Custom PHP Website Development

Custom PHP and MySQL websites, admin panels, forms and integrations — written in clean, readable code that any PHP developer can maintain.

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PHP still runs a large share of the web because it is simple to host and fast enough for almost any business website. I build custom PHP sites and back-ends in plain, framework-free PHP when the project benefits from being lightweight and easy to deploy on standard hosting, with organised includes, prepared database queries and secure form handling.

I also take over existing PHP projects: fixing errors after a PHP version upgrade, cleaning up inherited code, and converting older ASP or static sites to PHP while keeping their design and URLs intact.

Problems this solves

  • Your website broke after the host upgraded PHP
  • An old classic ASP or static site needs to move to modern hosting
  • You need an admin panel to manage listings, leads or content
  • Forms are being spammed or emails are not arriving
  • You need to connect the site to a CRM, ERP or third-party API

What's included

Custom dynamic websites

Database-driven pages for projects, products, listings and blogs.

Admin panels

Secure login, role-based access, CRUD screens, image upload and CSV export.

Forms and lead capture

Server-side validation, CSRF protection, spam filtering, SMTP email and database storage.

API integrations

REST APIs, webhooks, payment gateways, CRMs and accounting software.

Migrations

Converting ASP or static HTML sites to PHP while preserving URLs and SEO.

Upgrades and fixes

PHP 7 to PHP 8 compatibility, deprecated functions and security patches.

Process and deliverables

  1. Code and hosting review

    I look at what exists, the PHP version and the hosting limits.

  2. Data model

    Tables and relationships agreed before building screens.

  3. Build in stages

    Public pages first, then the admin, each reviewed on staging.

  4. Security pass

    Prepared statements, output escaping, upload validation and session hardening.

  5. Deploy

    Upload, database import, environment config and testing on the live server.

A good fit for

  • A real-estate site that needs a project and enquiry back-end
  • An ASP website that must move to Linux hosting
  • An internal portal for staff, accountants or partners
  • Connecting a website to accounting or CRM software

Frequently asked questions

Why custom PHP instead of WordPress?

Custom PHP makes sense when your features are specific, you want fewer moving parts, or you need a fast admin built around your workflow. WordPress is better when you want a large plugin ecosystem and a familiar editor. I explain the trade-off for your case before we start.

Do you use a framework like Laravel?

For most business websites I write organised core PHP with reusable includes, which deploys on any shared or Plesk/cPanel hosting. For larger applications a framework can be the better choice, and I will say so.

Can you fix a PHP site someone else built?

Yes. I start with a short review of the code and server, then fix the urgent issues first and recommend what is worth rewriting.

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Need help with PHP Development?

A new website, a redesign, a site that keeps going down, or rankings that dropped after a migration — tell me what is going on and I will reply with a clear next step.

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