Richard Bishop
Freelance Laravel Developer, UK

I am a full-time freelance Laravel developer based in the UK.
I specialise in projects with Laravel and Vue.js.

Full Stack Laravel Developer

As a full-stack developer, I take care of all the back-end and front-end development. I build all of my projects in Laravel, using the TALL stack (Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js, Laravel and Livewire). This allows me to build apps quickly, delivering value for money.

I offer a wide-range of services, from long contracts to ad-hoc services. Please contact me on LinkedIn if I can help you!

Freelance Laravel Development Services

Laravel development services

I am a full-time freelance Laravel developer based ine th UK, offering ad-hoc Laravel development services. I can help you design and develop your web app, transforming it into next big idea.

  • Full-stack developer and Laravel expert in all areas of the application with the Laravel framework
  • Cost-effective maintenance and support
  • Bug-fixes, security updates and new features
  • Upgrading old web applications to a modern Laravel PHP framework
  • Taking project requirements and creating a workable solution
  • Help hiring developers for your project
  • Good development experience

Bespoke web application development

Custom web application development to meet your needs when other systems are over complicated for your business case. Using the TALL stack (Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js, Livewire and Laravel) bespoke web designs can be built at speed, real-time and reactive reducing the cost of website development.

Front-end development

HMTL, CSS and javascript development in Vue.js. Choose from Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, Foundation or Bulma.

Iterative web development

Cost-effectively build the project in small stages making adjustments with each iteration. Each stage is automatically tested, quality-checked and deployed immediately in all areas of software development.

Flexible pricing

Flexible full-day billing to match and control your budget. We can book a day and starting working immediately, with on-call support throughout the day. Support can be long term or just for a simple task. Contact me if you would like a job alert on availability.

API integration and development

API development for web, mobile app development or native apps. Integrate with third-party APIs to enhance your application. Build an API into your app to allow your customers to interact with your services.

Laravel development agency support

Support to Laravel development companies and agencies offering Laravel services. Temporarily add to your PHP web development team and work with team members to deliver a project. From my many years of experience, I can adapt to any project managed practice that your business follows.

Laravel app developer support

Support and collaboration for freelance app developers and Vue.js where extra help is needed for freelance app development. Working remotely, using the latest tools to collaborate.

1 on 1 support

Screenshare for a pair-programming session using your favourite video conferencing tool.

Laravel Nova CRM

One of my common requests are for customer relationship management systems (CRM). Laravel Nova from the Laravel team makes this a breeze and very quick to build with Nova actions for the more complex tasks. Please get in touch if you would like this.

Laravel Spark Saas

Do you have a great idea for a monthly paid service for your customers? Laravel Spark allows us to build an application with monthly/yearly billing for your customers using either Stripe or Paddle payments. You focus on the great idea and I will do the coding.

Laravel E-commerce

In addition to Laravel Spark, get assistance with popular Laravel ecommerce packages with various payment gateways as well as Laravel Cashier for taking payments in your app.

Laravel Content Management Systems

Build a Laravel-powered content management system with automation in place to make your business work for you.

Laravel Booking Systems

Build a high quality bespoke booking system for your service or hospitality-based business and take payments online using the power of Stripe and Laravel Cashier!

Laravel applications

Laravel is web development framework for PHP, free and open-source. I have specialised with the framework since 2014 from version 4.2. I currently support projects using Laravel 5 onwards to the latest version. Here are a selection of projects I have developed with the framework.

The Flooring Outlet - Laravel

Client: DP Publicity

Similar to the Carpet Mill, developed the company`s front-end website and CMS using Laravel Nova

Primary skills: Laravel 6, Bootstrap 4, jQuery, Laravel Nova, Laravel Mix/Sass

The Carpet Mill - Laravel

Client: DP Publicity

Development of a website for a carpet firm, with a full front-end build and CMS constructed using Laravel Nova.

Primary skills: Laravel 6, Bootstrap 4, jQuery, Laravel Nova, Laravel Mix/Sass

Calibre Search HR System - Laravel

Client: Blue Mantis

Added a HR module to their existing CRM. This included the development of a holiday booking system, task management and appraisals for employees. Ad-hoc updates were made to other areas of the system, which included credit control and internal reporting.

Primary skills: Laravel 5.2, jQuery, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap

Maintenance Central CRM System - Laravel/Vue.js

Client: Europlus Direct

Full stack PHP development. Developed and unit tested a CRM with Laravel 5.4 on the back-end serving an API. Vue.js was used on the front-end using vue-cli and JWT for authentication. The search feature was driven using Laravel Scout and ElasticSearch.

Primary skills: Laravel 5.4, Vue.js 2.4, Laravel Scout, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap

Magic Minutes - Laravel/Vue.js

Client: Severn Solutions

Development of a meeting app in Laravel 5.4 and Vue.js 2. New feature development and bug fixes.

Primary skills: Laravel 5.4, Vue.js 2.4, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 4

Undiscovered Mountains - Laravel/Vue.js

Client: Severn Solutions

Application development using Laravel 5.4 and Vue.js 2. New feature development and bug fixes.

Primary skills: Laravel 5.4, Vue.js 2.4, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 3

Non-disclosure Project - Laravel/Vue.js

Client: Punch Creative

Updates in Laravel 5.2 to a CMS aimed at the hospitality industry. Re-factored existing code and added feature and unit testing to the project.

Primary skills: Laravel 5.2, PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, Vue.js 1, PHPUnit

Non-disclosure Project - Laravel

Client: Magnetic North

Project build using Laravel 5.2 with many user levels for a high-end application serving thousands of users.

Primary skills: Laravel 5.2, PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, Javascript/jQuery, Bootstrap 3, PHPUnit, Codeception

Non-disclosure Project - Vue.js

Client: The Home Agency

Mobile project written in Vue.js 2 using vue-cli and vue-router and then translated into a mobile app using Cordova.

Primary skills: Javascript, Vue.js 2, HTML5, CSS

Avacta Animal Health - Laravel/Vue.js

Client: Westbrook

Laravel 5.1 projects to create a system that can run diagnostic and monitoring tests, from data provided by a vet, to detect lymphoma and pancreatitis in animals via a REST API. Proud to have been involved with this project.

Primary skills: Laravel 5.1 LTS, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, jQuery, Vue.JS, Twitter Bootstrap 3