Paul Boag
About: Hey,
I am the founder of a web design business in the south of england. However, I am probably best known for the boagworld podcast I host. It is a popular web design podcast which regularly interviews loads of people in web design from Daniel Burka to Jeremy Keith. I also host a web design podcast for .net magazine, speak at conferences and write for various publications.
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Don't get blacklisted by Google
--There are so many SEO companies and so much advice about how to get ranked highly on Google. How can you tell the good from the bad? Jason from Tor...
136. Stagnation
--In this week's show we talk about overcoming stagnation and Ed Merritt shares a technique to achieve fixed footers without the use of javaScript. D...
Overcoming stagnation
--For many websites the days of rapid growth have passed and they have slipped into stagnation. How then can you re-energise a site and start it grow...
135. Libraries
--In this week's show we talk with John Resig on javaScript libraries and address the question what is more important when we release an app: speed o...
Quality or quickly?
--What is more important, to reach market quickly or to launch with a quality product? I received this question from Pete in South Africa... I have ...
134. Chrome
--In this weeks show we give you advice on choosing the right hosting company, Teifion and John send us a review of dConstruct and of course we discu...
Can Google Chrome topple IE?
--Without a doubt the biggest story of the week is that Google has launched its own browser called Chrome. At the moment the browser is only availabl...
Choosing a hosting company
--Hosting companies are a dime a dozen. They all offer very similar packages and all seem competitive on price. How then do you choose between them. ...
Fixed Footers without JavaScript
--Ed Merritt (one of our very awfully clever designers at Headscape) has come up with a innovative little CSS technique I have encouraged him to shar...
133. Agile
--In this weeks show we talk to Jackson Wilkinson about Agile and answer your questions on web design courses and showing off development work. Downl...
132. Drobo
--In this weeks show Paul and Marcus return to talk about the abundance of content management systems and ask the question "Are there too many?&...
131. Version Control
--In this weeks show Ryan and Stanton return to talk about the importance of version control and answer your questions on project management an...
To Version Control or Not?
--Version control can seem like a very daunting thing to incorporate into your work flow, but once it's there you can be left wondering how you ever ...
Drobo and backing up
--Since posting on twitter about my new Drobo, I have received a number of requests for a review of this backup and storage solution. Backup is horre...
130. Air
--On this week's show; Paul talks about better understanding disabled users. We have a tip from Jeremy about problem solving and Jonathan Snook intro...
Too many content management systems
--I know we live in a capitalist society. I know we are supposed to believe in choice. However, there are just too many damn content management syste...
129. Conferences
--This week's show sees the return of Ryan and Stanton, holding the fort while Paul and Marcus sun themselves on holiday. We'll be talking about taki...
Creating screencasts
--Video is becoming an intrinsic part of the web and not just dumb ass videos on YouTube. Video can be used to show off products and provide online p...
A Year on the Conference Circuit
--This week’s feature has stemmed from a listener who asked "which conference would I suggest for a first timer"? And "how diffi...
121. Coda
--In this weeks show we discuss 5 quick fixes to accessibility, and we review the mac code editor Coda. Download this show. Launch our podcast player...
An interview with Freelancer Magazine
--I have just finished an interview for Alex Stubbs over at freelancermagazine.com. Being a clever cookie he massaged by ego and convinced me to take...
Quick fix accessibility
--Complying with accessibility guidelines can seem like a massive undertaking. However, addressing 5 simple problems can make a huge difference to yo...
128. Details
--On this weeks show, to fill the void left by Paul, I'm accompanied by our Producer Ryan and Researcher Stanton. We Interview Dan Rubin on the Detai...
127. Context
--In this week's show we discuss taking context into consideration when designing websites and we answer your questions about video for an elderly au...
126. Scaling
--In this weeks show we learn lessons from the botched iPhone launch here in the UK. We chat to Jeff Veen about the designer / developer relationship...
Content is dead, long live context
--No, content is not dead. Yes content is important, but there can only be one king and I am beginning to wonder if it is context. The more I conside...
Content is dead, long live context
--No, content is not dead. Yes content is important, but there can only be one king and I am beginning to wonder if it is context. The more I conside...
125. Copy
--In this weeks show we discuss how to give personality to your site copy and we talk with Elliot Jay Stocks about going freelance. Download this sho...
125. Copy
--In this weeks show we discuss how to give personality to your site copy and we talk with Elliot Jay Stocks about going freelance. Download this sho...
Lessons from the O2 failure
--I don't want to start ranting about the debacle that was upgrading via the O2 website, from my iphone to the iphone 3G. However, there are a couple...
Lessons from the O2 failure
--I don't want to start ranting about the debacle that was upgrading via the O2 website, from my iphone to the iphone 3G. However, there are a couple...
Copy with personality
--Too much of the copy I read on websites is bland and uninspiring. Its time to add some personality. If your website was a person what type of perso...
Copy with personality
--Too much of the copy I read on websites is bland and uninspiring. Its time to add some personality. If your website was a person what type of perso...
124. HTML 5
--In this weeks show we explore how to create better online surveys and Lachlan Hunt joins us to discuss HTML5 Download this show. Launch our podcast...
124. HTML 5
--In this weeks show we explore how to create better online surveys and Lachlan Hunt joins us to discuss HTML5 Download this show. Launch our podcast...
124. HTML 5
--In this weeks show we explore how to create better online surveys and Lachlan Hunt joins us to discuss HTML5 Download this show. Launch our podcast...
Creating a better survey
--The web allows us to interact with our customers more than any other medium. One of the tools in our arsenal is the online survey. However, these a...
Creating a better survey
--The web allows us to interact with our customers more than any other medium. One of the tools in our arsenal is the online survey. However, these a...
123. Plight
--In this weeks show we review Textmate and the Top 5 Tips for Web Designers and we discuss the plight of in-house designers. Download this show. Lau...
123. Plight
--In this weeks show we review Textmate and the Top 5 Tips for Web Designers and we discuss the plight of in-house designers. Download this show. Lau...
The plight of the in-house designer
--The more organisations I work with the more sympathy I have for in-house designers and developers. It is a role that can be thankless and isolatin...
The plight of the in-house designer
--The more organisations I work with the more sympathy I have for in-house designers and developers. It is a role that can be thankless and isolatin...
122. Screencasting
--In this weeks show we have Ian Lloyd discussing Sitepoints HTML reference and we take a look at creating screencasts. Download this show. Launch ou...
122. Screencasting
--In this weeks show we have Ian Lloyd discussing Sitepoints HTML reference and we take a look at creating screencasts. Download this show. Launch ou...
Creating screencasts
--Video is becoming an intrinsic part of the web and not just dumb ass videos on YouTube. Video can be used to show off products and provide online p...
121. Coda
--In this weeks show we discuss 5 quick fixes to accessibility, and we review the mac code editor Coda. Download this show. Launch our podcast player...
Quick fix accessibility
--Complying with accessibility guidelines can seem like a massive undertaking. However, addressing 5 simple problems can make a huge difference to yo...
Website Owner's Manual
--I have been working on my book (The Website Owner's Manual) for a while, but finally I have something to show you. Update: You can now order the w...
120. WCAG 2
--In this weeks show we talk with Patrick Lauke about WCAG 2 and we discuss the perils of blindly following conventions. Download this show. Launch o...
Customise GetSignOff
--On my last screencast I showed you the basics of GetSignOff. What it is, how it works and what you can do with it. This time I demonstrate the adva...
Building for the future
--Does building with web standards really provide a firm foundation for the future or will websites be forever stuck in a cycle of sporadic redesign?...
Defying conventions
--As the web matures an increasing number of conventions are emerging. But should we always follow the crowd? Let me start by making it clear I belie...
119. Fluid Elastic
--On this week's show Ed Merritt joins us to discuss fluid, elastic layouts and we take a look at PHP Designer, a feature rich code editor. Download ...
Coda
--Find out why I am seriously considering abandoning the code editor I have been using for over a decade in favour of Coda for the mac. I can't remem...
Fluid elastic design
--When it comes to planning the layout of your new website there are just three commonly used website layout structures to choose from: Fixed; Fluid ...
118. Geo
--On this weeks show we look at geocoding, Tom Coates talks about Fire Eagle and find out how we achieved the tabbed menu effect on the Headscape web...
Location aware
--The web is full of exciting innovations at the moment. However, it is geocoding that personally excites me the most. In this post I explain what it...
Question: Headscape tabs
--David Bridle writes: How did you get the tabbed menu to work in the headscape website? The navigation on the Headscape website is built using...
A sneak peek at GetSignOff
--A growing number of you have been asking me what has been happening with GetSignOff so I thought I would give you a sneak peak at what is coming. W...
117. Friendly
--On this week’s show, we review woopra, a google analytics alternative and we explore why friendly urls are so important and what tools are ou...
Friendly web addresses
--When redesigning boagworld considerable time was spent formatting the sites' web addresses. In this post I explain why so much time was taken and i...
Review: Woopra
--When it comes to website statistics Google Analytics dominates most of our thinking. However, there are some impressive alternatives. One...
116. Back
--Returning with a new site. Jeff Croft talks about his view on web standards and we discover why the personal website is dead. Download this show. ...
Boagworld is back
--On the 20th March I logged off. No podcast, no twitter, no facebook, no posting, no nothing. But now I am back and this time I mean business! What ...
The vanishing personal site
--I notice that recently Zeldman mourned the decline of the personal site(A). Several responded rebutting the claim(B). Personally I am not sure I ca...
Boagworld: Headscape is recruiting (again!)
--Headscape are currently after two new members of staff. If you are an experienced Information Architect or a newly qualified developer, we would lo...
Headscape is recruiting (again!)
--Headscape are currently after two new members of staff. If you are an experienced Information Architect or a newly qualified developer, we would lo...
Logging off
--As you may have gathered if you have listened to this week's podcast, I am intending to go offline for until the beginning of May. Twitter, Flickr,...
Boagworld: Logging off
--As you may have gathered if you have listened to this week's podcast, I am intending to go offline for until the beginning of May.Twitter, Flickr, ...
115. sxsw
--On show 115: Lessons learnt at SXSW, Garett Dimon on form design and how to find usability test subjects. Download this show. Launch our podcast pl...
Boagworld: 115. sxsw
--On show 115: Lessons learnt at SXSW, Garett Dimon on form design and how to find usability test subjects.To download this show click here. To subsc...
Lessons learnt at SXSW 08
--Marcus shares his impressions of SXSW and the lessons we can all learn. Looking back at my notes, I didn't realise how much I actually took! So,...
Boagworld: Lessons learnt at SXSW 08
--Marcus shares his impressions of SXSW and the lessons we can all learn. Looking back at my notes, I didn't realise how much I actually took! So, ...
114. Forum
--On show 114: Should designers stick to designing? What goes into a usability test script, and we talk to Alex Mogilevsky from Microsoft about Inter...
Boagworld: 114. Forum
--On show 114: Should designers stick to designing? What goes into a usability test script, and we talk to Alex Mogilevsky from Microsoft about Inter...
Boagworld: 114. Forum
--On show 114: Should designers stick to designing? What goes into a usability test script, and we talk to Alex Mogilevsky from Microsoft about Inter...
Boagworld: 114. Forum
--On show 114: Should designers stick to designing? What goes into a usability test script, and we talk to Alex Mogilevsky from Microsoft about Inter...
What goes into a user testing script
--I have talked before about the benefits of user testing. I have discussed how to user test on a budget. Now, I want to look at some basics that go ...
Boagworld: What goes into a user testing script
--I have talked before about the benefits of user testing. I have discussed how to user test on a budget. Now, I want to look at some basics that go ...
Random News
--Boagworld has moved, the forum is back, Headscape has rebranded, our product is shaping up, the book is progressing and I seem to be speaking loads...
Boagworld: Random News
--Boagworld has moved, the forum is back, Headscape has rebranded, our product is shaping up, the book is progressing and I seem to be speaking loads...
Introduction to Accessibility
--For a while now I have been giving a presentation to various organisations about getting started in web accessibility. I have just recorded it for ...
Boagworld: Introduction to Accessibility
--For a while now I have been giving a presentation to various organisations about getting started in web accessibility. I have just recorded it for ...
Behind the Boagworld
--As promised here is the video we shot a couple of weeks ago talking about the making of boagworld. A special apology to Mr Hicks for ...
Boagworld: Behind the Boagworld
--As promised here is the video we shot a couple of weeks ago talking about the making of boagworld. A special apology to Mr Hicks for ...
113. Hiring
--On show 113: Christian Heilmann on common Javascript mistakes. Marcus talks about hiring new staff and Paul shares his journey into screencasting. ...
Boagworld: 113. Hiring
--On show 113: Christian Heilmann on common Javascript mistakes. Marcus talks about hiring new staff and Paul shares his journey into screencasting. ...
Hiring new staff
--Marcus' shares his advice on finding new staff Got this from long-time Boagworlder, Paul Bond (man of impeccable musical tastes as well ;-)… ...
Boagworld: Hiring new staff
--Marcus' shares his advice on finding new staff Got this from long-time Boagworlder, Paul Bond (man of impeccable musical tastes as well ;-)… ...
112. Jina
--On show 112: How to be more efficient using HTML snippets, Jina Bolton on women in web design and moving to a mac. Download this show. Launch our...
Boagworld: 112. Jina
--On show 112: How to be more efficient using HTML snippets, Jina Bolton on women in web design and moving to a mac. To download this show click here...
HTML snippets
--If you are part of a web design team or skip constantly between projects, then you might want to consider an alternative approach to writing your H...
Boagworld: HTML snippets
--If you are part of a web design team or skip constantly between projects, then you might want to consider an alternative approach to writing your H...
Boagworld: 111. Utopia
--On show 111: Designer and developer work together in utopian harmony. Two great listener reviews and Aral Balkan announces the biggest online web d...
Bookmarks:
The Future Of Web Apps In An Integrated World
In the second of our series of articles in the run-up to The Future of Web Apps in London, speaker Rufus Evison speculates on what an integrated future, where the cellphone does everything, might look like.
Design Float
Think digg.com but just for design. Has a category dedicated to the web
Creative CVs
The 20 most creative resumes i’ve seen in a long time. Pure inspiration.
Writing for the Web
All Jakob Neilsen's advice on writing for the web. Very useful
CSS-Tricks
An impressive collection of tips, articles, and screencasts on using Cascading Style Sheets.
Accessibility tested web sites: Nokia vs. Sony Ericsson
I decided to test the UK version of Nokia and the UK version of Sony Ericsson against the above mentioned measurements. Naturally, a test could be a lot more detailed than what I am about to show you, but I think it gives you a hint of the technical...
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Comments
Hi Paul,
Im a big fan of the podcast (although I don't take you to bed - thats just weird)
Im in London on the 2nd too so if there is a meet-up that evening let me know.
I am going to be arriving in London on the evening of the 2nd so if anybody wants to meet up or if there is anything going on already let me know.
Love the podcast and great work you do with the .net podcast - I'm afraid I'm another one of those peeps that take you to bed - on my iPod of course :)
Looking forward to Boagworld 100!
Hi Paul. Are you planning a boagworld podcast from the event?