The right platform for the job
| Platform | Best for |
|---|---|
| Laravel | Custom websites and web applications, portals, booking systems, complex data and high security needs |
| WordPress | Content-led sites, blogs and teams who want a familiar editor and a large plugin ecosystem |
| WooCommerce or Shopify | Online stores, from a few products to large catalogues |
| Laravel with Vue or React | App-like interfaces, dashboards and tools that need rich interactivity |
I have built PHP websites since 2010, so I can tell you honestly which option fits your budget, your team and your plans for the next few years.
The stack I work with
- Back end: PHP 8, Laravel, Livewire, Filament admin panels, REST APIs, MySQL
- WordPress: custom block themes, Gutenberg blocks, Advanced Custom Fields, WooCommerce
- Front end: Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js, and Vue or React through Inertia when an interface needs it
- Tooling: Vite, Git-based deployment, automated tests and staging environments
What every build includes
Whatever the platform, every site is mobile-first, tuned for Core Web Vitals, hardened against common attacks, and built with the technical SEO groundwork in place: one H1 per page, editable meta titles and descriptions, structured data, an automatic sitemap and redirects from old addresses. Enquiry forms save to the admin and email you instantly.
Designed to convert
A fast site that does not guide people towards a decision is still a wasted build. Each page has one clear next step, the copy answers what buyers ask before they get in touch, and landing pages for paid campaigns match the ads that send traffic to them. That is where web development meets performance marketing and SEO.
Proof
A legacy PHP site I rebuilt now loads three times faster, its Core Web Vitals moved into the green, 18 security issues were resolved and the client's team manages its own content. Read the website rebuild case study, or how I approach fast websites that rank.