About Valley Dev
Hi, I'm Nathan a web developer based in the Ottawa Valley. I specialize in planning, building, and deploying fully custom websites and modern web applications.
What began as a idea many years ago quickly grew into a passion for designing and programming websites & web apps.
The Journey
The Start
My journey began in 2015 with a simple idea. Growing up, we found local businesses by flipping through the back pages of phone books. I wanted to change that—not just for myself, but for my parents and others in our community. So I set out to create a more intuitive way to do this.
First Steps
After many hours of manually adding each business, Bizzit.ca was born, built on a CMS platform with Zero Ads it displayed all local businesses with easy search functionality. Wanted to find local restaurants or hardware stores? Just type it in, and there it was.
The Realization
I quickly realized that these platforms were limiting, expensive, and overly complicated. That realization sparked a desire to learn how to build everything from the ground up—developing the skills to create solutions from scratch. While Bizzit.ca is now a relic, it was the spark that ignited my journey into modern web development.
The Deep Dive
From there, I dove headfirst into learning modern web development—pulling all-nighters debugging, experimenting, and building. I fell in love with programming, from small static websites to complex web applications.
My Focus
What started as a hobby has grown into a passion I now share with others. Today, I focus on building elegant, mobile‑first responsive websites and web applications that are fast, accessible, and designed to support local businesses, brands, and more.
In the Ottawa Valley, spotty reception is common, so I prioritize websites that perform well even in low‑connectivity areas.
Whether you need a simple single‑page site to showcase your business or a dynamic web app to keep your menu updated, I’m here to help bring your ideas online.