Extension Must Adopt Mobile-Friendly Websites

Authors

J Matthew Jones, University of California Cooperative ExtensionFollow
David Doll, University of California Cooperative ExtensionFollow
Owen Taylor, AgFax Media, LLCFollow

Volume

52

Issue

6

DOI

10.34068/joe.52.06.29

Abstract

Mobile phones and tablets have become important tools for accessing information on the Web. We have found visitors to The Almond Doctor Extension blog and AgFax.com are increasingly using smart phones and tablets rather than desktop computers. However, only 40% of Extension websites have mobile-friendly layouts, and websites that are frustrating to use on mobile devices may be a deterrent to Web traffic and use of services. Therefore, it is critical for Extension websites to develop mobile-friendly designs to increase Extension's presence on the Internet and maintain its relevance to current and future clientele.

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Recommended Citation

Jones, J., Doll, D., & Taylor, O. (2014). Extension Must Adopt Mobile-Friendly Websites. The Journal of Extension, 52(6), Article 29. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.52.06.29