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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.

Latest Shows

203. Why your blog fails
This week on boagworld: the secret of successful blogging, will Google personalisation affect your sites ranking and how to help users too busy to read.
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.

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Are you enthusiastic about content and structure?

Posted in News on the 15-03-2010 | No Comments

If you are enthusiastic about content and information architecture then we would love to hear from you.

Web Design News 09 /03/10

Posted in Boagworld Bites, News on the 09-03-2010 | 4 Comments

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.

Boagworld at sxsw

Posted in News on the 08-03-2010 | 1 Comment

Once again we are off to SXSW the biggest web design conference of the year. This year we hope to bring you better coverage than ever.

Web Design News 02/03/10

Posted in Boagworld Bites, News on the 02-03-2010 | 9 Comments

This week: the search for inspiration, using CSS3, ecommerce tips and why the browser landscape in Europe is about to change.

Web design news 23/02/10

Posted in Boagworld Bites, News on the 23-02-2010 | 4 Comments

This week: Why speculative work suck, progressive enhancement explained, how to be different and should designers be able to code?

200th Boagworld Live!

Posted in News on the 09-02-2010 | 18 Comments

Welcome to the 200th episode of Boagworld.com, a 12 hour marathon starting at 10AM (GMT) on Friday 12th February.

I was on net@night

Posted in News on the 03-02-2010 | 7 Comments

Wow. That was exciting. I got to chat with Leo Laptorte & Amber Mac on one of my favourite shows net@night.

Getting serious about GetSignOff

Posted in News on the 04-01-2010 | 9 Comments

In October 2008 Headscape launched Getsignoff, a tool to help web designers get design approval. Like all startups we made some mistakes, but 2010 is our chance to set things right.

Christmas needs you!

Posted in News on the 28-11-2009 | 34 Comments

Friday the 11th sees the release of a Boagworld Christmas special and we need your help to make it happen.

Yet another job at Headscape!

Posted in News on the 24-11-2009 | 3 Comments

As you may have already read, Headscape is currently recruiting a product evangelist. However, we also need another server side developer.

Are you always looking for a new challenge?

Posted in News on the 18-11-2009 | 3 Comments

Headscape has a position available for the kind of person always looking for new challenges and experienced in marketing and managing startup projects.

Website Owners Manual is out on friday! Free Consultancy Clinic to celebrate

Posted in News on the 16-11-2009 | 13 Comments

Friday the 20th November sees the launch of the Website Owners Manual. I am more excited than a hyperactive two year old. To celebrate the publication of my first (and last) ever book, I am going to give away free consultancy clinics to all comers.

Battle of the Brit Agencies

Posted in News on the 05-10-2009 | 15 Comments

On show 187 of Boagworld, Clearleft will be joining Headscape to record a special show. We want you to direct proceedings!

10 ways to get more involved with Boagworld

Posted in News on the 27-09-2009 | 1 Comment

Boagworld is no longer just my personal blog. It has become a community. Why not get involved.

Is Google Chrome Frame the right approach?

Posted in News on the 22-09-2009 | 16 Comments

Google have just released Google Chrome Frame for IE in an attempt to improve Internet Explorer. But will it have a real world impact?

How to Win Pitches, Charm Clients and Get Signoff

Posted in News on the 21-09-2009 | 2 Comments

Being a great designer or developer is only half the battle. You also need to be able to promote and sell your services, unfortunately there is little advice online about how to do this effectively.

Guide to CSS support in email clients

Posted in News on the 03-09-2009 | 2 Comments

ClickTale launches real time monitoring

Posted in News on the 31-08-2009 | 3 Comments

The 10 harsh truths about Institutional Websites

Posted in News on the 28-08-2009 | 5 Comments

This year I spoke for the first time at CASE. The subject was ‘The 10 harsh truths about Institututional Websites’

SXSW: Left to the last minute

Posted in News on the 20-08-2009 | 3 Comments

Help! I am disorganised and have failed to promote my SXSW panels at all. I need your vote.

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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.

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: