FileMaker 11 is a solid release that builds on the foundation laid by FileMaker 10. Many of the features specifically allow developers to create better databases more easily. Some of the biggest new … Read more about FileMaker 11 Review
You’ve read our Mapping and More post. You know what Geographic Information Systems are. You’re starting to understand why you need GIS in FileMaker… now let’s get to the how. In this post we’re going … Read more about GIS and FileMaker – Part 1: The Basics
Is the era of the professional developer over, to be replaced by a simple AI chat interface? Quite the opposite. As the risks of "vibe coding"—relying on untested, context-free AI-generated code … Read more about The Hybrid Future: The Power of an AI-Assisted Development Partner
Geocoding is the process of converting a human-readable address (like "1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014") into geographical coordinates (like latitude and longitude: 37.3318598, -122.0328234). … Read more about What is Geocoding? Why Does it Matter?
We had a lively Claris Engage 2024 Conference Recap meeting at the LuminFire office in Minnesota, including both in-person and online discussion via Zoom which included many Claris FileMaker … Read more about Claris Engage 2024: Conference Recap (Claris Exchange 2/15/2024)
The Cimbura.com name was first officially used in 2003, but we’ve been building innovative software solutions for 30+ years under the guidance of our CEO and founder, Tim Cimbura. Since that time, … Read more about Cimbura.com rebrands as LuminFire
Web development is full of acronyms, abbreviations, and general geek speak. It’s hard to find good definitions online (that aren’t full of geek speak themselves) so this is our attempt to provide … Read more about Web Geek Speak Translator
Question: I am taking over an e-commerce site that has 50 or so bogus posts published over 3 months that have smartly crafted SEO drivel for content. The post images are nonsense but have good alt … Read more about Google SEO-Removing Posts
When you're looking to increase the effectiveness, productivity, and profitability of your business, investing in the right technology can be one key way to make that happen. A custom application … Read more about How to Hire a Great Database Consultant and Developer
Backcountry Access, (acquired by K2 Sports in 2013) is North America’s leading manufacturer of snow safety equipment, including Tracker avalanche transceivers, Float avalanche airbags, BC Link radios, … Read more about Retailer Backcountry Access Uses BrilliantSync to create a Robust WordPress & WooCommerce based e-commerce Platform integrated with their FileMaker CRM/ERP
A silver bullet is a metaphor for a simple, seemingly magical, solution to a difficult problem. The question is: In technology, is there a silver bullet solution? The answer is “no”. At LuminFire our … Read more about Silver Bullet Software
Early in 2017, LuminFire made the switch to the Google Cloud collaboration and productivity apps for business called GSuite. We haven’t regretted the decision one bit. In fact, we’ve often expressed … Read more about How Google’s G Suite Changed our Lives at LuminFire