Insightful articles to help you expand your FileMaker knowledge.

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QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification: Another Tool to Assist You

We’re proud to share that we’ve once again achieved our QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor designation. While we’ve been certified since 2022, recertification is required annually ...
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We Asked Gemini About Ourselves

We were curious what Google Gemini thought about our company, so we asked it! You'll never guess what it had to say.
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Six Free Tips for Better FileMaker Development

As Claris FileMaker developers, we all have an array of resources and techniques to make development a little easier. Here are six tips to help ...
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Our Takeaways from Claris Engage 2025

Joe, John, and Xandon were able to attend Claris Engage this week, at the Apple campus in Austin. They recorded a FileMaker DevCast session while ...
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Save The Date! [Full Access] Unconference Launching in October

There’s a new event for developers, programmers, designers, and project managers who are fans of Claris products, including FileMaker Pro, Claris Studio, Claris FileMaker WebDirect, ...
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Travel Tips When Visiting Austin, Texas, for Claris Engage 2025

It’s that time of year again! Claris Engage 2025 is up this week and will once again take place at the Apple campus in Austin, ...
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Get Customized One-on-One FileMaker Training, Starting with Microsoft Graph API

As long-time Certified FileMaker Developers, we’re thrilled to offer FileMaker training, to share our integrations knowledge and experience with others. Whether you’ve just begun your ...
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The Value of Separate Development and Production Environments

Some organizations resist adopting a development / production model - have separate development and production environments - citing concerns about flexibility, speed, and necessity. While ...
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Bridging the Gap: Integrating FileMaker with Microsoft Exchange Using the Graph API

The goal for this integration was to streamline contact management for a network of medical clinics by synchronizing patient data between FileMaker and the Exchange ...
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FileMaker Web Apps: WebDirect versus FM BetterForms versus Full-Stack Development

Determining which method to use for your FileMaker web apps depends on several factors, including development time, cost, and performance. In this article we take a ...
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Popular LLM Options for FileMaker: Cohere vs OpenAI

Which LLM is the best choice for your business needs? Explore the differences between Cohere and OpenAI relative to semantic search in FileMaker.
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Ready? Engage. It’s Prep Time for the 26th Claris FileMaker Conference

Portage Bay Solutions had the pleasure yesterday to speak with Julie Sigfrinius, Senior Director - Customer Success at Claris, about her role in planning Claris ...
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Accounting Software Market Share 2025: Comparing Top Platforms’ API Capabilities

The 2025 accounting software landscape, comparing market share and API endpoints of QuickBooks, Xero, and other leading platforms. Discover integration possibilities for your business.
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Four Newly-Released Claris Studio Updates

As more and more of our clients explore web-based solutions, Claris Studio stands out as a versatile and efficient option. It empowers users to work ...
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Apply for a Tech Scholarship from WITfm – Women Innovating Together

WITfm has a long history of helping women learn and grow. There are two categories of scholarships, though multiple opportunities may be awarded in each. ...
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