Airbnb
Product Case Study
Define Feature:
Airbnb's booking system is the feature that allows guests to reserve accommodations or experiences hosted by others on the platform.
Goal of Feature:
To facilitate successful and seamless transactions between hosts and guests, ensuring high satisfaction levels on both ends.
User Journey:
Guest searches for accommodation/experience -> Guest finds suitable option and sends a booking request -> Host accepts the booking -> Guest stays/experiences and leaves a review.
Metrics:
Adoption
- Number of bookings: Shows how frequently the booking feature is used.
- Number of new users making bookings: This indicates the feature's ability to convert new users into active ones.
Engagement
- Number of messages exchanged between guests and hosts: High interaction can indicate a good match between guest and host.
- Booking acceptance rate: A high acceptance rate indicates that the system is effectively matching hosts and guests.
Monetisation
- Total revenue from bookings: A primary source of income for Airbnb.
- Commission from bookings: Airbnb's cut from each transaction.
Retention
- Repeat booking rate: The proportion of users who make multiple bookings can indicate user satisfaction and loyalty.