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Hotel Goal
Increase amount of customers
Be profitable
The goal is to increase revenue. It is essential to expand the target audience, reduce the cost of user acquisition, and increase the sales commission.
Our business model is the supermarket. It revolves around offering a wide range of products and groceries to customers in a convenient and accessible manner. Key metrics here are in purple color.
Monetization is achieved through commissions. At the initial stage, the commission percentage for pet boarding reservations will be set at 15%. The commission is charged to the hotels. Pet owners can use the app for free, only paying for the boarding service.
Once the user base reaches 100,000 pet owners, it is possible to increase the commission percentage to 20%.
Additional monetization can be achieved through offering extra services provided to pets at the boarding facilities, such as grooming or health check-ups.
App gamification has become a big buzzword in recent years. According to the reports, there are over 2.2 billion active mobile gamers worldwide as of 2022. Most popular Apple App Store categories are games as of 3rd quarter 2022, by share of available apps:
Adding gaming elements to a mobile app is a quick and cost-effective way to boost user acquisition. Users want something exciting and challenging to keep them engaged. I like it and can't stay away from it.
We offer in-app badges to acknowledge users' achievements and provide exclusive rewards. Badges can motivate users to push towards more ambitious goals.
Offering free gifts in an app can boost user engagement by creating excitement and value, enhance user retention through ongoing rewards, and stimulate word-of-mouth marketing by users who share their positive experiences.
Complimentary gifts from the hotel can effectively promote their services and enhance the overall guest experience.
But there are some disadvantages on the other side of offering free gifts to users:
Taking a step back from the project and allowing yourself some time for reflection is an excellent post-project practice. It enables you to assess the successes, challenges, and areas for improvement in both the product and the process. Presented below are a few bullet points highlighting these aspects.