The Boagworld Show

A business embedded approach

paul@boagworld.com (Paul Boag) — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:52:56 +0100

A big part of client centric web design is being focused on business drivers and objectives. In this post we look at how to increase your knowledge of the clients business.

Nurturing a communicative relationship

paul@boagworld.com (Paul Boag) — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:02:42 +0100

Too many client relationships are like something from a bad romantic comedy. In this post we look at how working with clients is much like dating. Marcus and Paul are the love doctors laying down principles for the perfect relationship.

A partnership of experts

paul@boagworld.com (Paul Boag) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:47:49 +0100

For the client/designer relationship to work both parties need to respect the other. In this post we explore how to move the clients perception of you as a pixel pusher to that of an expert.

Introducing Client Centric Web Design

paul@boagworld.com (Paul Boag) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:36:41 +0100

In the first episode of season 3 we introduce client centric design. This methodology addresses the negative attitude that exists towards client work and has the potential to transform your business.

The whys, wheres and hows of going live

paul@boagworld.com (Paul Boag) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:16:45 +0000

If you thought building a website was hard, wait until you try to launch it. In this post we ask "when do you launch?" and "how do you launch without problems?"

Making analytics work for you

paul@boagworld.com (Paul Boag) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:20:46 +0100

Do you get the most out of Google analytics or are you just scratching the surface? In this post we discover that analytics is about more than user sessions, page views and bounce rates.

An old guys guide to modern web design

paul@boagworld.com (Paul Boag) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:28:24 +0100

Boagworld.com is the first site I have personally coded in a long time. Things have certainly come a long way and become very exciting.

Working With WordPress

paul@boagworld.com (Paul Boag) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:44:39 +0100

WordPress has come a long way since its humble beginnings as a blogging tool. It’s now a fully fledged content management system. But is it still the right choice for a site like Boagworld?

Real Life Responsive Design: Ethan Marcotte

paul@boagworld.com (Paul Boag) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:45:15 +0100

We have all read articles on responsive design. However, when you put theory into practice things are never as simple as they first appear. Fortunately you can always ask Ethan Marcotte for help!

Web accessibility in the real world

paul@boagworld.com (Paul Boag) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:49:56 +0100

The accessibility of our websites is not something many of us like to think about. However, we have a legal and morale obligation to do so.

The Big Decisions About Design And How To Make Them

paul@boagworld.com (Paul Boag) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:14:21 +0100

Design is full of decisions from whether to design in the browser to which typeface is best. But how do you make those decisions and what factors need considering?

Helping Users Find Content And Take Action

paul@boagworld.com (Paul Boag) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:25:36 +0100

A successful website should enable users to find the content they require as quickly as possible, while encouraging them to complete your desired course of action. In this post I examine how to achieve these demanding objectives.

The Secret Power of Personality

paul@boagworld.com (Paul Boag) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:27:43 +0100

The design of your site should communicate something of your organisations personality as well as make a connection with users. Knowing who you are and how you communicate is a vital for a successful site.

Defining Your Audience And Their Tasks

paul@boagworld.com (Paul Boag) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:11:02 +0100

S02E02: This week on the boagworld show we look at defining your target audience and identifying their goals, activities and tasks.

Laying the ground work

paul@boagworld.com (Paul Boag) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:39:05 +0100

[S02E01]: Before you can create an effective website you need to know what you are trying to achieve, how you are going to measure success and what you want from users.

Live 'end of season one' show

paul@boagworld.com (Paul Boag) — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:06:31 +0000

To mark the end of season one of the Boagworld Show we recorded a live special from SXSW in Austin Texas.

When driving traffic, think quality as well as quantity.

paul@boagworld.com (Paul Boag) — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:03:04 +0000

(S01:E06) As website owners how do we drive high quality traffic to our websites that will generate the return on investment we need?

Are you refining or rotting

paul@boagworld.com (Paul Boag) — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:14:23 +0000

(S01:E05) Too many websites are just left to rot. If you want your website to generate a return on investment you need to continually refine it.

Calls to Action help users

paul@boagworld.com (Paul Boag) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:40:50 +0000

(S01:E04) Everybody seems to go on about calls to action. They offer obvious benefits to your business, but what about your users?

Becoming user focused

paul@boagworld.com (Paul Boag) — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:17:56 +0000

(S01:E03) Although business objectives should be your sites number one goal, ignoring users would be a mistake. Happy users are a prerequisite of a successful website.

Measuring your successes and failures

paul@boagworld.com (Paul Boag) — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:44:07 +0000

(S01:E02) What is the point of making changes to your website if you have no real way to tell whether it is an improvement or not? Stop guessing. Start measuring.

Make Better Informed Decisions About Your Site

paul@boagworld.com (Paul Boag) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:53:36 +0000

(S01:E01) As website owners we like to talk about the importance of business objectives but I suspect we talk the talk, rather than walk the walk.

A Podcast Present

paul@boagworld.com (Paul Boag) — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:27:37 +0000

As it is Christmas we thought it was a good time to announce the return of the Boagworld podcast. In this special episode we introduce the new format being used when the show returns in January.