wMenu
Led wMenu's development as technical lead: multilingual QR menus for guests, an owner dashboard and subscriptions. Restaurants launch their menu in it in under an hour.
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Service / End to end, one contact
Laravel developer when your PHP system holds your business back
I upgrade, speed up and grow PHP and Laravel applications, and build new systems from scratch.
- PHP and Laravel upgrades without downtime
- Faster database, queues and caching
- Integrations with payments, CRM and accounting
- Admin panels, APIs and SaaS
Get a quote for your project
Free first call · I usually reply within 2 h
- 12+
- years in websites, apps and marketing
- 150+
- projects: I help at every stage, from idea to growth
- 2–6 wks
- from idea to a working product
- 2 h
- usual time to my reply
Packages
Packages
PHP and Laravel upgrade
Individual quote
after the code review
An older version moves to a supported one, without downtime.
- Code and dependency review
- Upgrade in stages
- Tests for the key features
Faster performance
Individual quote
after the code review
Slow pages, reports and jobs get faster.
- Database and query review
- Queues and caching
- Before and after measurements
New module or integration
Individual quote
set in the written scope
A panel, an API or a connection to payments, CRM and accounting.
- Scope and price in writing
- Built with tests
- Handover with notes
Projects
What clients say
„We worked with Vlad on a Next.js project. He knew what he was doing from day one, didn't overcomplicate things and came up with better approaches on his own. I especially value his work on the site's performance. Everything was delivered as agreed.”
George B. CEO, finance company
„We needed to build an MVP fast to test our idea in practice. Vlad helped us choose sensible solutions and focus on what we really needed for launch. We didn't try to build everything at once, yet he made sure the project could grow later without starting from scratch.”
Alex N. Product Manager at StartupX
„Vlad got up to speed with our project quickly and pointed out several problems we hadn't treated as priorities. He sorted out our database and security issues. I liked that he didn't just complete tasks but clearly explained why something was worth changing and what the consequences could be.”
Michał R. CTO at TechCorp
„We had an app where every bigger change was becoming a problem. Vlad helped us clean up the code, rebuild some of the older parts and introduce automated tests. Working on new features is much easier now. I also appreciate his patience in explaining technical topics to people outside the development team.”
Sara K. Product Owner at WebSolutions
Tell me about your PHP or Laravel system
Write what the system does, which version it runs on and what you want to improve. I usually reply within 2 hours.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Laravel developer cost?
I give you the price after a free call and a code review, as a fixed amount for the agreed scope. It depends on your business processes, user roles, integrations, data migration, the state of the code and how far PHP and Laravel need upgrading.
How long does a Laravel upgrade or a new feature take?
The timeline depends on which version we start from, how many libraries need updating and whether there are tests. After the code review I give you a schedule split into stages, so the system keeps running the whole time.
Can you upgrade an old Laravel or PHP application?
Yes. I upgrade PHP and Laravel one version at a time, replace abandoned libraries and first add tests for the key features, so the changes don't quietly break anything. I plan the deployment so your business doesn't have to stop.
Can you take over code from another developer?
Yes, this happens a lot. I start by reviewing the code, security and how it is deployed, and then give you an honest assessment: what is solid, what is risky and what is worth doing first.
Why not an agency or a software house?
You talk directly to the person who works in your code and is accountable for the result, with no middlemen and no agency overhead. I am your single point of contact, and for specialist questions, such as infrastructure or security, I bring in trusted experts.
What if you become unavailable?
The code is in your repository, the server and services are on your accounts, and I describe the changes in notes and deployment documentation. Laravel is one of the most popular PHP frameworks, so another developer or your team can take the system over.
Do you guarantee full security and no outages?
No. No system is completely immune to bugs and attacks. Upgrades, access control, data validation and tests clearly reduce the risk, but the system also needs regular care after deployment.