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NotarizeIt! Gives eXcelisys Stamp of Approval for Website Development Work
Frustrations with another developer led NotarizeIt! to enlist the services of eXcelisys to save its development project and get its site up, running, and launched for action! NotarizeIt! offers an online directory to link notaries with clients in need.
Made in the USA
Surveys say two-thirds of Americans prefer products "Made in the USA" -- software solutions shouldn't be any different. Consider the benefits to hiring U.S. developers for your web apps, e-commerce sites, and database needs.
Linking FileMaker, WordPress & WooCommerce to manage product listings
Check out this ultimate triple play in which eXcelisys linked FileMaker, WordPress and WooCommerce to help a large-scale K-12 curriculum distributor manage its print catalog and webstore sales. One key feature includes HTML auto-coding in FileMaker to enable product entries made in the database to upload to the website for picture-perfect webstore display.
Custom Web Module Helps Hagen/Sinclair Round Up Candidates for Market Research
More fun than a barrel of monkeys, check out this MailChimp integration, site migration, web form data-capture project we tackled for a Northern, CA-based market research firm.
Auto-Delete AWS Snapshots with Python Lambda Script
When eXcessive snapshots pile up, so do costs. Check out our custom script for deleting AWS snapshots and learn about the Data Lifecycle Manager, which allows users to set up a lifecycle policy for the creation and deletion of snapshots.
The Meaning of “Excelsior”
There are millions of "excelsiors" but only one eXcelisys! Here's a little diatribe to ease the confusion.
PHP Wrappers for the FileMaker Data API
Looking for an open source PHP library to connect a website to the FileMaker Data API? Introducing FMXData, a PHP class that provides a library of simple functions for working with the FileMaker Server Data API. Download for free; documentation included.
Video-sharing Website Lights Up Web
See how eXcelisys helped one not-for-profit launch a multimedia-rich website, tackling issues with video file upload limits and integrating/wrapping YouTube videos so they play seamlessly inside the site.
Data Destruction Monitoring Tool
Data destruction is big business. Seeking a better way to monitor and audit the disk-wipe process, Archive Data Solutions came to eXcelisys. We built a nifty little tracker that monitors the data sanitization process on a standalone Linux machine. Works remotely, too.
Airtable vs. FileMaker
Like FileMaker Pro, Airtable can help you store, connect, slice and dice important data. Wondering which platform is best? Check out this comparison (from capabilities to cost) of Airtable vs. FileMaker Pro.
Fun with FileMaker
Check out this tactical, block-stacking game built by one of our developers on the FileMaker platform. The game-building eXperience made him think about FileMaker in new ways. Read his thought process and download the game.
FileMaker Server Performance Tips
Follow these FileMaker Server performance tips to ensure your server, serves you well.