If you have a website, you might not know that it’s powered by a programming language called PHP. The version of PHP your website uses can affect how fast your website loads, how reliable it is, and how easy it is to make changes to it. That’s why it’s a good idea to upgrade to the latest version, PHP 8.1, with our help. In this article, we’ll explain why upgrading is important and how we can help you do it.
Faster and More Reliable Websites
It’s been out for a few months now and upgrading to PHP 8.1 can make your website faster and more reliable. This is because it includes a new feature that makes it run up to 20% faster than before. This means your website can handle more visitors at once without slowing down. PHP 8.1 also makes it easier for us to write code that catches and handles errors, so your website is less likely to break or show errors to visitors.
Easier to Read Code
Our developers will appreciate the new features in PHP 8.1 that make code easier to read and understand. One of these new features is called named arguments, which means that we can give names to the pieces of information that our code uses. This makes it easier for us to know what each part of the code does, and it also makes it easier for us to fix problems if something goes wrong.
Improved Compatibility
PHP 8.1 has new features that make it easier for us to write code that works with different kinds of data. This means that your website is less likely to have problems when you update it or change the way it works. We can also use PHP 8.1 to build new features into your website that weren’t possible before.
How to Upgrade Your Website
Upgrading your website to PHP 8.1 can be a little tricky, especially if you’re not a developer. That’s where we come in. We can make sure that your website’s code is compatible with PHP 8.1 before you upgrade. We can do this by testing your website on a special server that simulates what it’s like to run your website with the new version of PHP. We’ll also make sure that everything works correctly and that your website stays online while the upgrade is happening.
If you’re a current maintenance plan client, we’ll upgrade your website to PHP 8.1 automatically, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. If you’re not already on a maintenance plan, now is the perfect time to sign up. Our maintenance plans include regular updates and maintenance to keep your website running smoothly, and we’ll make sure you’re always up-to-date with the latest technology. Contact us today to learn more about our maintenance plans and how we can help you get the most out of your website.
