Case Study 01 · ArenaPlus · Dec 2024

Homepage Overhaul
That Doubled Results.

Full redesign of the "For You" homepage — rebuilding information hierarchy to route users faster into high-intent betting actions.

Role
Product Designer + PM
Platform
Mobile (iOS/Android)
Timeline
Dec 2024
Domain
iGaming · Sportsbook
+24%
Bet Conversion
Retention
+330%
Casino Converts
+239%
North Star
Prototype Demo

See it in motion

Screen Recording
videos/project-01.mp4
TL;DR
Summary
I led the redesign of ArenaPlus' "For You" homepage to make betting opportunities obvious on the first screen and route users faster into high-intent actions.

Six months after joining ArenaPlus, I took the lead on revamping the mainpage of our sports betting app. By deeply analyzing user journeys of both high-stakes bettors and newcomers, I identified key opportunities to enhance personalization and engagement.

Despite facing challenges from the development team and sportsbook provider, I navigated these hurdles to deliver a seamless, user-centric experience that significantly boosted revenue and markedly improved user satisfaction.

Project Lead
Danny Z
Product Manager
Liam L
Product Designer
Liam L
Dev & QA
Technology BU
Operations
Strong / Wilson / Jeff
The Problem

Homepage isn't decoration — it's distribution and conversion.

The original homepage had traffic but wasn't routing it. Users could open the app and not know what to bet. The funnel leaked at the very first screen — only 19% reached the market page, and just 12% placed a bet.

Problem 01
"I opened the app, what should I bet?" — Users explored shallowly with no clear hook
Problem 02
PH users' safest hook is popular + familiar — but the design didn't surface this
Problem 03
Newcomers don't trust themselves — they trust proof + guidance. Nothing was there.
Problem 04
Content pile with no clear hierarchy → low scanning speed → low confidence → no bet
What Changed

Rebuilt around Now / Popular / Guided / Simple

Live Sports
videos/module-01.mp4
Module 01
Live Sports
Clear bet entry → tap to bet instantly. Low-friction discovery → bet.
Top Picks
videos/module-02.mov
Module 02
Top Picks
Pre-packaged bets with hit rate + 1-tap action. Confidence shortcut → conversion.
Yes or No
videos/module-03.mp4
Module 03
Yes or No
Prediction market style. Simplest format. 7th day retention 31% → 68%.
Change
Added "bettable" modules that reduce decision cost for newcomers
Change
Made content scalable through ops + ranking + consistent UI language
Change
Rebuilt information hierarchy around Now / Popular / Guided / Simple
Change
North Star: Monthly Active Bets & Deposits — everything mapped to it
Impact

Results post-launch

+24%
Bet Conversion
Overall bet conversion rate increase
Retention
User retention doubled post-redesign
+330%
Casino → Sportsbook
Casino users converted to sportsbook
+239%
North Star Metric
Monthly Active Bets & Deposits
31→68%
7th Day Retention
After Yes/No prediction module
+255%
Casino Users
Converted via Live Sports module
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