Revising an Extension Education Website for Limited Resource Audiences Using Social Marketing Theory

Authors

Sarah L. Francis, Iowa State UniversityFollow
Peggy Martin, Iowa State UniversityFollow
Kristin Taylor, Iowa State University Extension and OutreachFollow

Volume

49

Issue

6

DOI

10.34068/joe.49.06.08

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.

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Recommended Citation

Francis, S. L., Martin, P., & Taylor, K. (2011). Revising an Extension Education Website for Limited Resource Audiences Using Social Marketing Theory. The Journal of Extension, 49(6), Article 8. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.49.06.08