Boagworld: UX, Design Leadership, Marketing & Conversion Optimization
Episodes
69. All alone
06 Mar 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Abandoned by Marcus, Paul struggles on alone through this week's show. Bravely he manages to cover; the cure to hiccups, how to hunt down those pesky ...
68. Tagtastic
27 Feb 2007
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show; Matthew Patterson from Campaign monitor shares some handy hints on sending an email campaign, Marcus finishes his series on web d...
67. Marcusworld?
19 Feb 2007
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Boagworld Podcast, Dan Rubin looks at the design fundamentals of white space and page layout. Marcus continues his series on the stat...
66. Beyond HTML
06 Feb 2007
Contributed by Lukas
We have a bit of an audio and video theme to this week's show with Ian Forrester talking about online video and Paul sharing some advice on creating a...
64. Hosting
30 Jan 2007
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Boagworld we explain all you need to know about hosting , look at how to interpret other people’s CSS and review an excellent HTML emai...
65. Dying (Man Flu!)
30 Jan 2007
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Boagworld Podcast, Paul and Marcus drag themselves from their death beds to share why you should care about Vista, which browsers you...
63. More than iPhone
16 Jan 2007
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Boagworld Paul looks at whether it is possible to build HTML emails with CSS. Marcus discusses how to write a good brief and Christian He...
62. Glitches
08 Jan 2007
Contributed by Lukas
This week sees the launch of the new format show and despite a few audio problems it worked well. We discuss handling difficult requests from clients,...
61. Christmas Special
11 Dec 2006
Contributed by Lukas
In our Christmas Podcast Special; Skype murders Marcus rendition of Silent Night, Paul shares his list to Santa and they both look at the successes an...
60. Return on investment
04 Dec 2006
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the boagworld podcast we look at why return on investment should be at the heart of our approach to website development. Find The Latest ...
59. Community websites Part 2
27 Nov 2006
Contributed by Lukas
This week on boagworld Paul and Marcus continue their discussion on social participation, focusing on growing a community and troubleshooting the prob...
58. Community websites Part 1
21 Nov 2006
Contributed by Lukas
This week a somewhat jet lagged Paul discusses virtual communities with Marcus. In particular they focus on the tools available to community builders ...
57. Afraid of Standards?
06 Nov 2006
Contributed by Lukas
This week Paul and Marcus are joined by Ben Henick author of an excellent article about standards found on the List Apart website. Together they have ...
56. To implement or not?
31 Oct 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the obscure title, this week's show is very relevant to everybody involved in web design. We look at how to decide what techniques and technol...
55. Ecommerce 101
23 Oct 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Payment gateways, secure transitions, order fulfilment. Ecommerce can be a confusing subject. In this week's show we are joined by Eric and Ben from t...
54. Business Benefits of Web Standards
16 Oct 2006
Contributed by Lukas
This week's boagworld special focuses on the business benefits of web standards. Available both as audio, video and a PowerPoint, our hope is that you...
53. Ecommerce Usability
09 Oct 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Product information can make or break an ecommerce site. In this week's show we look at the usability of ecommerce sites and in particular how you dis...
52. Javascript Libraries
02 Oct 2006
Contributed by Lukas
This week on boagworld.com we talk to Dustin Diaz about Javascript libraries, discuss other web design podcasts, launch our web design forum and help ...
51. Better Google Listings
26 Sep 2006
Contributed by Lukas
We all want better listings for our sites on Google, but search engine optimisation often appears to be a dark art and a morally murky area. In this s...
50. Question Time
19 Sep 2006
Contributed by Lukas
On this 50th episode of boagworld.com we turn the tables allowing you the listener to set the agenda. Based entirely on listener submitted questions w...
49. d.construct and web services
11 Sep 2006
Contributed by Lukas
This week Paul reports from the d.construct 06 web conference, which covered mysterious topics such as APIs, Microformats and web services. By intervi...
48. Ten ways to ruin your design
04 Sep 2006
Contributed by Lukas
In the 48th episode of Boagworld.com we look at ten ways to produce a lousy design! We also look at some of the highs and lows of the mobile web as we...
47. The mobile web
29 Aug 2006
Contributed by Lukas
There are three times as many mobile phones than personal computers. By 2009, it is predicted that there will be 3 billion mobile phones worldwide. Th...
46. Selling web design services
21 Aug 2006
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Boagworld.com, we discuss how to sell your web design services, the pros and cons of HTML emails and we review the .net web design magazi...
45. The importance of art direction
31 Jul 2006
Contributed by Lukas
This week on boagworld, we get all pretentious and arty as we talk about the need for "art direction". We share a few tips on how to ensure ...
44. Writing for the web
24 Jul 2006
Contributed by Lukas
This week on boagworld.com: How to write good website copy and why designers should care. Is using Dreamweaver cheating? And how to "super charge...
43. The business of web design
17 Jul 2006
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, we cover: running a web design agency, what employers look for when hiring a web designer, the best stats package in the world, s...
42. Choosing the right design
10 Jul 2006
Contributed by Lukas
It's not unusual to be in a position where you have to choose between more than one design for a site. Whether you are a website owner assessing the w...
41. Building better forms
26 Jun 2006
Contributed by Lukas
This week on boagworld Paul and Marcus discuss how to create better forms and how to avoid damaging your search engine rankings when launching a site ...
40. atMedia - Applying the lessons learnt
26 Jun 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Paul and Marcus discuss the recent atMedia conference on web design. How do the subjects covered by the leading lights in web design apply in the real...
39. Mature Flash
18 Jun 2006
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the boagworld podcast Paul chats with Aral Balkan, one of the leading figures in the open source flash community. Paul and Aral discuss t...
38. Navigational Approaches
12 Jun 2006
Contributed by Lukas
In this 38th episode of boagworld.com Paul and Marcus take a detailed look at the different types of navigation that can be used on a website. From th...
37. Design Process
05 Jun 2006
Contributed by Lukas
This week on boagworld.com, Paul and Marcus look at designing for content management systems, how to develop a design from scratch and a great introdu...
36. Developing a site structure
30 May 2006
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, Paul gets depressed about the state of online accessibility, we debate the virtues of user testing design and discuss the basics ...
35. An interview with Andy Budd
22 May 2006
Contributed by Lukas
This week on boagworld.com Paul chats with Andy Budd, author of CSS mastery, founder of clear:left and "international" speaker. Paul and And...
34. The roles of client and web designer
15 May 2006
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks show Paul and Marcus discuss the sometimes problematic relationship between web design agencies and clients. They also cover how the lin...
33. Creating a great search facility
08 May 2006
Contributed by Lukas
In their 33rd podcast Paul and Marcus look at how to create the most effective in-site search facility, the differences between RGB, CMYK, Pantone and...
32. In-house vs. outsourcing
02 May 2006
Contributed by Lukas
The decision of whether to develop your website in house (by taking on additional staff) or outsource it to the third party web design company can be ...
31. Working with style guides
25 Apr 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a corporate identity and making it work online can be a challenging process. This week Paul and Marcus look at how to take a style guide and ma...
30. The flash debate strikes back!
18 Apr 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Last weeks show (the great flash debate) generated so much interest and so many comments that we have decided to do a follow up show looking at the fe...
29. The Great Flash Debate
10 Apr 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Flash is one of those web technologies that always generate a lot of debate. In this episode of boagworld.com Marcus and Paul go head to head arguing ...
28. Understanding Accessibility Guidelines
03 Apr 2006
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks show we get "down and dirty" with web accessibility, including a step-by-step tutorial into the WAI guidelines. WARNING: Spot ...
27. Pragmatic Accessibility
13 Mar 2006
Contributed by Lukas
How do you make sure your site is accessible while avoiding "design compromises" and ensuring a healthy return on investment? This episode o...
26. Technical considerations
06 Mar 2006
Contributed by Lukas
What are the technical considerations you need to take into account before building your new website? Understanding things like the technical constrai...
25. Geek Dinner Special
27 Feb 2006
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks podcast comes from a geek dinner at which Paul was the speaker. Paul covers the subject of learning together as web designers as well as an...
24. Selecting a content management system
20 Feb 2006
Contributed by Lukas
With almost all clients wanting to have at least some control over their websites, the choice of content management system has become a key component ...
23. Defining your project
10 Feb 2006
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Boagworld.com Paul and Marcus discuss the need to define clearly the scope of your web project before rushing into the build. They also r...
22. How your website sells
06 Feb 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Whatever your website is about, it has to sell something. From selling an idea to a product or service, every site has its place in the sales process....
21. Working with stats
30 Jan 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Are you getting the most from your web stats? Are they helping you identify areas on your site that require improvement? Marcus and Paul look at how w...
20. Success Criteria
23 Jan 2006
Contributed by Lukas
How will you judge if your new site is more successful than your old one? What do you want your site to achieve and how are you going to evaluate its ...
19. Know your users
16 Jan 2006
Contributed by Lukas
In the second of their ongoing series on building and running a website, Paul and Marcus discuss the need to have a clear understanding of who your us...
18. When to redesign
09 Jan 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Well, Christmas is over and our new year ' s resolutions are long since broken. However, it is not all doom and gloom. The Boagworld podcast is back a...
17. Christmas special
12 Dec 2005
Contributed by Lukas
This special edition of Boagworld.com is probably the most pointless podcast ever released but at least you get to find out what the worst Christmas s...
16. Design 101
05 Dec 2005
Contributed by Lukas
However you are involved with web design, whether it is as a site owner, a developer or a content provider, sooner or later you will have to make some...
15. Project Management
29 Nov 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Project management lies at the heart of a successful web project. This week Paul and Marcus discuss project management and look at was to ensure your ...
14. What is Web 2.0?
21 Nov 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past few weeks, I have written a lot about Web 2.0 on Boagworld.com However, most of what I have written consists of questions rather than an...
13. Choosing a web design agency
14 Nov 2005
Contributed by Lukas
This week we look at the selection process for choosing a web design agency. As a client, how do you pick the right company for you? Conversely, as a ...
12. Writing an effective brief
07 Nov 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus once again joins me for this weeks show. The main subject is advising clients on how to write an effective brief and then advice to web designe...
11. Commercial blogging
31 Oct 2005
Contributed by Lukas
This week we look at blogging. Is it just a cheap form of therapy for those who feel a need to unburden their emotional problems, or is it a powerful ...
10. Accessibility
24 Oct 2005
Contributed by Lukas
On this life-changing episode of Boagworld.com (Okay, so I have delusions of grandeur), we look at the subject of web accessibility. What is it? Why i...
9. Unobtrusive JavaScript
18 Oct 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Keith, author of DOM Scripting, joins Paul and introduces a new level to our web development... unobtrusive JavaScript. Find The Latest Show No...
8. Top Ten Design Mistakes of 2005
10 Oct 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Jakob Nielsen, usability guru, has released his top ten web design mistakes for 2005. Marcus and Paul review these results and share their pearls of w...
7. Working with content
04 Oct 2005
Contributed by Lukas
" Content is king " they say. Why then do we give it so little attention? This week we look at content; why it is important, how to make it ...
6. Future of the web
27 Sep 2005
Contributed by Lukas
So what does the future of the internet have in store? How will this affect your website? This week Paul and Marcus look at emerging technologies and ...
5. Usability Testing
20 Sep 2005
Contributed by Lukas
This week on boagworld.com Paul and Marcus cover the basics of usability testing. They cover the financial benefits of testing, how to test and the di...
4. Search Engine Optimization
13 Sep 2005
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Boagworld.com Paul looks at the subject of search engine optimization and how to improve your sites listing. He also reviews SEO Elite, a...
3. Classic Web Design Mistakes
03 Sep 2005
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Boagworld.com Paul is joined by Marcus Lillington to discuss classic web development mistakes made by clients and designers alike. We als...
2. Web Standards
28 Aug 2005
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Boagworld.com we look at how web standards provide a better way to build web sites. We review Dreamweaver 8 and comment on the re-emergen...
1. Working with PDF documents
23 Aug 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first ever Boagworld.com podcast. In this episode we cover PDF documents and their associated problems. We also look at a couple of rev...