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Upgrading the server PHP version for a WordPress site

Why is upgrading the PHP version necessary?

  • Typical scope approx. 4 h
  • Roughly 200 € + VAT
  • Assessment and estimate are free
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Why is upgrading the PHP version necessary?

PHP is the language WordPress is built on, and its version has a significant effect on your site’s security and performance. Every new PHP release brings meaningful improvements, including better performance and stronger protection against cyber threats. Outdated PHP versions no longer receive security updates, which leaves your site vulnerable to malicious attacks and data breaches. An old version can also slow the site down, which harms both the user experience and your search engine positions. A newer PHP version can make a website up to three times faster, giving visitors a smoother, quicker experience.

Hosting surcharges for old versions

Several hosting providers now charge extra for running older PHP versions, because supporting them has become costly and impractical. That means site owners can face additional costs if they do not upgrade in good time. It is one more reason why upgrading makes sense both financially and technically.

How can we help?

Our service covers the whole process of raising a WordPress site’s PHP version and making the adjustments that go with it:

  1. Initial analysis: we start with a thorough review of the site and its extensions (themes and plugins) to identify any compatibility problems with the newer PHP version.
  2. The upgrade itself: working with your hosting provider, we raise the server’s PHP version to the latest stable release.
  3. Adjustments and fixes: we check and adapt your theme and every plugin so they run without errors on the newer PHP version. If problems appear during the process, we fix them quickly and efficiently.
  4. Testing: we make sure the website works without issues, including all the important functionality such as the shopping cart, contact forms and navigation.

Replacing abandoned themes and plugins

If the analysis shows that a plugin or theme you rely on is no longer supported and will not work on a newer PHP version, we help you find and implement suitable alternatives. This applies particularly to abandoned extensions, where fixing them is neither cost-effective nor secure. We make sure your website stays usable and meets current standards.

Choosing our service means your WordPress site stays stable, secure and performs as well as it can. Upgrading PHP is not merely maintenance – it is an investment in your website’s future. Get in touch today and we will give your site a new lease of life.

approx. 4 h Typical scope
50 € Hourly rate + VAT
200 € Estimated total

This is an estimate, not a quote. We’ll review your site free of charge first and tell you the exact time required. If the job turns out smaller, you pay less – we bill for the time actually spent.

How this job works

  1. Send an enquiry

    Send us your site address and a couple of sentences about the problem. We usually reply the same or the next working day.

  2. We review it and give you the price

    The assessment is free. You’ll know the exact time and price before you decide on anything.

  3. We do the work and report back

    We take a backup before making changes. When the work is done you get a summary of exactly what was done and what to keep an eye on going forward.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this cost?

This job typically takes around 4 hours, which works out at roughly 200 € + VAT. We’ll give you the exact price after a free assessment – and if the job turns out smaller, you pay less.

How quickly can you start?

We usually pick up smaller jobs within 1–3 working days. If your site is down or it’s a security incident, we start the same day – just say so when you write.

What if the job takes longer than expected?

If it turns out the scope is growing, we get in touch and agree it with you before carrying on. You’ll never receive an invoice for something that wasn’t discussed beforehand.

Do I have to move my site to you?

No. We do the work where your site already lives. All we need is access to the WordPress admin and usually to the hosting as well.

Is a backup made before the work?

Yes, always. Before any change we take a copy of the files and the database, so it can be rolled back in seconds if needed.

Testimonials

What our clients say

Long-standing partnerships say more than any slogan. Several of the clients below have been with us for over seven years.

We have worked with Birk for eight years now. This time we wanted a new website for the company, and the goals were set high from the very start – in visuals, functionality, manageability and SEO. Thanks to Birk’s professional approach we got a website of a high standard that met our expectations 100%. The collaboration went smoothly because Birk is a very good and direct communicator, helpful, dependable and conscientious.
Karina Riive Karina Riive LIGNAMETS OÜ, FARMLAND PURCHASING MANAGER
We ordered a feature-rich bespoke online store from Zezz. It was also important that it integrate with our accounting software. Zezz handled the task well and has been our day-to-day web development partner since 2018. Overall score 8/10 – there is always room to do better.
Aivo Kuldmeri Aivo Kuldmeri WESTBERG KAUBANDUS, MANAGING DIRECTOR
As a client you sometimes feel that you don’t know exactly how, and sometimes not even exactly what. But our collaboration has produced a website that our own people value and others try to copy. Thank you for the patience, the good ideas and the understanding. Thank you for visualising it and making it visible. I liked that Zezz keeps its word and stays flexible.
Mart Tilk Mart Tilk MANAGER, MÄRJAMAA SPORTS CENTRE

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Let’s talk about your project

The first hour of consultation is free and comes with no obligation. We usually reply the same or the next working day.

  • The first hour is free – even if we don’t end up working together
  • You get a concrete price and timeline, not a vague “about”
  • No sales pressure and no automated follow-up calls
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