The Benefits of S.E.R.V.I.C.E.

If you have built out your FileMaker product and are ready to sell it to your target users, there is one step you need to do before you start: You need to decide how you will handle software support questions. As soon as you release your new software to the world, you...

Time Card App for Construction Workers

A nice mobile app we designed recently, let’s construction workers log into the job while they are out in the field. Now any worker with a phone, whether iPhone or Android, can open up their phone, and “clock in” on the job. It is very cool. They tap on the special...

How Many Steps in Your Funnel?

Having a good funnel system is a bit tricky. One the one hand it needs to have enough steps to create meaningful interactions with prospects at each stage. On the other, it cannot have too many or be too complicated. Some of the many multi-step options out there are...

New FileMaker 17 Feature: Sensors

FileMaker Pro has had support for iBeacons for several years now. But with FileMaker 17, some new functions were added which can capture sensor support from iOS devices. Using a new calculation function mobile apps can capture information from iOS sensors in your iPad...

Geo-Fencing with FileMaker

One feature which I love on my iPhone is the ability to get a notice or reminder when I am near a certain location. For example, if I need to remember to get some medicine next time I drive by Walgreen’s, I can set my phone up with a geo-fence to notify or remind me...