PHP

Custom PHP development for WordPress plugins, backend APIs, and legacy system maintenance. We write clean, typed PHP — not spaghetti code inherited from a theme file.

Overview

PHP Technology Overview

PHP's reputation suffered from its early-internet era of poorly structured code — but modern PHP (8.x) with typed properties, named arguments, enums, fibers, and strict mode is a different language entirely. PHP remains the right choice for WordPress and WooCommerce custom development, Laravel backend APIs, and maintaining existing PHP systems.

We write PHP in modern versions (8.1+) with proper typing, dependency injection, PSR standards compliance, and clear separation of concerns. For WordPress work, we follow WordPress Coding Standards for plugin development. For Laravel projects, we follow Laravel conventions. For standalone PHP backends, we structure with the same architectural principles we apply to Node.js projects.

Challenges

PHP Challenges Solved

01

WordPress Functionality That Requires Custom PHP

WordPress hooks, filters, custom post types, and database operations all require PHP. When your requirements exceed what plugins provide, we write custom PHP that integrates cleanly with WordPress's architecture — testable, documented, and update-safe.

02

Legacy PHP Codebases That Are Unmaintainable

Old PHP 5.x codebases with no structure are a liability. We refactor legacy PHP — adding type declarations, restructuring into classes, improving error handling, and migrating to modern PHP versions — without breaking production functionality.

03

WooCommerce Extensions in Custom PHP

WooCommerce's hook system allows powerful customisation through PHP — custom payment gateways, custom shipping methods, custom order statuses, and custom product types all require PHP development that goes beyond what plugins offer.

04

Security Vulnerabilities in PHP Applications

SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and insecure file uploads are common PHP vulnerabilities. We implement prepared statements, input sanitisation, output escaping, and CSRF protection as standard — not afterthoughts.

Our Features

Key Features

PHP 8.1+

typed properties, named arguments, enums, fibers

WordPress plugin development

hooks, filters, custom post types, REST API

WooCommerce extensions

payment gateways, shipping, custom products

Laravel development

MVC framework for standalone PHP applications

MySQL / MariaDB

relational database integration

PHPUnit

unit testing for PHP code

Composer

dependency management

PSR standards compliance

WordPress Coding Standards

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We believe in quality

We believe in quality, combining AI-powered insights with web design, development, and eCommerce services to deliver seamless performance, engaging experiences, and scalable solutions that drive sustainable business growth.

We drive positive change

We drive positive change through innovative web design, development, and eCommerce services, creating impactful digital experiences that empower businesses, enhance engagement, and accelerate sustainable growth.

We are rational together

We are rational together, combining strategic thinking, data-driven decisions, and collaborative innovation to deliver smart, efficient digital solutions that drive meaningful results and sustainable business growth.

The Way We Work

We combine innovation, expertise, and collaboration to deliver tailored solutions that help businesses achieve their goals. Our structured approach ensures quality, transparency, and measurable results at every stage.

Step 01

Discover

Understand your business needs, goals, and challenges.

Step 02

Plan

Create a customized strategy and project roadmap.

Step 03

Design

Develop user-focused and innovative solution concepts.

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Build

Implement and develop the solution using best practices.

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Test

Ensure quality, performance, and reliability through rigorous testing.

Step 06

Deploy

Launch the solution smoothly and efficiently. Test, validate, and go live with confidence. Deliver a stable user experience.

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Maintain

Provide ongoing maintenance, optimization, and growth support.

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"Working with Aksharsoft Solutions has been a great experience. Impressive skills, professionalism and a genuine commitment to getting the job done right. They have a remarkable ability to take a complex idea and turn it into a reality. It's rare to find a team that works this quickly and effectively while still making you feel completely in the loop. I can't recommend them highly enough, in fact, I work with Aksharsoft on many continual projects and they always have a solution to my problems. If you're looking for a web development team that treats your project like their own and consistently delivers top-notch results, look no further."

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“Malay is a highly skilled web developer. He has been involved in our platform from the beginning and is part of our success. He works fast and is very clear in his communication. We continue to work with Malay and are very satisfied.”

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“We have worked with many web developers in our time but we have never worked with a web designer who is as efficient, intelligent and able to deliver exactly what we ask for within an incredible time-frame as Malay." "Malay has developed more than one website for us, the main website he developed exceeded our expectations and does more than we ever thought imaginable, if we’ve ever had an issue Malay has been able to resolve it incredibly quick for us, I would recommend Malay to anyone and will continue to do so.”

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Nico Huck

“I started Working with Malay since 2018. He is the most reliable developer I ever met. He is honest and he made a lot of project work really fast. I also worked with him with bigger development team. He has also project management skills as well. He also has a deep understanding in the project workflow and can imagine in business models, thats why I appreciate to work with him close with the clients. Without him, my business were not able to grow such fast.”

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“Malay has a deep knowledge of the computer world and its languages. He is one of those people who has a perfect balance between ability and commitment, managing to design creative and successful customizations. His patience and dedication to his work convert him into an ally of any project. We are pleased to have met him on this journey ...”

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Mikkel Grønne

“Akshar Soft Solutions is the team you want to work with – honest, reliable and hard-working. They treat your project like it’s their own and they treat their clients like family. It has been a true pleasure working with Akshar Soft Solutions to scale my business and I look forward to many more prosperous years.”

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FAQs

Common Questions About This Technology

01. Do you build standalone PHP applications or only WordPress plugins?
Both — we build WordPress plugins, WooCommerce extensions, and standalone PHP web applications using Laravel. The right choice depends on your requirements: if you need WordPress's CMS, build on WordPress; if you need a standalone backend API with PHP, Laravel is the appropriate framework.
02. Can you maintain and update legacy PHP applications?
Yes — legacy PHP maintenance is a specific service we offer. We start with an audit of the existing codebase, identify security vulnerabilities and performance issues, then work through improvements systematically. We don't recommend rewriting from scratch unless the codebase is genuinely beyond repair.
03. Can you write custom WordPress plugins that integrate with external APIs?
Yes — WordPress plugin development with third-party API integration is some of our most common PHP work. We've integrated REST APIs, SOAP services, and proprietary data sources into WordPress through custom plugins with proper error handling, caching, and admin interface for configuration.
04. Do you follow WordPress Coding Standards?
Yes — WordPress Coding Standards, PHPDoc documentation, and proper use of WordPress APIs (avoiding direct database queries where WordPress functions exist) are non-negotiable for any WordPress plugin we write. This ensures plugins update safely, pass WordPress.org review if required, and remain maintainable long-term.
05. What's the difference between a WordPress plugin and a theme's functions.php?
Both can add functionality to WordPress — but functions.php is theme-specific and lost if you change themes. Plugin code persists regardless of theme changes, can be activated/deactivated independently, and is more maintainable when kept focused on a single purpose. We always recommend plugins over functions.php for anything beyond theme-specific template logic.
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