You will get a health check of your PHP or Laravel website and a clear upgrade plan
Project details
The developer who built your website is gone. The site still works, but nobody dares to touch it, and you keep hearing that the technology behind it is out of date. Before you spend serious money, you need to know where you stand.
That is what this project gives you. I read through your website's code and tell you, in plain language, what is outdated, what is risky, and what it will cost to fix. No jargon and no scare tactics, just an honest picture and a plan you can act on.
Why now? The technology behind many older sites no longer receives security fixes. Sites on old versions become easier to break into over time, and every year you wait makes the eventual upgrade bigger and more expensive.
Need the actual upgrade done afterwards? The plan you receive doubles as your quote, and if we continue together I subtract the price of this project from the upgrade price.
About me: more than 20 years of experience taking over and fixing PHP and Laravel websites that other developers left behind, for clients ranging from small family businesses to large enterprises.
That is what this project gives you. I read through your website's code and tell you, in plain language, what is outdated, what is risky, and what it will cost to fix. No jargon and no scare tactics, just an honest picture and a plan you can act on.
Why now? The technology behind many older sites no longer receives security fixes. Sites on old versions become easier to break into over time, and every year you wait makes the eventual upgrade bigger and more expensive.
Need the actual upgrade done afterwards? The plan you receive doubles as your quote, and if we continue together I subtract the price of this project from the upgrade price.
About me: more than 20 years of experience taking over and fixing PHP and Laravel websites that other developers left behind, for clients ranging from small family businesses to large enterprises.
Programming Languages
PHPCoding Expertise
Performance Optimization, SecurityWhat's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$295
|
Standard
$495
|
Advanced
$895
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 3 days | 5 days | 10 days |
Number of Revisions | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Design Customization | - | - | - |
Content Upload | - | - | - |
Responsive Design | - | - | - |
Source Code | - | - |
Frequently asked questions
About Rian
Legacy PHP/Laravel Modernization | Upgrades, Takeovers & Support
Ponoka, Canada - 8:16 pm local time
The clock is ticking for many older stacks: PHP 8.1 and Laravel 11 are already out of security support, and PHP 8.2 reaches end of life on December 31, 2026. I help businesses upgrade before it becomes an emergency and bring 20+ years of backend and system-architecture experience to do it right.
Over the years I've helped companies rescue struggling projects, modernize legacy platforms, and launch new products on time and within budget. I enjoy the challenge of solving difficult problems and turning messy, outdated systems into stable and efficient ones. My background includes extensive work with PHP (Laravel, CakePHP, Magento, Statamic), Node.js (Nest.js, Express), SQL and NoSQL databases, and DevOps practices on AWS and Linux. On the frontend I've worked with React, Vue, Livewire, and responsive web technologies to create user-friendly interfaces.
Some highlights from my career include leading development for an IoT data platform in the Netherlands that processed hundreds of gigabytes of data while serving thousands of devices in real time. I introduced database improvements that boosted performance by 30% and implemented a roadmap that reduced outages by 99%. I've also migrated and optimized large-scale e-commerce sites, reducing response times to fractions of a second and improving sales conversion. For global clients like Oxford University, Autodesk, Hewlett Packard Aruba, and Hozelock, I've built custom APIs, multi-tenant CMS platforms, and reporting frameworks that met demanding business requirements.
I'm comfortable leading teams as well as delivering hands-on code. As a tech lead, I coordinated distributed developers and we delivered projects on average 40% faster than outsourcing, which directly increased revenue. Mentoring junior engineers, introducing coding standards, and creating reliable delivery pipelines are all part of how I work.
Clients often reach out when they need someone who can step into a complex situation, understand both the business and technical side, and get things working smoothly again. My goal is always the same: build dependable software that helps your business succeed.
If you're looking for a specialist who can take over, upgrade, and maintain your existing PHP or Laravel application, I'd be happy to help.
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so Rian can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Rian receives requirements from you.
Rian works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
You share the code and your concerns
You send me the code and a short note about your worries. If you get stuck at this step, I will help you before the clock starts.
I examine your website's code
I check which versions you run, whether they still get security fixes, how the code is built, and where the risks are. You do not need to do anything during this step.