Why we choose Laravel as the basis
René Boost | 10 Aug 2025...and how Forge, Statamic and Flarum round off the overall package.

We use Laravel as a solid foundation and combine it with Forge, Statamic, and Flarum. This creates secure, flexible, and future-ready web solutions – from business CMS platforms to scalable online communities.
Our Technology Philosophy
As a web development team, we’ve worked with many different technologies over the years. We know the strengths and weaknesses of common systems and always choose the right tool for each project.
In most cases, we rely on Laravel – a modern, flexible framework that allows us to build high-quality, secure, and long-lasting websites and web applications.
But Laravel is just the beginning. With proven tools like Laravel Livewire, Blade, Forge, Statamic, Flarum, and Nightwatch, we deliver solutions that are reliable, easy to maintain, and scalable for the future.
1. Laravel – the solid foundation
Laravel provides a stable, future-proof base that’s trusted by companies of all sizes.
For our clients, this means:
- Long-term security with regular updates
- Robust technical foundation for future extensions
- Proven standards ensuring high quality and reliability
2. Laravel Livewire & Blade – modern frontend development
Alongside Blade, Laravel’s templating system, we use Laravel Livewire whenever it makes sense. This combines the advantages of server-side development with modern interactivity – without the overhead of a full JavaScript framework.
- Rapid development of dynamic interfaces without complex frontend setups
- Cost and time savings thanks to simplified build processes
- Seamless integration with Laravel and Blade templates
When projects require even more interactivity, we integrate Vue.js – the perfect choice for single-page or real-time applications.
3. Forge – fast deployment and effortless scaling
With Laravel Forge, we can deploy and manage projects with ease. Using top-tier cloud server providers allows us to:
- Spin up additional server capacity within minutes
- React instantly to traffic spikes – e.g. during marketing campaigns or product launches
- Ensure automatic security updates and optimized server configurations
The result: your site or platform stays fast and available, even under heavy load.
4. Nightwatch – monitoring & reliability
We don’t leave anything to chance. With Nightwatch, we continuously monitor all critical systems.
This ensures:
- Automated monitoring of uptime and performance
- Early warnings in case of issues
- Proactive protection, keeping your application running reliably – day and night
5. Statamic – the modern CMS for business websites
When a content management system is needed, we prefer Statamic. It offers:
- Intuitive editing for content managers
- High security, thanks to its flat-file approach without a traditional database
- Flexibility, even for complex business requirements
For many corporate websites that require ongoing updates, Statamic is often the better choice than traditional CMS platforms like WordPress.
6. Flarum – simple community building
For community-driven projects or support forums, we use Flarum.
It makes it easy to launch a modern, user-friendly platform that:
- Encourages interaction between users
- Stays clear and easy to navigate
- Remains extendable for custom features
7. When we choose alternatives
While we prefer Laravel, Forge, Statamic, Flarum, and related tools, we always decide on a case-by-case basis.
We use alternatives when:
- Only a very simple website is required
- Specialized e-commerce systems like Shopware or Shopify are a better fit
- Pure real-time applications benefit from other technologies
Conclusion
With Laravel as our foundation and tools like Livewire, Forge, Statamic, Flarum, and Nightwatch, we deliver solutions that are secure, flexible, and future-ready.
Our cloud-server strategy ensures that websites stay fast and reliable, even during sudden traffic surges.
This combination enables us to build the right solution for every client – whether it’s a small business website, a complex web application, or an interactive community platform.