Why choose Laravel for your next web project?

Over the past few years, there have been significant changes in website development, which affects our own practices and the way we approach development. One of the most significant changes for us over this time is how we consider the scalability of any web solution and the speed of deployment within our decision making.

From how we set up websites within our hosting infrastructure, through to automated backups, security management and project delivery, every part has been considerably improved by the introduction of Laravel.

If you aren’t sure exactly what Laravel is then you can always take a look at a previous post we have written explaining what it is, but if you are here wondering ‘why use Laravel?’ then you came to the right place!

Below, we’ll explore how Laravel’s security, scalability, and speed have helped us totally change the game for our development projects over the past 11 years. We will also explain how Laravel can make sure your next project will stand out and cover some of exactly what makes Laravel websites cheaper, more flexible, powerful and consistently high-quality.

Security as a priority

Security is crucial to any web application and Laravel provides robust built-in safeguards.

It has specific features that protect against vulnerabilities like cross-site scripting (XSS) and SQL injection rather than reinventing security measures from scratch. This emphasis on security means Laravel can help businesses protect sensitive data and maintain user confidence.

Built for scalability

As your application grows, you need a framework that can adapt. Laravel’s modular architecture and caching systems are designed to support large-scale projects without compromising on performance.

Many popular web apps, such as Invoice Ninja, leverage Laravel’s clean code structure to continuously grow, improve and add new features as required. This scalability ensures that you won’t be forced to rebuild your application when you’re ready to expand and reduces the likelihood of breaking existing code when rolling out new features and updates.

Accelerating development speed

One of Laravel’s hallmarks is its developer-friendly syntax. Tasks like routing, session management, authentication and caching are intuitive and streamlined.

Laravel also reduces the need to write repetitive boilerplate code, speeds up development and reduces the factors which may slow down deployment. This means a faster time to market for businesses and cheaper cost for bespoke development, allowing you to roll out new features quickly and stay ahead of the competition.

Why Laravel exists

The world of web development is a complex and often confusing space. While bigger companies and standardised SaaS providers such as Shopify or Squarespace may be attractive, the truth is that these models often have significant overheads.

Laravel is lean, optimised and cost-efficient for development projects, even at scale. It’s also an enjoyable and intuitive experience for developers, who are able to focus more on creating amazing experiences for users, rather than spending time developing common features required for the website to function.

Taylor Otwell (Founder of Laravel): “We believe development must be an enjoyable and creative experience to be truly fulfilling. Laravel attempts to take the pain out of development by easing common tasks used in the majority of web projects.”
(Source: Laravel.com/docs)

So, to summarise, there are some powerful reasons to use Laravel. It speeds up development time, streamlines support, improves security and provides cost-effectiveness. It is also mutually beneficial as we enjoy creating and supporting Laravel projects!

• Security: built-in features that guard against common vulnerabilities.
• Scalability: highly scalable architecture for expanding business needs.
• Speed: streamlined development for faster release cycles.
• Endorsements: trusted by industry experts and widely adopted by modern businesses.
• Community: vast ecosystem of support from a community of developers.

How We Create Digital can help

Our team at We Create Digital craft bespoke websites and applications using Laravel.

We work with clients of all sizes on Laravel projects – from utilising our own smaller website solutions through to structured progressive web apps (PWAs), which are powerful platforms designed for both mobile and desktop use.

Whether you’re launching a new idea or migrating an existing platform, our Laravel expertise helps you unlock the framework’s full potential. By partnering with We Create Digital, you’ll gain a reliable, forward-thinking team dedicated to providing a top-tier online presence.

Ready to start your Laravel journey?