The Machine Fabricating Weight and Equipment Shop

At Laick Design, we specialize in helping businesses stay up to date with the latest web technologies — and that’s exactly what we recently did for The Machine Fabricating Weight and Equipment Shop. Their existing WordPress website was running on an outdated version of PHP, which limited performance, security, and compatibility with modern plugins and themes.

Our solution? A full upgrade to PHP 8.0 compatibility.

Why the Upgrade Was Necessary

PHP is the server-side scripting language that powers WordPress, and staying current is critical for both security and functionality. The Machine Fabricating Weight and Equipment Shop’s site was built on an older version of PHP that was no longer supported, leaving the site vulnerable to bugs and security issues. Additionally, several plugins and backend features were beginning to experience glitches due to version incompatibilities.

What We Did

We began by auditing the site’s theme and all plugins to identify any code that would be incompatible with PHP 8.0. From there, we:

Updated all plugins and the WordPress core to the latest supported versions
Replaced deprecated functions and corrected any PHP warnings or errors
Verified that all theme files and custom code were fully compatible with PHP 8.0
Conducted thorough testing across all browsers and devices to ensure functionality remained seamless
Optimized the site’s performance to take advantage of the speed and efficiency benefits PHP 8.0 brings

The Results

The upgraded site is now running smoothly on PHP 8.0, which offers better performance, improved security, and long-term stability. The Machine Fabricating Weight and Equipment Shop can now continue updating its content and maintaining its online presence with confidence, knowing their platform is supported by modern web standards.

Need a Website Upgrade?

If your WordPress site is still running on an outdated PHP version, now is the time to make the switch. At Laick Design, we offer comprehensive upgrade services to ensure your site remains secure, fast, and fully functional.