Web app development company
The web app development company for apps that run your business.
Stack Mode is a web app development company in Reno that builds custom web applications people use every day: directories with paid listings, client portals, CRMs, dashboards and booking tools. One team designs, builds, hosts and supports the app, and you own the code.
Our work · Reno Restaurant Guide
The problem
The spreadsheet that runs your business has a breaking point.
Most web apps start as a workaround: a shared sheet, a form that emails someone, three subscriptions that almost cover the job. It works until the business grows, and then every new customer means more copying, more checking and more things slipping.
A custom web application puts that work in one place, shaped around how your team already operates. It runs in a browser on any device, so there is nothing to install, and it grows feature by feature as you do.
What changes for you
What the right web app development company builds for you.
Hours back every week
The copy and paste, the double entry and the status emails, handled by the app instead of your team.
One place to look
Customers, jobs, payments and reports on one screen, live, instead of across five tools.
Secure by design
Sign-in, roles and permissions planned from day one, so every person sees exactly what they should.
Ready to grow
A modern codebase that takes new features, users and locations without starting over.
What you get
Web application development services, end to end
Strategy, design, engineering and hosting from one team, so nothing gets lost between vendors.
- 01
Product scoping
We map the workflow, the users and the data, then write down exactly what the first version does.
- 02
UX and interface design
Screens your team understands on day one, designed and clicked through before anything is built.
- 03
Full-stack development
Front end, database, sign-in, roles and background jobs, built on Next.js, React and Postgres.
- 04
Payments and billing
Subscriptions, invoices and checkout through Stripe when the app takes money.
- 05
Integrations
Connections to the email, accounting, maps and other tools your business already pays for.
- 06
Hosting and support
Monitored hosting, updates and new features from the same team that wrote the code.
Proof
Work we're proud of.
- Application
Restaurants and Hospitality
Reno Restaurant Guide
A city's dining guide, built as a platform restaurants subscribe to.
ApplicationProfessional Services
StackOS
We built the software that runs our own business.
ApplicationConsumer Software
TribeStack
A family app for chores, schedules and allowance, built on a secure multi-household platform.
ApplicationArchivedGovernment Program
NNCEPP
A public website and a custom CRM, built to launch a city eviction prevention program on a tight deadline.
ApplicationSoftware
Stack Guard
A WordPress security product, from plugin to licensing to marketing site.
ApplicationSoftware
Style Stack
A visual CSS framework builder that turns brand choices into a design system.
WebsiteReal Estate
Nevada Estate Property
A real estate site built for people who inherited a property they never planned to sell.
WebsiteMultifamily
Next Level Property Management
Portfolio up 600% after launch: six times as many units as before.
WebsiteReal Estate
Western Nevada Management
A website that runs the business, and won a Web Excellence Award for design and functionality.
Why Stack Mode
We build web apps we depend on ourselves.
Platforms in production
Reno Restaurant Guide runs a public directory, an owner dashboard and an admin manager on one codebase, with four listing tiers billed through Stripe.
Our own business runs on one
StackOS, the web app that runs Stack Mode, has 69 shipped modules covering clients, projects, invoices and the books.
You own it
The code, the data and the accounts are yours, with no per-seat licensing that grows with your team.
How we work
Five steps. One team. No surprises.
Fixed pricing and a clear plan before we start, and you see the work at every stage.
Strategy
01We learn the business, the customer and the goal, then map the pages, features and content that will move the numbers.
Design
02A custom design for your brand, reviewed with you screen by screen until it feels right. No templates.
Build
03Clean, fast code, built to rank and to last. Applications get tested with real data before anyone relies on them.
Launch
04Redirects, tracking and speed checked before go-live, so nothing you already earned is lost in the move.
Grow
05Hosting, care and marketing after launch, so the site keeps getting better instead of going stale.
Our stack
Tools we trust for this work.
Every tool is one we use on real client projects. Tap any of them for our take.
Client reviews
Don't take our word for it.
4.9
Google rating
They really got to know us and incorporated our ideas into our website perfectly. In addition to our new website, they developed an amazing CRM to help streamline our workflow!
TTT. TranNNCEPP Chris and the team at Stackmode absolutely nailed our Nevada Estate Property website. I've been in real estate for over 20 years and have seen a lot of websites. This is honestly the best I've seen.
RBRyan BordenNevada Estate Property Started a very big project with Chris back in April. We just completed the project and I couldn't be more impressed with his skill, professionalism and patience.
JDJeff DavidsonReno Restaurant Guide We've had an increase of people asking about our site, our business has increased substantially. The communication is phenomenal and the budget is right on target!
DLDon LamersWestern Nevada Absolutely could not be more impressed with this company. They took my idea, created an amazing website, and provided exceptional customer service. Very modern, clean, and professional!
CGChad GrayotBio Sealed Stack Mode was able to assist me with creating a robust website with powerful marketing messages. I wouldn't just lightly recommend Stack Mode, I am an advocate for their high-quality work!
EAElias AstutoeXp Realty
They were very helpful, accommodating, knowledgeable, and quick to respond! We would recommend them to anyone needing website help or marketing services. Thank you, Stack Mode!!
SSSamantha SamuelsonBlack Eagle Consulting Great work on our website and very good with communication! It's great to have a team you can count on. We highly recommend Stack Mode Marketing Group!
DMDarik MerbachBooked Out First class marketing and design services. Recommend them to anyone needing a website, marketing assistance, or even just a logo. They will go out of their way to please.
WBWilliam BloomerWilliam R. Bloomer, CPA I found Chris and his staff at Stack Mode Marketing Group to be very professional, helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable with all aspects of their services in supporting our company goals.
AMAlex MalavazSurviveIt2 Stack Mode Marketing Group did a great job of creating our website. We would recommend Stack Mode Marketing Group to anyone who is looking to create a customized website!
RBRoxanne ButlerMyan Management Group Chris Foti really knows his business. He provided excellent advice to us today and he was very generous with his time!
JRJen Rosser
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