FileMaker Consulting Services

Modernize your business with a customized solution built for your needs.

Whether you need a new custom solution or want to upgrade your existing one, our team can improve your business operations and workflows. We choose to use Claris FileMaker Pro as our preferred development platform because it offers faster development times, customizable UI features, easy security and user management, and fast deployment. Empowering your business with a custom Claris FileMaker Pro solution can give you a distinctive edge in your industry.

What is Claris FileMaker?

Claris FileMaker is a top-rated low-code application development platform. We’ve worked with hundreds of clients large and small to develop efficient custom apps that bridge the gap between existing technologies, eliminate tedious time-wasting tasks, and allow access to important information–anytime, anywhere. We can help with:

  • Upgrading/converting legacy systems
  • Building solutions from scratch
  • Consulting on complex requirements

Why choose Portage Bay Solutions for your custom FileMaker solution?

As a full-service Claris FileMaker consulting firm, our goal is simple—to address your business technology needs in the most effective manner. Using our vast expertise in technology and specialization as FileMaker consultants, we create tailored solutions that resolve the problems most crucial to your business. Benefits to working with us include:

  • Official Claris Platinum Partner
  • 30+ years of Claris FileMaker experience
  • FileMaker Pro Certified Developers
  • 5-star rating on Google

Development That ​Fits Your Vision

Need an app now but are crunched for time? Our team of FileMaker consultants can swiftly turn your ideas into a complete custom application. We make development easy to fit your tight schedules and needs.

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Working With Us

Creating a custom solution is an incredibly collaborative process where we, as your trusted FileMaker consultants, will work with you to ensure a solution that meets your needs. We use an agile development process to provide high-quality, adaptable applications, even in situations where our customers may not be that familiar with custom software development or FileMaker consulting services.

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Planning

We start with a broad planning phase where our team of certified Claris FileMaker consultants will ask a lot of questions about your organization and your business goals. Our goal is to design a solution that will meet those goals effectively and efficiently.

Development

Our experienced and certified FileMaker Pro developers will dive in and build the functionality of your customized software. This includes thorough testing and refinement, ensuring you're getting the best FileMaker consulting service possible.

Deployment

As one of the best FileMaker consulting companies, we will deliver your customized solution carefully to ensure deployments proceed smoothly every time. We aim to simplify the deployment process for you.

Ongoing Support

Once the project is complete, we remain available for ongoing support. We are committed to forming long-term relationships with our clients, consistently providing top-tier FileMaker consulting services as needed.

Our Services

We offer a wide array of services, from development to systems evaluation, tailored to meet your unique needs by our expert FileMaker consultants.

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Claris FileMaker Custom Development

Embarking on creating custom software is indeed a venture, but the data shows it’s highly beneficial. Building applications on the Claris platform with our FileMaker consultants allows for swift releases and easy adaptability.

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Web Application Development

The ideal web application can boost productivity, foster business growth, and enhance your user and customer experience. Our FileMaker consultant team can construct custom web applications integrated with your FileMaker solution.

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Workflow Automations

Enhance your business workflow by integrating 3rd party applications with your FileMaker solution. This includes downloading orders from Shopify, pushing invoices into QuickBooks, pulling data from WordPress forms, sending SMS text messages, and much more. Our FileMaker consultants can help automate these processes.

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FileMaker WebDirect

FileMaker WebDirect is a cutting-edge web technology that instantly runs FileMaker apps directly in a web browser, with no web programming required, implemented by our experienced FileMaker consultants. Moreover, there's no additional software installation needed.

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Claris Licensing

Our expert FileMaker consultants can assist you in securing the licenses needed to meet your organization's needs while optimizing costs. With a deep understanding of Claris licensing models, we can offer expert guidance and support for your license acquisition and management requirements.

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FileMaker Hosting & Server Management

Our FileMaker Server Maintenance Plan, delivered by our experienced team offering FileMaker server consulting, is designed to ensure that your database application doesn't experience unexpected downtime, operates at peak performance, and can be recovered as efficiently as possible in the event of a disaster.

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Integrate FileMaker with the Cloud

Do you collect data using Google Forms, Survey Monkey, Airtable, FM BetterForms, or another web application? 

Do your clients need an online system to view and pay invoices, updating your FileMaker database in real time? 

Do you need a solution that allows your clients to login, enter data and view analysis reports?

We can integrate many cloud-based services into your customized FileMaker solution. We can also design a user-friendly web-based front-end for users to interact with your FileMaker data, improving accuracy and reducing costs.

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“Not all Software as a Service products in the market have the capabilities to address specific business needs. Custom software can be the answer if a business intends to scale, be competitive or remain adaptable.  Specific business problems need specific solutions. When custom software is provided, a business can become more efficient and gain a better ability to scale. Businesses that intend to stay ahead of the game must continue improving and adapting the necessary tools to set themselves apart.”
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sets Portage Bay Solutions apart as one of the best FileMaker consulting companies?

At Portage Bay Solutions, we boast over thirty years of expertise in custom software design and FileMaker Pro consulting. Our approach is centered around understanding your business needs and delivering tailored solutions that resolve your most critical issues. Our customers often mention our swift and quality delivery, adaptability, and long-term support as key elements of our service.

How can Portage Bay Solution's FileMaker consulting services boost my business operations?

Our FileMaker consulting services can help streamline your business operations by creating custom software to meet your specific needs. Whether it's integrating 3rd party applications with your FileMaker solution, managing your FileMaker Server, or building custom web applications, we're equipped to enhance your workflow, increase staff efficiency, and foster business growth.

What can I expect from your FileMaker Pro consultants during the development process?

Our FileMaker Pro consultants engage in a collaborative process that includes thorough planning, development, and deployment stages. We ask detailed questions about your organization and goals, design a tailored solution, and ensure smooth delivery. Post-deployment, we remain available for ongoing support and refinement.

What are the benefits of working with a specialist FileMaker development consultancy like Portage Bay Solutions?

Working with a specialist FileMaker development consultancy like Portage Bay Solutions gives you a distinctive edge in your industry. We leverage the power of the leading low-code platform, Claris FileMaker Pro, to swiftly incorporate new business processes across various platforms and create solutions that set your firm apart.

How does Portage Bay Solution's FileMaker server consulting service maintain my database application's peak performance?

Our FileMaker Server Maintenance Plan is designed to ensure that your database application doesn't experience unexpected downtime and can be recovered efficiently in the event of a disaster. We offer expert guidance and support for your license acquisition and management requirements, optimizing costs while meeting your organization's needs.

Can I find a Portage Bay Solutions FileMaker consultant near me?

Portage Bay Solutions is a well-established, full-service Claris FileMaker consulting firm with offices in Seattle, WA, Austin, TX, Omaha, NE, and Tampa, FL. Our team of FileMaker experts, with a deep understanding of the Claris FileMaker platform, is dedicated to helping clients optimize their software investments and improve their business processes. Regardless of your location, we're experienced in customizing and extending the software to meet your specific needs. Whether you require assistance with FileMaker design, deployment, database development, or maintenance, Portage Bay stands ready to help you unlock the full potential of your FileMaker investment.