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Performance optimisation for production systems
If your application feels slow, unreliable, or expensive to run, we can diagnose the bottlenecks and make targeted improvements. We focus on measurable gains: faster pages, fewer timeouts, and systems that stay stable under real-world usage. Laravel is our core, but we can also optimise performance for other web applications where we can add value.
What you get with Techshift
We find what's actually causing slowness, not guess. Slow queries, N+1s, queue issues, caching gaps, and infrastructure constraints.
Changes are practical and maintainable, not fragile hacks. We optimise what matters most first.
We reduce timeouts and failures by improving caching, background processing, and handling spikes safely.
You get a summary of findings, what changed, and what to tackle next. No black-box optimisation.
What we measure
We don't guess at what's slow. We measure, fix, and verify.
Response times
Page load and endpoint response times, including p95 where relevant.
Queries
Slow queries, query counts per request, and missing indexes.
Cache effectiveness
Cache hit rate and repeated work that could be avoided.
Queue health
Job throughput, failures, and long-running jobs.
Errors and timeouts
Error rates, timeout frequency, and patterns in production.
Infrastructure
CPU, memory, and database connection constraints.
Real-World Applications
See how our Performance Optimisation expertise solves actual business challenges
Multi-Tenant Volunteering Platform
Multi-tenant SaaSCompanies working festivals and events need a reliable way to recruit volunteers, manage registrations, collect deposits, and run event operations at scale.
We're building a multi-tenant SaaS platform with a custom form builder for volunteer sign-up and event registration, Stripe Connect for payments, attendance check-in, reporting, and operational tools like training modules and shop functionality. The platform supports multiple admin roles and is designed to be flexible enough to fit different event-led organisations.
A product platform being built with the right foundations in place, so it can evolve safely as requirements grow without turning into a patchwork system.
Booking Portal + Operations Management System
Customer portal + adminA diving and charter operator needed a booking experience that worked smoothly on mobile and desktop, while giving staff the tools to manage trips, changes, and payments without manual admin.
We delivered a customer booking portal with a trip calendar, booking flow, and deposit/payment handling, plus an internal management system for trips, tide times, boats, sites, pricing, cancellations, amendments, and refunds. We also implemented role-based access and improved communication workflows, including email templates and a mailing module.
A modernised booking system that supports the real day-to-day operation, reduces manual coordination, and makes bookings and changes easier to manage.
Veterinary Prescription System with Fraud Prevention
Internal platformVeterinary practices needed a safer way to generate prescriptions and reduce fraudulent activity, where paper prescriptions could be edited after leaving the clinic.
We built a prescription platform used by vets/practices and pharmacies, including drug importing and mapping logic so relevant drugs and groups are suggested based on the animal and key attributes (such as weight/type). Prescribing access is protected using fingerprint authentication, and prescriptions can be printed in a format pharmacies can scan and verify.
A more controlled prescribing workflow that improves traceability and helps reduce opportunities for prescription tampering.
How we improve performance safely
We work through each layer of the application, measuring before and after so improvements are verifiable and changes don't introduce new problems.
The database is usually the first place we look. Most performance issues trace back to queries that could be faster or simpler.
- Slow query analysis and indexing
- Fixing N+1 queries and inefficient relationships
- Data modelling and query refactors
- Connection pooling and sensible database configuration
Proof from recent work
What our clients say about working with us
"We hired Techshift for a web project and were immediately impressed by their commitment. It quickly felt like they were part of our team. They're honest, thorough, and disciplined about getting work delivered properly."
"The standard of service was excellent from start to finish, and the quality of the final output was exactly what we wanted. I'd happily recommend them."
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about our Performance Optimisation
Ready to make the shift happen?
Tell us what you're building and we'll suggest the safest next step.
Good fit if you need:
A Laravel team to own delivery end-to-end
A rescue plan for a project that's drifting
Ongoing improvements and support after launch
A reliable partner for an agency or internal team
Let's talk about your project
Answer a few questions and we'll come back with a recommended next step and a rough range.
15-30 min call · quick technical review · clear next steps
No pressure. If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you.