Community Homestay Network

The Community Homestay Network is a hospitality organization dedicated to offering authentic cultural experiences to tourists visiting Nepal. The project involved redesigning their outdated website to better attract visitors, boost conversion rates, and improve the overall user experience.

Community Homestay Network

The Community Homestay Network is a hospitality organization dedicated to offering authentic cultural experiences to tourists visiting Nepal. The project involved redesigning their outdated website to better attract visitors, boost conversion rates, and improve the overall user experience.

Headquarters

Headquarters

Kathmandu, Nepal

Founded

Founded

2012

Industry

Industry

Hospitality

Company size

Company size

30+

Challenge

The site had a high bounce rate and low conversion rates due to poor navigation and a cluttered interface. Users found it difficult to find homestays, and the checkout process was cumbersome. Our challenge was to streamline the user journey, improve product discoverability, and simplify the checkout process to enhance user experience and increase sales.

Results

The redesigned site resulted in a significant boost in conversion rates, driven by improved navigation and a clean interface that enhanced the user experience. I also revamped the booking process to better align with industry standards, making it more intuitive and efficient. Customer feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with satisfaction ratings seeing a noticeable increase.

55%

Improved Task Completion Rate

20%

Decrease in Time in Task

50%

Navigation Efficiency increase

Process

UX Audit: Conducted a comprehensive audit of the existing website, defining key usability issues and refining user flows through targeted research.

Competitive Research: Analyzed industry leaders like Airbnb and TripAdvisor to identify best practices and opportunities for differentiation.

Wireframing & Stakeholder Meetings: Developed wireframes and collaborated closely with stakeholders to align on design philosophy and secure approvals.

Prototyping & Testing: Created high-fidelity prototypes, tested against key KPIs, documented findings, and handed off final designs to the development team.

Stack

“ With a revamped user interface, CHN is poised to take a leading role in the Nepalese hospitality sector. The improved booking and checkout flow not only simplifies the user experience but also enhances overall engagement, making it more likely to capture the attention of potential guests. ”

Shiva Dhakal

Founder | Community Homestay Network

Conclusion

Revamping the hospitality website proved to be a game-changer in enhancing user experience and driving sales. By simplifying the navigation and checkout process, we created a more enjoyable shopping experience that significantly boosted conversion rates and customer satisfaction. This project highlights the critical role of UX design in the success of online platforms. The new website is scheduled for launch in early 2025, and a link will be included in this case study once it goes live.