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How one WordPress plugin can replace many
It was Ryan Taylor who first pointed out my problem (one of them at least). I’m obsession with WordPress Plugins. Whenever I get stuck with a problem on WordPress, I turn to plugins as the answer....
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Adobe Edge: Wrong technology, wrong job
Adobe have just released an alpha version of something called Adobe Edge. The product enables you to create CSS/jQuery animation without writing everything by hand. My curiosity got the better of me...
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Why some projects just go right
Headscape recently launched a website for the RAF Benevolent Fund. I am really chuffed with the result. It came in on budget, was turned around really fast and the client seems happy. Best of all, I...
View ArticleInteresting talk by Jim Coudal
I have to confess I don’t agree with his attitude towards clients but he makes a lot of good points especially in regards to failure.
View ArticleGoMo: Google pushes mobile
Although a lot of people have criticised Google for the way they have implemented GoMo, they have at least put forward a good case for creating a mobile website. Best of all they have done so in a...
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'Information is Beautiful'– 2 minute book review
I’m great at buying books, but even better at never reading them. So I recently bought ‘Information is Beautiful‘ by David McCandless, a lovely picture book which I’m great with. I love it. It’s a...
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My single most useful application
If I could have only one application to do my job, it would be Evernote. You may find this thought surprising. Many look at Evernote and dismiss it, while others use it but fail to grasp its full...
View ArticleReview: A Practical Guide To Information Architecture
The Physical/Virtual Product Before plunging into the “real” review I want to mention the physical and virtual formats the book is provided in. Five Simple Steps sent me a review copy of the paperback,...
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Christmas gift ideas for the geek in your life
As Christmas is almost upon us I thought it might be fun for us to share some Christmas gift suggestions that we might like to see under the Christmas tree. The idea is simple. If you have bought a...
View ArticleJostle: A better intranet solution?
A little while ago I shared my feelings about the state of most corporate intranets. To summarise, I felt they are hard to use, don’t fit people’s mental models and fail to address key use cases. As is...
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New Adventures Indeed
Marcus shares his thoughts on the New Adventures conference and why he is feeling just ever so slightly irked. I’m just back from attending the last ever New Adventures conference (my first one,...
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Mogworld brightened my world
If you have ever played an MMO like World of Warcraft or enjoyed the tongue in cheek fantasy of Terry Pratchett, then you should buy Mogworld.There was a time when Boagworld used to be my personal...
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The next generation of website animation?
Have you noticed the cool website animation effects that Apple use? Well, now there is an app that puts that kind of coolness within the reach of us mere mortals.Apple are known for innovating and...
View ArticleAn extra episode of the Boagworld Podcast
In a special episode of the Boagworld show we discuss the demise of Marcus, the rise of James and the best video games of all time.I thought I would do something different with my son this Saturday so...
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A life to inspire us all
Today is Father’s Day and so I wanted to introduce you to my dad. Before you stop reading and think this is not worth your attention, think again.My dad is quite a remarkable guy and I want to share...
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Remote working as a team with Sqwiggle
Remote working as a team can be challenging without those creative, casual conversations that spontaneously emerge in an office environment. Fortunately there is a tool that brings those conversations...
View ArticleWhat is happening at Adobe?
Adobe is one of the biggest creators of web designer software and yet they are sending very mixed messages to the web design community.What the hell are Adobe up to at the moment? Seriously, I am...
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Turning your iPad into a real work machine
Apple have always advertised the iPad as more than a content consumption device, but in reality working on it has never been very practical. Could Parallels Access change that?I travel a huge amount...
View ArticleHow To Get People To Do Stuff
Behavioural psychologist Susan Weinschenk shares some secrets on getting people to do stuff.Become a digital leader in your organisation! Paul’s new book Digital Adaptation will empower you to bring...
View ArticleCan we change anything?
I was recently interviewed by Sitepoint about my new book and speaking at Future of Web Design on April 9th.Become a digital leader in your organisation! Paul’s new book Digital Adaptation will...
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