We Work
From Idea to Launch
Discovery
We talk about what you need, what you have, and where you want to go. No forms. Just a conversation.
Design
We sketch out a plan, show you what it'll look like, and make sure we're on the same page before writing code.
Build
We build it. You see progress along the way. No disappearing for months.
Launch
We deploy, test, and hand over the keys. You own it. We stick around if you need us.
Get in Touch
Start a Conversation
Let's Talk
We work with small business owners, local creators, and anyone who needs honest web tools without the runaround.