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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.

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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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Posts Tagged ‘copywriting’

The Ultimate Website Prelaunch Checklist

Posted in Web strategy on the 08-02-2010 | 30 Comments

All of a sudden the site you have been working on for months is approved and the client wants it live. However, things can still go horribly wrong if you are not prepared.

199. Time to generalise

Posted in Podcast on the 05-02-2010 | 14 Comments

This week on Boagworld: The changing role of web designers, Colin Firth on content and Becky Jones talks about the changes at Google.

Content is King

Posted in Boagworld Bites, Site content on the 02-02-2010 | 10 Comments

If ‘content is king’ then the designer is like the King’s tailor – there to make the King look fabulous without taking any of the limelight for themselves.

194. Focus on User Tasks

Posted in Podcast on the 04-12-2009 | 7 Comments

On this week’s show: Gerry McGovern talks about user tasks, Colin Firth discusses content and we have a review of Powerpoint alternative – Prezi.

10 problems your content management system will not solve and how to overcome them

Posted in Tech/Development on the 30-10-2009 | 10 Comments

Content management systems are often perceived as a silver bullet that will solve all your content problems. In reality having a CMS is not enough. You must also address broader issues associated with the content of your website.

Introducing compelling content

Posted in Site content on the 17-10-2009 | 8 Comments

Andy Kinsey shares 5 directives for writing compelling content.

10 Harsh Truths About Corporate Blogging

Posted in Marketing, Site content, Web strategy on the 10-08-2009 | 3 Comments

Every company in western civilization seems to have a blog these days. But are they worth it, and why are so many terrible?

174. Twitterverse

Posted in Podcast on the 15-07-2009 | 6 Comments

On this week’s show: The entire boagworld community shares its thoughts on web design and Megan Fisher gives us practical advice on building a mobile website.

169. Type

Posted in Podcast on the 10-06-2009 | 3 Comments

On this weeks show: Paul talks about the power of story telling and shares some tips for “getting in the zone” and Mark Boulton joins us to talk about web typography.

Round up of web copy posts

Posted in Site content on the 29-05-2009 | 4 Comments

Our copy is probably the most important aspect of our websites and yet we give it nowhere near the prominence we do design. That has to change.

The 4 essential web writing tips

Posted in Site content on the 19-05-2009 | 5 Comments

A website without words would be like Jonathon Ross – entirely pointless and a total waste of money. So it’s crucial to get those words right.

164. Case Study

Posted in Podcast on the 06-05-2009 | 14 Comments

On this week’s show: Paul shares his experiences of working on the Wiltshire Farm Foods website, we examine the role of Twitter and Ryan Carson shares some more advice on building web applications.

Fuel conference

Posted in News on the 23-04-2009 | No Comments

120. WCAG 2

Posted in Podcast on the 04-06-2008 | 13 Comments

In this weeks show we talk with Patrick Lauke about WCAG 2 and we discuss the perils of blindly following conventions.

Lessons learnt at SXSW 08

Posted in News on the 17-03-2008 | 1 Comment

Marcus shares his impressions of SXSW and the lessons we can all learn.

Show 102: Worktime blues

Posted in Podcast on the 27-11-2007 | 8 Comments

On this week’s show: Paul looks at why you should have a training budget and how to spend it. Marcus looks at capturing requirements and Roo Reynolds introduces us to the possibilities of virtual worlds and their impact on web design.

Show 81: Money Matters

Posted in Podcast on the 29-05-2007 | 2 Comments

This week on Boagworld: Paul gives advice to those who work with content management systems. Marcus finally talks about charge out rates and we talk to Dan Mall and Mark Huot about swfIR.

Web Design Podcast (7) – Content is King

Posted in Podcast on the 04-10-2005 | 9 Comments

We have received a lot of request to look at the subject of content management. So, in this weeks podcast we will be looking at why content is important, how to make your content accessible, give some general advice on copywriting and final how to make the most from your content management system.

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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: