PHP RESCUEME Rescue my website →

Old PHP.
New PHP.
Same website.

Still running an outdated version of PHP? We upgrade legacy websites to modern, supported PHP. Where technically feasible, your design, content and hosting stay as they are.

  • No unnecessary rebuild
  • Usually keep your host
  • Tested before go-live
  • Australian-based

What’s happening with your website?

Choose how to start
Hosting emails can include names and account details. Remove passwords, account numbers and anything you’d rather not share.
No technical knowledge needed. Error messages help, if you have them.
That’s enough to get started. We can’t reliably tell a site’s PHP version from its address, so we check properly during the assessment.
A person reviews every request. No obligation. Prefer to send a message?

A few quick questions

All optional. Choose “I’m not sure” whenever you don’t know.

What broke? Choose any that apply.
Do you have access to your hosting control panel?
Please don’t share login details here. If we need access, we’ll arrange it securely later.
What is the website built with?
Is the website working right now?
Is the original developer still available?

Your rescue request

SUGGESTED CATEGORY This is a suggestion, not a diagnosis. A person will confirm it.

Verified by a real check: nothing yet. We check the site properly during the assessment.

Where should we reply?

No account needed. Never send passwords or FTP details here. If access is needed later, we’ll arrange it securely.

Send us a message

Just the basics. We’ll reply by email.

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Sending your request…
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Thanks . We’ll reply to .

  1. 01A person reads what you sent.
  2. 02We reply by email with a recommended plan and quote, or with questions if we need more information.
  3. 03No work starts until you agree to it.

Sound familiar?

“Your hosting provider says your PHP version is outdated.”

→ UPGRADE RESCUE

“You tried upgrading PHP and your website stopped working.”

→ EMERGENCY RESCUE

“Your original developer is no longer available.”

→ LEGACY RESCUE

“You’ve been told your website needs to be rebuilt.”

→ OFTEN IT DOESN’T

In most cases the website itself is fine. What needs updating is the code underneath it, so that it runs on a version of PHP that still gets security fixes.

Three kinds of rescue

01 / UPGRADESite working

PHP Upgrade Rescue

Your site works but runs on an outdated PHP version. We make the code compatible with a supported version, test it on a separate copy, then switch over.

I received a warning →
02 / EMERGENCYSite broken

PHP Emergency Rescue

A PHP upgrade left you with errors, a blank page or features that no longer work. We find the cause and get the site running again.

My site is broken →
03 / LEGACYCustom code

PHP Legacy Rescue

An older custom application with no original developer to call. We review it, update what’s needed for compatibility, and keep what already works.

Tell us about your application →

How it works

  1. 01

    Tell us what’s happening

    Share your web address, paste the warning from your host, or describe the problem. No PHP knowledge needed.

  2. 02

    We review

    A person looks at what you sent and works out what needs checking.

  3. 03

    We recommend a plan and quote

    You get the recommended approach, a clear scope and a price, including anything that needs further investigation.

  4. 04

    We test and upgrade once agreed

    Where feasible, changes are tested on a separate copy before going live. Nothing starts until you approve.

Why PHP Rescue

We only do PHP upgrades. We don’t sell redesigns or need you to move hosts, so there’s no reason for us to recommend more work than your site needs.

Handling your site with care

Backups first

We take a full backup before changing anything.

Tested on a copy

Changes are checked on a separate copy of your site before go-live, wherever feasible.

Confidential access

We never ask for passwords in the enquiry form. If access is needed, we arrange it securely once you’ve agreed to proceed.

Straight answers

If a site can’t be upgraded sensibly, we’ll tell you and explain why.

FOR DEVELOPERS AND AGENCIES

Got clients on old PHP? We can do the migration work for you, white-label if you prefer.

Partner with us →

Your website isn’t ready for retirement.

Let’s get it running on modern PHP.

Rescue my website →