PHP
Modern PHP and Laravel for web apps that are quick to build and easy to keep running.
PHP runs a large share of the web, and today’s PHP is fast, typed and pleasant to work with. We build custom web apps, APIs and portals in Laravel and Symfony, and we look after the PHP systems businesses already depend on.
<?phpclass OrderController extends Controller{ public function store(StoreOrderRequest $request) { $order = Order::create($request->validated()); OrderPlaced::dispatch($order); return response()->json($order, 201); }}- 1995First released
- 70%+Of websites with a known server language use PHP
- 40%+Of all websites run on WordPress, built in PHP
- 450+Clients we’ve built for
What we build with PHP
New builds in modern PHP, and careful work on the PHP systems you already run.
Custom web development
Web apps built around how your business actually works, not squeezed into a template.
Laravel applications
Our default for new PHP projects: clear structure, built-in security and a huge pool of developers who know it.
API development
REST APIs for your mobile apps, front ends and partners, versioned and documented so they’re easy to use.
CMS & platforms
WordPress, WooCommerce and custom content systems, including plugins built for your exact workflow.
CRM, ERP & portals
Customer portals, internal dashboards and back-office tools that replace spreadsheets and manual steps.
Full-stack PHP
The back end in Laravel and the front end in Livewire, Vue or React, built by one team.
Upgrades & migration
Moving old PHP 5 or 7 code to PHP 8, or an ageing framework to Laravel, without stopping the business.
Support & maintenance
Security updates, bug fixes, backups and performance tuning for PHP sites and apps that need to stay up.
Laravel vs. writing PHP from scratch
Why we start most new PHP projects on a framework instead of plain PHP.
Time to first release
Login, queues, email and billing come ready-madeSecurity defaults
CSRF, SQL injection and XSS protection built inDevelopers who can pick it up
A structure every PHP developer recognisesCode you maintain yourself
The framework is kept up to date for you
Key things to know about PHP
PHP is an open-source server-side language that has powered websites since 1995. Current versions (PHP 8 and up) are much faster than older ones and support types, enums and a JIT compiler.
Frameworks like Laravel and Symfony give PHP projects a clear structure, with routing, database access, queues and testing already solved. That keeps budgets down and makes the code easy to hand over.
PHP is a strong fit for content-heavy sites, e-commerce, portals and business apps. Hosting is cheap and widely available, and experienced PHP developers are easy to find.
- Wikipedia
- WordPress
- Meta
- Slack
- Etsy
- Mailchimp
- Wikipedia
- WordPress
- Meta
- Slack
- Etsy
- Mailchimp
- Wikipedia
- WordPress
- Meta
- Slack
- Etsy
- Mailchimp
How a PHP project runs
Four stages, whether we’re building something new or taking over an existing system.
- 01
Understand the business
We learn how your team works today and what the system must do, then agree a scope and a timeline.
- 02
Audit or architect
For existing code, a review of what’s safe to keep. For new builds, the data model and structure first.
- 03
Build in sprints
Two-week sprints with a staging site you can click through, and code reviews on every change.
- 04
Launch and look after it
A planned go-live with backups and rollbacks ready, then updates and support for as long as you need.
Our PHP tech stack
The frameworks and tools we reach for on most PHP projects.
- FrameworksPHP · Laravel · Symfony · Livewire
- CMSWordPress · WooCommerce
- DatabaseMySQL · MariaDB · Redis
- ToolingComposer · Nginx
- DevOpsDocker · GitHub Actions · AWS
- PHP
- Laravel
- Symfony
- Livewire
- WordPress
- WooCommerce
- MySQL
- MariaDB
- Redis
- Composer
- Nginx
- Docker
- GitHub Actions
- AWS
We’ve built software for your industry
Generic software rarely fits complex industries. We take time to understand the regulatory environment, user behavior, and operational realities of your space before writing a single line of code.
- Agriculture
- Fintech
- Healthcare
- Education
- eCommerce
- Hospitality
- Entertainment
- Government
- Real Estate
- Business
- Logistics
- Tech & IT
- Non-Profit
- Automotive
- Travel & Tourism
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PHP questions
Is PHP still a good choice in 2026?
Yes. Modern PHP is fast, typed and actively developed, and frameworks like Laravel make it one of the quickest ways to build a reliable web app. Wikipedia and WordPress both run on it.
Laravel or Symfony?
Laravel for most new products: it’s quick to build with and easy to hire for. Symfony when a project needs very fine control or already uses Symfony components.
Can you upgrade our old PHP application?
Yes. We check what the code depends on, add tests around the risky parts, then move it to PHP 8 step by step so the site keeps running throughout.
Do you build custom WordPress plugins?
Yes. We write plugins and custom features for WordPress and WooCommerce when an off-the-shelf plugin doesn’t fit your workflow.
How much does a PHP web app cost?
It depends on the features and integrations. After a short discovery call we give you a fixed estimate broken down by feature, so you can decide what goes into the first release.
Let’s build
Let’s Build Something That Works
Have an idea you’re ready to move on? A problem your current technology isn’t solving? Our team is based in Austin, Texas, and works with businesses all over the world. Reach out — the first conversation is free, and you’ll leave with clarity, not a sales pitch.
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