This is a list of links with articles on PHP version upgrades, that can be used as inspiration for the new servehappy page planned for WordPress.org.
- 4 questions I asked when upgrading PHP for my WordPress websites (MainWP)
- 10 reasons why you should upgrade to PHP7 (Crystal)
- Changing or Updating Your Version of PHP for WordPress (wpmudev)
- End of life for PHP 5.5 - What does this mean for you and your customers? (CloudLinux)
- Example mail to request your host updating your PHP version (Yoast)
- Get your WordPress on PHP 7.0 now! (SiteGround)
- How Does PHP Updates by Your Web Host Impact your WordPress Sites (WP Beginner)
- How to update your PHP version (WooCommerce)
- How to update your PHP version (Yoast)
- How to Upgrade Your Website PHP Version (Joomla)
- How to upgrade your WordPress site to PHP 7 (and why you should!) (Flywheel)
- Is your WordPress site ready for PHP 7? (Yoast)
- Should You Keep Using Unsupported Software? (OSTraining)
- Time to update (WPupdatePHP)
- Time to Upgrade PHP (Expression Engine)
- What's New in PHP 7.1 (Kinsta)
- Whipping your hosting into shape (Yoast)
- Why PHP Versions Are So Important (ResoundingEchoes)
- Why You Should Be Using Supported PHP Versions (Kinsta)
- WordPress on PHP 7.1 - Now Available (Savvii)
This is a list of case studies and benchmarks that examine the actual benefits that an upgrade brought about, and contain facts and numbers regarding these upgrades.