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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 ‘headscape’

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.

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.

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.

Consultancy clinic twitter competition

Posted in Marketing, News on the 05-06-2009 | 2 Comments

Win a 30 minute consultancy clinic conversation with me worth £54.

Hampshire Web Developer required

Posted in News on the 01-05-2009 | 4 Comments

Are you a web developer living in the south of england? Once again, Headscape is looking for a talented, enthusiastic developer to join our team. We really need to stop expanding ;)

IWMW 08

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

Thanks for the email

Posted in News on the | Comments Off

As I said I cannot reply to every question, however I will read them. If its appropriate I may use it on the show.

If you want to increase your chance of me using your email on the show then record it as an MP3 and use this form to send it to me. Alternatively just call +44 20 8133 5122 and leave a message.

Finally if you just cannot live without

Case Study: Wiltshire Farm Foods

Posted in Usability on the | 11 Comments

One of the biggest challenges of running a successful website is balancing the needs of users with those of the business. This is especially true when an existing business model conflicts with user needs.

161. In or Out

Posted in Podcast on the 14-04-2009 | 7 Comments

On this week’s show: Paul announces Micro-Boagworld, we discuss the pros and cons of outsourcing web work and see what recommendation the Boagworld forum has to offer.

158. Home

Posted in Podcast on the 25-03-2009 | 7 Comments

On this week’s show: We share the highlights of SXSW, discuss home working, and interview Rob Borley about project management.

The reality of home working

Posted in Random on the 16-03-2009 | 31 Comments

An increasing number of people are trading in the cubicle for home working. It is seen by many as the ultimate perk. However, is home working really everything it is cracked up to be? I share what I have discovered after 7 years of home working.

About Boagworld

Posted in News on the 05-03-2009 | Comments Off

Three secrets to simplicity

Posted in Usability on the 03-03-2009 | 13 Comments

Many website owners damage their sites by continually adding features and content when they should be simplifying. In this post I reveal why that happens and how to simplify your website.

Headscape is hiring

Posted in News on the | No Comments

Are you a developer living in the south of england? Headscape is looking for a talented, enthusiastic developer to join their team.

Rent a room at Headscape

Posted in News on the 24-02-2009 | 5 Comments

Unfortunately our previous tenant has moved out so we now have a spare room available at the Headscape office. If you fancy working alongside a group of amazing designers and developers in the heart of rural Hampshire, read on.

7 Harsh Truths about running online communities

Posted in Site content on the 23-02-2009 | 9 Comments

In ‘10 harsh truths about corporate websites‘ I highlighted some of the problems I perceive in how companies run their websites. However, many organisations are not content to simply run a website, they want to run an online community too.

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: