Article
Revising an Extension Education Website for Limited Resource Audiences Using Social Marketing Theory
Journal of Extension
Document Type
Article
Disciplines
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
12-1-2011
Abstract
Spend Smart Eat Smart (SSES), a unique website combining nutrition and food buying education for limited resource audiences (LRAs), was revised using social marketing theory to make it more appealing and relevant to LRAs (25-40 years). Focus groups and surveys identified the needs and preferences of LRAs. Needs were cooking, basic health, and budget-friendly nutrition ideas. Preferences were limited text, more videos, graphics, and color. Usability testing of the revised site indicated users perceived the information valuable and the design appealing. By incorporating the needs and preferences of LRAs, SSES is now perceived as appealing as well as relevant.
Copyright Owner
Extension Journal, Inc
Copyright Date
2011
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
Sarah L. Francis, Peggy Martin and Kristin Taylor. "Revising an Extension Education Website for Limited Resource Audiences Using Social Marketing Theory" Journal of Extension Vol. 49 Iss. 6 (2011) p. 6FEA7 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/sarah_francis/16/
This article is published as Francis, S.L., Martin, P., Taylor, K. Revising an Extension education website for limited resource audiences using Social Marketing Theory. Journal of Extension (online), 49(6) Article 6FEA7. Posted with permission.