Paul Boag, Marcus Lillington

Boagworld: UX, Design Leadership, Marketing & Conversion Optimization

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Boagworld: The podcast where digital best practices meets a terrible sense of humor! Join us for a relaxed chat about all things digital design. We dish out practical advice and industry insights, all wrapped up in friendly conversation. Whether you're looking to improve your user experience, boost your conversion or be a better design lead, we've got something for you. With over 400 episodes, we're like the cool grandads of web design podcasts – experienced, slightly inappropriate, but always entertaining. So grab a drink, get comfy, and join us for an entertaining journey through the life of...

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Paul Boag, Marcus Lillington

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51. Better Google Listings 26.09.2006 1:01:49

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 show, we explore the issue and provide some practical advice. Find The Latest Show Notes

50. Question Time 19.09.2006 55:07

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 we cover the future of boagworld, top tips for podcasting, working with javascript libraries and whether tables and web standards can be combined. Find The Latest Show Notes

49. d.construct and web services 11.09.2006 46:38

This week Paul reports from the d.construct 06 web conference, which covered mysterious topics such as APIs, Microformats and web services. By interviewing the likes of Jeffrey Veen, Andy Budd, Ian Forrester and Jeremy Keith, Paul endeavours to wade through the jargon to discover the real benefits to your business. Find The Latest Show Notes

48. Ten ways to ruin your design 04.09.2006 59:51

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 well as review an extremely good open source forum system. Find The Latest Show Notes

47. The mobile web 29.08.2006 55:23

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. This week on boagworld, we discuss an evolution of the web almost as profound at the arrival of the internet itself... the mobile web. Find The Latest Show Notes

46. Selling web design services 21.08.2006 1:06:46

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 magazine. Find The Latest Show Notes

45. The importance of art direction 31.07.2006 42:57

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 your site can expand easily over time and we look at what is in the news, including Google's plans to favour accessible sites. Find The Latest Show Notes

44. Writing for the web 24.07.2006 48:57

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" your web feeds. Find The Latest Show Notes

43. The business of web design 17.07.2006 56:41

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, should we stop testing in IE 5, and running multiple versions of IE on a single PC. Find The Latest Show Notes

42. Choosing the right design 10.07.2006 1:06:56

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 work of multiple agencies or a web designer considering different approaches, sooner or later you are left with the question "which design do I pick?". Find The Latest Show Notes

40. atMedia - Applying the lessons learnt 26.06.2006 1:06:38

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 world, on websites that don't have limitless budgets and funky web 2.0 functionality. Find The Latest Show Notes

41. Building better forms 26.06.2006 45:35

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 redesign. Find The Latest Show Notes

39. Mature Flash 18.06.2006 51:38

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 the current state of flash development, where flash may go in the future and how flash has gone a long way to shaking off its bad reputation. Find The Latest Show Notes

38. Navigational Approaches 12.06.2006 55:51

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 the humble body link to the most complex site map, this episode tackles how to get the most from your sites navigation. Find The Latest Show Notes

37. Design Process 05.06.2006 46:05

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 introduction to standards based development. Find The Latest Show Notes

36. Developing a site structure 30.05.2006 48:16

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 of creating a good structure for your site. Find The Latest Show Notes

35. An interview with Andy Budd 22.05.2006 43:47

This week on boagworld.com Paul chats with Andy Budd, author of CSS mastery, founder of clear:left and "international" speaker. Paul and Andy discuss the state of web design, working with clients and a bit about Andy's background and expertise. Find The Latest Show Notes

34. The roles of client and web designer 15.05.2006 50:23

In this weeks show Paul and Marcus discuss the sometimes problematic relationship between web design agencies and clients. They also cover how the line between web pages and the browser have been blurred, the evils of speculative work and a great new book by Ian Lloyd. Find The Latest Show Notes

33. Creating a great search facility 08.05.2006 40:30

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 HEX, and the importance of keeping up-to-date with web development techniques. Find The Latest Show Notes

32. In-house vs. outsourcing 02.05.2006 52:14

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 a tricky. This week Paul and Marcus look at the pros and cons of both approaches as well as throwing in some additional options for good measure. Find The Latest Show Notes

31. Working with style guides 25.04.2006 47:51

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 make it work on the web. Find The Latest Show Notes

30. The flash debate strikes back! 18.04.2006 44:58

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 feedback we have received. Find The Latest Show Notes

29. The Great Flash Debate 10.04.2006 45:59

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 the pros and cons of this controversial plug-in. Find The Latest Show Notes

28. Understanding Accessibility Guidelines 03.04.2006 1:16:00

In this weeks show we get "down and dirty" with web accessibility, including a step-by-step tutorial into the WAI guidelines. WARNING: Spot the deliberate mistake! Find The Latest Show Notes

27. Pragmatic Accessibility 13.03.2006 53:55

How do you make sure your site is accessible while avoiding "design compromises" and ensuring a healthy return on investment? This episode of boagworld.com focuses on applying accessibility theory to real world scenarios. Find The Latest Show Notes