Custom PHP Development
PHP custom development for business logic, workflows and features that off-the-shelf software doesn't cover.
PHP Development Services
Fast, secure PHP and Laravel applications, plus upgrades for older PHP code before support runs out. Built, tested and supported by one team.
Introduction
EIT Connect is a PHP development company that builds new web applications and keeps older ones healthy. PHP development still powers a huge share of the web, from WordPress sites to custom portals, SaaS products and business systems. We build with modern PHP and Laravel, write tests as we go, and document what we build. If your application runs on an older PHP version, we upgrade it to a supported one so it stays secure and compatible.
What We Offer
PHP web development services for new builds, existing code and everything in between.
PHP custom development for business logic, workflows and features that off-the-shelf software doesn't cover.
Portals, dashboards, booking systems, marketplaces and internal tools built on modern PHP. See custom website development.
Full Laravel builds, packages, queues, APIs and admin panels. See our Laravel development page.
Secure REST APIs for mobile apps, front ends and partners, with authentication and rate limits. See API development.
As a PHP app development company, we build the back end, APIs and admin behind iOS and Android apps.
Applications moved from PHP 7.x, 8.0, 8.1 or 8.2 to a supported version, with code fixed and tested.
Core PHP or old framework code refactored step by step into maintainable Laravel or Symfony. See application modernization.
Bug fixes, security patches, performance tuning and new features for PHP applications we built or inherited.
Frameworks
We choose the framework for the job, not the other way round.
Our default for new web applications: fast to build, well tested and widely supported.
For large, long-lived applications that need strict structure and reusable components.
Lightweight apps and maintenance of existing CodeIgniter projects. See CodeIgniter development.
Support and upgrades for CakePHP applications. See CakePHP development.
Core PHP development for small, focused tools, and careful maintenance of older plain-PHP systems.
Version Check
| PHP version | Support status (as of October 2026) | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 7.x and 8.0 | End of life; no security fixes for years | Upgrade urgently |
| 8.1 | End of life since 31 December 2025 | Upgrade now |
| 8.2 | Security fixes only, ending 31 December 2026 | Plan the upgrade this quarter |
| 8.3 | Security fixes only, until 31 December 2027 | Plan an upgrade in 2027 |
| 8.4 | Supported until 31 December 2028 | Recommended target |
| 8.5 | Supported until 31 December 2029 | Good for new builds once your libraries support it |
Running an unsupported PHP version means new security flaws won't be patched, and hosting providers and libraries gradually drop support. We test your code against the target version, fix what breaks and upgrade with minimal downtime.
Tech Stack
Laravel 
Symfony 
CodeIgniter 
Composer 
MySQL 
PostgreSQL 
Redis 
Elasticsearch 
Vue.js 
React 
Tailwind CSS 
Docker 
Nginx 
AWS 
Google Cloud PHP runs some of the busiest sites on the web, with mature tools for caching and scaling.
A very large developer pool, especially in India, keeps hiring and handover simple.
PHP runs well on standard hosting and cloud servers without expensive licences.
How We Work
Goals, users, features, integrations and, for existing code, a review of its health and PHP version.
Architecture, framework choice, data model, estimate and sprint plan.
Screens, flows and API contracts agreed before coding starts.
Sprints with code reviews, automated tests and regular demos.
Functional, security and performance testing by our software testing team.
CI/CD pipelines, zero-downtime releases and monitoring set up.
Fixes, upgrades and new features, with documentation kept current.
Ways to Work With Us
A defined application with a fixed price and timeline.
Hire a PHP developer who works only on your product, full-time or part-time, inside your tools and processes.
A small team of PHP developers, a tester and a lead for larger or ongoing products.
Why EIT Connect
A PHP website development company should leave you with code other developers can pick up easily.
New work on supported PHP versions and current framework releases.
Automated tests and peer code reviews on every feature, so changes don't break old ones.
As a PHP programming company, we're comfortable inheriting code written by others and improving it step by step.
Source code, documentation and server access handed over, with no lock-in.
PHP development solutions backed by our custom software development, design and DevOps teams.
PHP development is used to build websites, web applications, portals, APIs, eCommerce platforms and content management systems such as WordPress. It runs on the server, handling data, logins, business logic and integrations behind the pages users see.
Yes, for most web applications. Modern PHP versions are fast and well supported, frameworks like Laravel and Symfony are mature, hosting is affordable and developers are easy to find. The key is using a supported PHP version and modern practices.
For most new applications, Laravel is the better choice because it provides structure, security features and testing tools out of the box. Core PHP suits very small tools or maintaining existing plain-PHP systems.
Cost depends on the size of the application, features, integrations, whether you need a design, and whether you choose a fixed-scope project or dedicated developers. We share a fixed estimate or monthly rate after a short discovery call.
Yes. You can hire a dedicated PHP developer full-time or part-time, or a small dedicated team with a tester and a lead, working on your priorities with monthly billing.
Plan an upgrade. PHP 8.1 and older no longer receive security fixes, and PHP 8.2's security support ends on 31 December 2026. We test your code on a supported version, fix what breaks and upgrade with minimal downtime.
Yes. We start with a code audit to understand its structure and risks, then fix, upgrade and extend it step by step rather than rewriting everything at once.
Look for a team that uses supported PHP versions, writes automated tests, reviews code, documents its work, can handle both new builds and legacy code, and hands over full ownership. Ask to see how they would upgrade or improve your existing code.
New build, legacy upgrade or extra developers, tell us what you need.
