Customer Web
Portals

Give your customers, staff, and partners secure online access to your FileMaker data through modern, responsive web portals. Built with React and Next.js, our portals connect to your FileMaker database via the Data API and OData — delivering fast, fully branded web applications without requiring FileMaker licences for end users.

Smart Wolf is one the select few FileMaker partner building new custom React/Next.js web portals specifically connected to FileMaker. This gives you full control over design, performance, and functionality — far beyond what WebDirect or Claris Studio can offer for customer-facing applications.

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Universal Access

Access from any device with a web browser - no FileMaker licence required for portal users.

Responsive Design

Portals work perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices with optimised interfaces.

Secure Access

Enterprise-grade security with role-based access control and data encryption.

Fast Performance

Optimized for speed with efficient data loading and modern web technologies.

Custom Branding

Fully branded interfaces that match your company's visual identity and requirements.

Tailored Functionality

Custom features and workflows designed specifically for your business processes.

Portal Types &
Use Cases

Customer Portals: Give customers secure access to their data with account management, order tracking, document downloads, and self-service capabilities.

Employee Portals: Streamline internal processes with HR self-service, time tracking, expense reporting, and performance dashboards.

Partner Portals: Collaborate with suppliers and distributors through inventory access, order management, and performance metrics.

Public Portals: Provide controlled public access to information with product catalogues, resource libraries, and contact forms.

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FileMaker web portal types and solutions

Choosing the Right
Web Technology

There are three ways to put your FileMaker data on the web. We advise on the right approach for your situation — and we are the only UK FileMaker partner that can deliver all three.

React/Next.js Web Portals — Our flagship approach. Custom-built, high-performance web applications connecting to FileMaker via the Data API and OData. Full control over design, branding, SEO, and user experience. No FileMaker licences needed for end users. Best for customer-facing portals, self-service platforms, and public-facing applications.

Claris Studio — Now included with FileMaker 2025 licences at no additional cost. A low-code approach for building web views connected to your FileMaker data. Good for simpler internal portals and data entry forms where speed of deployment matters more than design flexibility.

FileMaker WebDirect — Serves your existing FileMaker layouts through a web browser. Best for internal tools where users already have FileMaker licences and full customisation is not required.

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Development
Process

Requirements & UX Design: Define user needs, create wireframes, and design the user experience. We'll build a Proof of Concept so you can see and feel what the web front-end will be like.

Development & Integration: Build the portal and integrate with your FileMaker databases using secure APIs and modern web technologies.

Testing & Launch: Comprehensive testing, deployment, and user training to ensure successful adoption and smooth transition to production.

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Client
Case Studies

Read how we are helping UK businesses, non-profit organisations and teams of all sizes to achieve their objectives more efficiently and effectively, with custom Claris FileMaker software. Here is a small showcase of some of our work.

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