PHP Development

PHP development for websites, web applications and APIs — new builds, upgrades of older PHP code and maintenance of existing systems.

New builds and legacy PHP, handled properly

PHP runs a large share of the web, from WordPress sites to bespoke business systems. We build new PHP applications and maintain, secure and modernize existing ones.

What’s included

Typical PHP work.

  • Custom PHP applications and APIs
  • Upgrades to supported PHP versions
  • Security reviews and fixes
  • Performance tuning
  • Refactoring towards modern frameworks
  • Ongoing maintenance

Modernizing older code

Applications written for old PHP versions can become slow, insecure or impossible to host. We review the code, upgrade it in safe stages and add tests where they matter most, so the system keeps working while it improves.

Frameworks we use

For new projects we usually build on Laravel; for content-led sites, WordPress. Both are built on PHP and widely supported.

Frequently asked questions

Our PHP application is old and fragile. Should we rewrite it?

Not necessarily. A full rewrite is expensive and risky. Often the better path is upgrading PHP, adding tests around the critical parts and refactoring gradually. We assess the code before recommending either.

Which PHP versions do you support?

We build on currently supported PHP versions and upgrade older applications to them, because unsupported versions no longer receive security fixes.

Do you only work with frameworks, or with plain PHP too?

Both. New projects are usually built on Laravel, but we maintain and improve plain PHP applications as well.

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Talk to us about your project

A few sentences is plenty. Describe what you need built, fixed or improved, and we’ll come back with questions and a sensible next step.

  1. We read your message and reply within one business day.
  2. A short call to understand goals, users and constraints.
  3. You receive a written proposal with scope, timeline and cost.

What you need, rough timing, and a budget range if you have one.

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