FileMaker Pro web tools enable database website integration

Did you know that FileMaker Pro databases can be accessed over the web? The FileMaker web tools included in the program allow you, your staff members, and your customers to access any FileMaker Pro database from any web browser in the world! This is one of the great advantages of using FileMaker Pro in your business.

	See a Rotary membership roster designed using a FileMaker database. This link is placed here for personally-guided tours, and requires an ID and PW from File-Makers.

FileMaker web tools allow you to remotely search your database in real time, add records to your database instantaneously, and edit information in your database - no matter where you are, no matter what time of day. Your databases are securely password-protected, so you don't have to worry about your information getting into the wrong hands.

Now let's take this web capability one step further. Since the database is web-enabled, why not create a website "powered" by FileMaker Pro?  FileMaker can make your site truly interactive, by including a product showroom, shopping cart, or customer data center.

FileMaker Pro's "instant web publishing" capability is built into all of your databases for one-click integration of your databases with the web. This provides you with a quick and easy way to get your databases web-published in no time.

Many businesses use FileMaker web tools in conjunction with their regular website. Here are some typical uses:

Get real-time order-status reports, 24 hours a day, just by going to your web address and entering their unique ID and PW.

Fill out data forms on your website. The data is automatically entered into your database - no more double-entry for your data entry person!

Access all of your office's databases while traveling, even if they don't have a laptop computer with them. They just need to find ANY machine that has Internet access, and they can get into your databases live.

Search your inventory, place an order online, then track the status of their orders. That's right, you can build a full e-commerce shopping cart solution with FileMaker Pro!

Your organization members of can search your databases for important information such as confidential data, while non-members can be prevented from having access to your databases.

FileMaker is used to develop applications that are shared in mixed Mac, Windows or Linux environments - even platforms where you wouldn't normally be able to install FileMaker Pro.

Find out more about FileMaker web tools and website integration by contacting us.