💰 03 — Feature & ROI Analysis
Section Purpose: Research, prioritization, and financial analysis of features for the flight meta-search platform — from initial exploration to ROI matrices and revenue acceleration strategies.
Documents in This Section
| # | Document | Description | Read Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | feature-research-exploration.md | Comprehensive feature research covering search, results, transparency, monetization, pricing intelligence, personalization, and technology features | ~15 min |
| 2 | prioritized-roi-matrix.md | Methodology for building a prioritized ROI feature matrix — scoring criteria, weighted models, and worked examples | ~8 min |
| 3 | revenue-acceleration-addendum.md | Revenue acceleration strategies as an addendum to the SOW — affiliate optimization, sponsored placements, dynamic pricing, and customer lifetime value | ~15 min |
| 4 | ai-feature-documentation-flight-metasearch.md | Documentation of AI-assisted features for the Flight MetaSearch platform | ~5 min |
Suggested Reading Order
flowchart LR
A["1. Feature Research\n(What to Build)"] --> B["2. ROI Matrix\n(How to Prioritize)"]
B --> C["3. Revenue Acceleration\n(How to Monetize)"]
- Start with feature-research-exploration.md — understand the full feature landscape
- Prioritize using prioritized-roi-matrix.md — apply weighted scoring methodology
- Maximize revenue via revenue-acceleration-addendum.md — monetization deep dive
Key Insights Summary
💡 Quick Flashcard View: The following mindmap summarizes the core components of feature evaluation, monetization, and quick wins.
mindmap
root((ROI Analysis))
Features
Search
Results & Filters
Transparency
Monetization
Pricing Intelligence
Personalization
Technology
Prioritization factors
Revenue Impact
Dev Cost
Strategic Alignment
Time-to-Market
User Impact
Monetization Streams
Affiliate Optimization
Sponsored Placements
Dynamic Pricing
Premium Features
Data Monetization
CLV Maximization
Quick Wins
Fare Calendar
Price Alerts
Sponsored Placements
Partner Quality Scoring
📋 Detailed Insights
- Feature Pillars: Features grouped into 7 pillars: Search, Results & Filters, Transparency, Monetization, Pricing Intelligence, Personalization, and Technology
- Prioritization Model: ROI prioritization uses a weighted multi-factor model (Revenue Impact, Development Cost, Strategic Alignment, Time-to-Market, User Impact)
- Revenue Acceleration: Covers 6 streams: affiliate optimization, sponsored placements, dynamic pricing, premium features, data monetization, and CLV maximization
- Actionable Quick Wins: Include: fare calendar, price alerts, sponsored placements, and partner quality scoring
Related Sections
- 🔍 02 — Competitive Intelligence — Features observed in competitor platforms
- ✅ 04 — Competitive Parity — Gap analysis of must-have features
- 📋 05 — Strategic Planning — Roadmap for feature implementation