A podcast for those who design, develop and run websites.

Boagworld is the web design blog of Paul (the Wurzel) Boag who lives in the heart of rural Dorset. He produces a weekly podcast with Marcus (pop star) Lillington on all things relating to building and running websites. They also run web design agency - Headscape.

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Latest Shows

202. Rocket Surgery Made Easy: This week on Boagworld: Steve Krug on monthly usability, Steve Marshall talks about form design and Paul rejoices over the new era for browsers in Europe.
201. Are clients stupid?: This week on Boagworld: We review the freelancing book Noded, discover a new web tool called 'Support Details' and Paul tells us all a story.
200. A taste of the show: This week's show gives you a taste of the live 12 hour marathon that took place to celebrate the 200th Boagworld.
199. Time to generalise: This week on Boagworld: The changing role of web designers, Colin Firth on content and Becky Jones talks about the changes at Google.
198. jQuery goodness: This week on Boagworld: Dave interviews Remy Sharp creator of jQuery for Designers and Matt Bee dares to review the Website Owners Manual.

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Does Google personalised listings affect your ranking?

Posted in Boagworld Bites, Marketing on: 11-03-10 by Paul Boag

Google has added a number of tools that allow users to personalise the search results they see. The question is – does this affect how you approach SEO?

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Boagworld Bites, Site content / The secret of successful company blogging

Increasingly organisations are publishing a blog. They are perceived as a powerful marketing tool and a great way to engage with customers. However, the majority fail for one simple reason…

Boagworld Bites, News / Web Design News 09 /03/10

This week: Giving and receiving design feedback, are you bored of your sites design, CSS typography and helping users when they are too busy to read.

Design / A great example of moodboards in action

Moodboards are a valuable tool in the design process. However many web designers lack experience in producing them. Find out how to produce a stunning moodboard that will impress clients.

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From the Website Owners Manual

The Website Owners Manual is my guide to running a successful website. From hiring a web designer to planning a web strategy, the Website Owners Manual tells you all you need to know. To accompany this book I have started recording daily tips on managing your website. Listen to the latest advice below.

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Worth reading

Here are some recommended reading for those who want more. You can subscribe to these links via Twitter. If you have a suggestion for a link email Paul Stanton.

Produced by Headscape

Boagworld is produced by the web design agency Headscape founded by Marcus, Paul and Chris Scott. Headscape also has a number of other talented guys who blog. Check them out.

Craig Rowe is one of our amazing developers and writes some superb posts on everything from .net to AIR apps.
Ed Merritt is a Headscape designer who's blog contains examples of his work and a number of free Wordpress themes.
Dave McDermid is a Headscape developer who has an excellent blog. He blogs on everything from AJAX to security.
Rob Borley is one of our project managers and blogs regularly on client and project management issues.
Leigh Howells is our multimedia design guru (whatever one of those is). He blogs on a mixture of design and music.

Paul elsewhere

Paul just can't shut up. He publishes regular audioboos, has a personal blog and is addicted to twitter. He also writes and speaks regularly. Check out the most recent below:

Paul is quoted by the BBC
Paul was recently contacted by a BBC Journalist over the recent browser choice option forced on Microsoft by the EU.
A glowing review of the Website Owners Manual
We have been completely amazed at the positive feedback the Website Owners Manual has received and this recent review is an excellent example.
Is John the Client dense or are you failing him
Paul challenges other web designers to alter the way they work with clients.

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