Synopsis
Boagworld is a podcast about digital strategy, service design and user experience. It offers practical advice, news, tools, review and interviews with leading figures in the web design community. Covering everything from usability and design to marketing and strategy, this show has something for everything. This award-winning podcast is the longest running web design podcast with over 380 episodes.
Episodes
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Navigating the Future: AI, UX Leadership, and Content Simplification
07/11/2024 Duration: 58minThe State of the Industry and AI's ImpactWe kick off this episode by delving into the current state of the tech industry, particularly focusing on the widespread budget cuts we're witnessing. What's driving these cuts? Is it the rise of AI, economic uncertainties, or perhaps a tech bubble bursting? We explore these possibilities and ponder whether UX might be falling out of fashion.See Also: The Shifting Landscape of UX: What’s Really Happening?Speaking of AI, we couldn't resist discussing a fascinating conversation between Cleo Abram and Mark Zuckerberg. It's a prime example of how some tech leaders are approaching innovation - starting with what's technologically possible rather than addressing actual user needs. This approach raises important questions about the direction of tech development and its impact on user experience.App of the Week: Framer - More Than Just a Website BuilderThis week, we're shining a spotlight on Framer. While it positions itself as a website builder, we've found it to be an incred
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Transforming UX Teams From Reactive to Strategic
24/10/2024 Duration: 55minTransforming UX Teams - From Reactive to StrategicIn this episode, we explore how UX teams can evolve from firefighters to strategic leaders, revolutionizing their impact on organizations. We also review Maze, a versatile UX testing platform, and share insightful reads of the week.Revolutionizing UX Teams: From Firefighters to Strategic LeadersIn today's episode, we delve into the evolving role of UX teams within large organizations. We've noticed a recurring issue: UX teams are often understaffed and overwhelmed, struggling to keep up with the demands of multiple projects and numerous developers. This situation leads to a reactive approach, where UX professionals find themselves constantly putting out fires rather than driving strategic initiatives.Redefining the UX Team's RoleWe propose a shift in thinking about UX teams. Instead of viewing them as implementers who should be involved in every project, we suggest repositioning them as leaders, educators, and enablers of UX practices across the organization.
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Content Chaos to Clarity: Streamlining Your Website Copy
10/10/2024 Duration: 51minThis week on the Boagworld Show, we’re diving deep into user-focused content creation, leveraging AI, optimizing web copy for better UX and conversions, and discussing the importance of community and balancing work-life commitments. Get ready for some insightful tips and strategies!Embracing User-Centric Content CreationIn this episode, we break down how to transform user questions into actionable, engaging web content. By focusing on the needs of your audience, you can ensure your content is both relevant and effective.AI-Powered Content DraftingCreating content that truly resonates with your audience can be challenging, especially when you're starting from a blank page. That's where AI comes in. We explore how AI tools like ChatGPT can help you streamline content creation and make the process more efficient, ultimately resulting in higher quality and more engaging web copy.Here’s how we approach content with AI:Start with User QuestionsWe begin by gathering the most pressing questions that users have. This
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Objection Handling and AI in UX Design
26/09/2024 Duration: 47minWe're back with another episode of the Boagworld Show, where we dive into all things user experience, conversion optimization, and digital leadership. This week, we are discussing some exciting topics that will grab your attention.Embracing AIWe've been exploring the world of AI. We've been experimenting with tools like Claude AI and Fathom, which have proven incredibly useful for summarizing meetings and generating action points. If you haven't tried Fathom yet, we highly recommend giving it a go. It's a game-changer for anyone who spends a lot of time in meetings!Microsoft Clarity: A Free Analytics PowerhouseOur app of the week is Microsoft Clarity, and it’s impressive! This free analytics tool competes well with Google Analytics. Here’s why we love it:It provides insights on user behavior, including dead clicks, rage clicks, and excessive scrolling.You can create filters to focus on specific user actions.It offers heat maps for visual representation of user interactions.The tool records sessions, allowing
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The Perils and Paradox of Perfectionism
12/09/2024 Duration: 46minWe're back with another episode of Boagworld, the longest-running web design podcast in the world. Well, maybe we took a bit of a holiday, but who's counting? In this week’s show we discuss the dangers of perfectionism, the pros and cons of AI platforms and why empathy is the key skill for UX professionals.A Trip to Apple Vision Pro LandHowever, I kick off the show with a little adventure I had recently. I took a detour during a shopping trip to try out the new Apple Vision Pro. Now, I need to caveat my comments by setting some expectations:It's not £3000 amazing (but when has that stopped us from buying Apple products before?)It's a bit heavy and can leave you feeling hot and sweatyDespite those caveats, it's absolutely mind-blowing technology. The immersion level is unlike anything I’ve experienced before. Watching movies? Better than the cinema. Working with multiple screens? It's like being surrounded by your own personal command center.The demo experience itself was slick, albeit a bit too "American" for
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Old Friends, New Insights: The Boagworld Comeback
29/08/2024 Duration: 49minGuess who's back? That's right, the Boagworld Show has returned after a five-year hiatus! We're thrilled to be back in your earbuds, bringing you the longest-running podcast about digital services and all things web-related.Why Are We Back?Well, to be honest, we missed hanging out with each other and chatting about the ever-evolving digital landscape. But more importantly, Marcus realized that his knowledge was getting a bit rusty without our regular podcast discussions. So, in a way, this is a selfish endeavor to keep ourselves sharp!But don't worry, we haven't been twiddling our thumbs for the past five years. We've grown and evolved along with the industry. While we used to focus on simple web design topics back in 2010, we've now expanded the show to cover areas like:User experience designConversion optimizationDigital marketingLeading digital teamsRunning agencies and freelance businessesSo whether you're a UX specialist, marketer, content guru, team lead, or agency owner, we've got something for you!Wha
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The Boagworld Web Show Returns in August
22/07/2024 Duration: 56sYou can find more information on the return of the show here.
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How to Become a Good UX Designer: A Beginners Guide
11/03/2021 Duration: 01h07minYou can find a complete transcript of this week's show, as well as all of the links mentioned, by going to: https://boagworld.com/season/lean-ux/episode/how-to-become-a-good-ux-designer/
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Work Smarter: Managing UX Projects - 18 Tips for Success
11/02/2021 Duration: 01h12minYou can find a complete transcript of this week's show, as well as all of the links mentioned, by going to: https://boagworld.com/season/lean-ux/episode/managing-ux-projects
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3 Steps to Improve Website Conversion Post-Launch
14/01/2021 Duration: 01h15minYou can find a complete transcript of this week's show, as well as all of the links mentioned, by going to: https://boagworld.com/season/lean-ux/episode/post-launch
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How to Test During a Website Redesign
03/12/2020 Duration: 01h07minYou can find a complete transcript of this week's show, as well as all of the links mentioned, by going to: https://boagworld.com/episode/test-during-a-website-redesign/
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How to Make Design Approval Painless
05/11/2020 Duration: 01h13minYou can find a complete transcript of this week's show, as well as all of the links mentioned, by going to: https://boagworld.com/season/lean-ux/episode/design-approval/
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Prototyping: Why Bother and Where to Start? A Definitive Introduction
01/10/2020 Duration: 01h15minYou can find a complete transcript of this week's show, as well as all of the links mentioned, by going to: https://boagworld.com/season/lean-ux/episode/prototyping/
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Why and How You Should Create Wireframes With Others
27/08/2020 Duration: 01h11minYou can find a complete transcript of this week's show, as well as all of the links mentioned, by going to: https://boagworld.com/episode/create-wireframes/
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A Fast and Effective Way of Creating an Information Architecture
30/07/2020 Duration: 01h12minYou can find a complete transcript of this week's show, as well as all of the links mentioned, by going to: https://boagworld.com/season/lean-ux/episode/creating-an-information-architecture/
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Why and How to Craft an Online Value Proposition (With Examples)
25/06/2020 Duration: 01h18minYou can find a complete transcript of this week's show, as well as all of the links mentioned, by going to: https://boagworld.com/season/lean-ux/episode/online-value-proposition/
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How to Define Your Digital Success and Track Usability
28/05/2020 Duration: 01h05minYou can find a complete transcript of this week's show, as well as all of the links mentioned, by going to: https://boagworld.com/season/lean-ux/episode/define-your-digital-success/
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How to Improve Your Projects With Lean User Research
28/04/2020 Duration: 01h11minYou can find a complete transcript of this week's show, as well as all of the links mentioned, by going to: https://boagworld.com/season/lean-ux/episode/user-research/
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Where Do We Go From Here?
02/04/2020 Duration: 59minYou can find a complete transcript of this week's show, as well as all of the links mentioned, by going to: https://boagworld.com/season/25/episode/2512/
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How to Work From Home Effectively
26/03/2020 Duration: 01h11minYou can find a complete transcript of this week's show, as well as all of the links mentioned, by going to: https://boagworld.com/season/25/episode/2510/