Deploying an PHP Application (Community Insight Inquiry)

Hello Digital Ocean Community,

I am looking for the best community decided method of deploying a PHP Application. My first choice was through Heroku, but then the realization of the lack of features (that I need) was evident. I then came across Nanobox which offers exactly what Heroku does, but with more features, higher level of customization and services.

However, I would like the opinion of the community for deploying a PHP Application (built on slim framework). Whether the option of going through a third-party like Nanobox is recommended, or if by doing it through a specific method with Digital Ocean.

Regards, Travis