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

Boagworld is the blog of web strategist Paul Boag who lives in the heart of rural Dorset (hence the cows). He produces a weekly podcast with UX consultant Marcus Lillington on building and running websites. They also run the web design agency Headscape.

Latest Shows

216. Thanks for all the fish
This week on Boagworld: Chris Coyier talks CSS and more, we say goodbye to the boagworld podcast and ask what can you listen to now?
215. Web Directions
This week on Boagworld: Emerging trends at Web Direction @Media, playful web design and death to design by committee.
214. When to hire a web designer
This week on Boagworld: When to hire a web agency, user testing on disposable websites and a need for speed.
213. Getting all emotional
This week on Boagworld: Stephen Anderson on emotional design, I review the iPad and we talk fonts, flash and fotos.
212. More skills to learn
This week on Boagworld: 5 new skills every web designer needs to know and how to be inspired while maintaining focus.

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‘Reviews’ archive

What am I meant to listen to now?

Posted in Boagworld Bites, Reviews on the 24-06-2010 | 11 Comments

Although the Boagworld podcast will return with a new format in 6 months, the question still remains – what are you mean’t to listen to now?

Is there a business case for buying an iPad?

Posted in Boagworld Bites, Reviews on the 27-05-2010 | 12 Comments

So you want an iPad, but is there really a business case to buy one? As a freelancer can you justify the cost? As a website owner will you be able to persuade the boss?

iPad review and the impact on web design

Posted in Reviews on the 15-05-2010 | 24 Comments

Are you thinking about buying an iPad? Are you wondering if your website will look good on one? If so this is the review for you.

Review: Flowplayer

Posted in Boagworld Bites, Reviews on the 06-05-2010 | 10 Comments

Andy Wickes reviews Flowplayer the Open Source (GPL 3) video player for the web which can be use it to embed video streams into your web pages.

Review: The best wireframing tool yet?

Posted in Boagworld Bites, Reviews on the 15-04-2010 | 22 Comments

When there are so many wireframe tools that help plan your website, finding the right one can be challenging. However, I think I have found a real gem.

Reviews: Noded and Support Details

Posted in Boagworld Bites, Reviews on the 25-02-2010 | 5 Comments

This week we have two reviews for the price of one. First we review the freelancing book ‘Noded’ and then take a look at a useful web application called ‘Support Details’.

Reach a point of zen in your code

Posted in Boagworld Bites, Reviews on the 21-01-2010 | 17 Comments

Zen Coding is set of plugins for various text editors that enable you to code much faster than you normally do.

Review: CSS Mastery 2nd Edition

Posted in Boagworld Bites, Reviews on the 20-01-2010 | 5 Comments

Hi, my name is Yaili and I’ll be reviewing the Second Edition of CSS Mastery, by Andy Budd.

Great Free Software for Web Designers

Posted in Reviews on the 18-01-2010 | 34 Comments

Ask anyone who has just upgraded the software on their Mac to the latest version, or even splashed out on the latest Creative Suite and they will say the same thing: Software is EXPENSIVE.

Super charge your browsing

Posted in Reviews on the 17-01-2010 | 15 Comments

As web designers and website owners we spend a lot of time working within the web. Discover how you can streamline your browsing experience with launchbar and quix.

Vimeo: Lessons in customer care and community

Posted in Reviews on the 22-12-2009 | 12 Comments

In my post I shared my negative experiences with Vimeo. In this video I look at the lessons we can all learn about handling customers and engaging with communities.

Why you will regret using Vimeo.

Posted in Reviews on the 21-12-2009 | 99 Comments

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why… vimeo will ban you.

10 secrets to staying informed about web design

Posted in Reviews on the 15-10-2009 | 14 Comments

Keeping up in the world of web design is tough. Things move fast and its hard to stay informed. In this post I share 10 ways that RSS can come to the rescue.

Top design tip for designing in the browser

Posted in Reviews on the 06-10-2009 | 9 Comments

There is an increasing movement to put aside photoshop or fireworks and design directly in the browser. However, this can be difficult without the benefits of a strong grid system. This tip will help.

ForeUI: Create Skinnable & Interactive Prototype

Posted in Reviews on the 01-09-2009 | No Comments

Coda

Posted in Reviews on the 27-05-2008 | 36 Comments

Find out why I am seriously considering abandoning the code editor I have been using for over a decade in favour of Coda for the mac.

Review: Woopra

Posted in Reviews on the 08-05-2008 | 10 Comments

When it comes to website statistics Google Analytics dominates most of our thinking. However, there are some impressive alternatives. One I would like to introduce to you is Woopra.

Ecommerce quick order

Posted in Reviews on the 23-10-2007 | 6 Comments

A get a steady trickle of emails asking about the application of ‘web 2.0.’ How do the cool things we see on the trendy new generation of sites apply to the everyday web projects we are involved with?

Getting things done… in web design

Posted in Reviews, Web strategy on the 09-05-2007 | 3 Comments

I have just finished reading “Getting Things Done” by David Allen. Not only has it seriously helped me to get control of my workload but its also made me rethink how I approach web design projects.

Additional Information

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.

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