@php use App\Support\PageImages; $ps = $publicSettings ?? $themeSettings ?? []; $bookUrl = $ps['cta.primary_url'] ?? '/book'; $bookText = $ps['cta.primary_text'] ?? 'Book Consultation'; $siteName = config('apex.name', 'Apex Admins'); $storyImage = PageImages::preferMedia( $pageModel?->featuredImage ?? null, PageImages::collaboration(), $page['title'] ?? 'About us' ); $vettingImage = PageImages::vetting(); $processImage = PageImages::process(); $ctaImage = PageImages::preferMedia( $pageModel?->featuredImage ?? null, PageImages::cta('about'), $page['title'] ?? 'About us' ); $statItems = collect($page['stats'])->map(fn ($s) => [ 'value' => $s['value'].($s['suffix'] ?? ''), 'label' => $s['label'], ])->all(); @endphp {{-- Hero — mirrors homepage collage + copy --}}

About {{ $siteName }}

{{ $page['title'] }}

{{ $page['summary'] }}

{{ $bookText }} See client results

Vetted talent · AEST hours · Pay $0 until you hire

Team planning session
Consultation with the Apex Admins team
{{-- Story + mission --}}
@include('pages.home._section-head', [ 'kicker' => 'Our story', 'title' => 'Built for Australian businesses that need to hire smarter', 'centered' => true, ])
{!! $page['intro'] !!}

Our mission

{{ $page['mission'] }}

{{ $page['vision'] }}

{{-- Why us — photo + differentiators (homepage features pattern) --}}
@include('pages.home._section-head', [ 'kicker' => 'Why us', 'title' => 'Not just staffing — a smarter way to hire', 'lead' => 'What sets '.$siteName.' apart from agencies, job boards, and DIY offshore hiring.', 'centered' => true, ])
{{ $storyImage['alt'] }} @if($storyImage['caption'])
{{ $storyImage['caption'] }}
@endif
    @foreach($page['differentiators'] as $item)

  • {{ $item['title'] }}

    {{ $item['description'] }}

    • @endforeach
{{-- Values — connected strip --}}
@include('pages.home._section-head', [ 'kicker' => 'Values', 'title' => 'What drives everything we do', 'centered' => true, ])
@foreach($page['values'] as $value)

{{ $value['title'] }}

{{ $value['description'] }}

@endforeach
{{-- Journey timeline --}}
@include('pages.home._section-head', [ 'kicker' => 'Journey', 'title' => 'How we got here', 'lead' => 'From a single mission to hundreds of Australian teams scaling with remote talent.', 'centered' => true, ])
    @foreach($page['milestones'] as $milestone)
  1. {{ $milestone['year'] }}

    {{ $milestone['title'] }}

    {{ $milestone['description'] }}

    2. @endforeach
{{-- Vetting --}}
@include('pages.home._section-head', [ 'kicker' => 'Vetting', 'title' => 'How we ensure quality on every shortlist', 'lead' => 'Every candidate passes five checks before you ever see a CV.', 'centered' => true, ])
    @foreach($page['vetting_steps'] as $i => $step)
  1. {{ $i + 1 }}

    {{ $step['title'] }}

    {{ $step['description'] }}

    2. @endforeach
{{ $vettingImage['alt'] }} @if($vettingImage['caption'])
{{ $vettingImage['caption'] }}
@endif
{{-- Promise + process --}}
@include('pages.home._section-head', [ 'kicker' => 'Our promise', 'title' => 'What you can expect from us', ])
    @foreach($page['commitments'] as $item)
  • {{ $item }}
    • @endforeach
{{ $processImage['alt'] }} @if($processImage['caption'])
{{ $processImage['caption'] }}
@endif
@include('pages.home._section-head', [ 'kicker' => 'Process', 'title' => 'Four steps from first call to new team member', 'lead' => 'A clear path from discovery to a working remote hire.', 'centered' => true, ])
    @foreach([ ['title' => 'Free consultation', 'text' => 'Share your goals, roles, and team structure.'], ['title' => 'Curated shortlist', 'text' => 'Receive 2–3 pre-vetted candidates within days.'], ['title' => 'Interview & trial', 'text' => 'Validate fit before any long-term commitment.'], ['title' => 'Onboard & scale', 'text' => 'Start working together and add roles as you grow.'], ] as $i => $step)
  1. {{ $i + 1 }}

    {{ $step['title'] }}

    {{ $step['text'] }}

    2. @endforeach
{{-- Testimonials --}} @if($testimonials->isNotEmpty()) @php $featured = $testimonials->first(); $others = $testimonials->skip(1)->take(2); @endphp
@include('pages.home._section-head', [ 'kicker' => 'Testimonials', 'title' => 'Trusted by Australian businesses', 'href' => route('case-studies.index'), 'linkText' => 'Read case studies', 'centered' => true, ])

"{{ $featured->content }}"

{{ strtoupper(substr($featured->name, 0, 1)) }}
{{ $featured->name }}

{{ $featured->role }}{{ $featured->company ? ', '.$featured->company : '' }}

@if($others->isNotEmpty())
@foreach($others as $t)

"{{ $t->content }}"

{{ strtoupper(substr($t->name, 0, 1)) }}
{{ $t->name }}

{{ $t->role }}{{ $t->company ? ', '.$t->company : '' }}

@endforeach
@endif
@endif