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A weekly roundup of OpenTable's key feedback

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Rewards Expiration Frustration

Many users are frustrated with OpenTable's rewards system, particularly the complex and punitive expiration policy for points. Approximately 5% of users express dissatisfaction with the rewards program, feeling it undermines loyalty incentives. Example: 'OpenTable's rewards system is a disservice, with points expiring in a way that feels like theft.'

OpenTable's rewards system is a disservice, with points expiring in a way that feels like theft.

2

Search Functionality Issues

Users frequently report problems with the app's search functionality, including irrelevant search results and auto-zoom issues on the map. This affects around 3% of users, making it difficult to find desired restaurants. Example: 'The search function is useless, showing places thousands of miles away and auto-zooming on the map.'

The search function is useless, showing places thousands of miles away and auto-zooming on the map.

3

Login and Verification Hassles

A significant number of users experience frustration with the app's login and verification process, which often requires multiple steps and codes. This issue affects about 4% of users, leading to a cumbersome user experience. Example: 'The app's two-factor authentication is excessive, requiring multiple codes just to make a reservation.'

The app's two-factor authentication is excessive, requiring multiple codes just to make a reservation.

4

Technical Glitches and Crashes

Some users report frequent technical issues, such as app crashes and server errors, which hinder their ability to make reservations. Approximately 2% of users are affected by these technical problems. Example: 'The app constantly crashes and fails to load, making it unusable for reservations.'

The app constantly crashes and fails to load, making it unusable for reservations.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

OpenTable
OpenTable is praised for its convenience, ease of use, and reliability in making reservations, with users appreciating its wide selection of restaurants and the ability to discover new dining options. However, some users report issues with the search functionality and occasional technical glitches.

#2 RUNNER UP

Resy
Resy is appreciated for its ease of use and efficient reservation process, with users enjoying the ability to specify preferences like noise level. However, some users criticize its limited international availability and complex login process.

#3 Straggler

Yelp Reservations
Yelp Reservations is valued for its accurate reviews and ease of use, with users finding it helpful for discovering new places. Nonetheless, some users express frustration with the app's aggressive prompts to download and its limited functionality without the app.
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OpenTable
#1 Users Choice
OpenTable is praised for its convenience, ease of use, and reliability in making reservations, with users appreciating its wide selection of restaurants and the ability to discover new dining options. However, some users report issues with the search functionality and occasional technical glitches.
Resy
#2 Runner-up
Resy is appreciated for its ease of use and efficient reservation process, with users enjoying the ability to specify preferences like noise level. However, some users criticize its limited international availability and complex login process.
Yelp Reservations
#3 Straggler
Yelp Reservations is valued for its accurate reviews and ease of use, with users finding it helpful for discovering new places. Nonetheless, some users express frustration with the app's aggressive prompts to download and its limited functionality without the app.

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Major Highlights of the Week

Rewards Expiration
OpenTable's rewards points system is criticized for its complex and punitive expiration policy, which undermines user loyalty by erasing points after a 3-year rolling quarter, regardless of ongoing activity. This approach is seen as unfair compared to other loyalty programs that allow users to reset expiration with qualifying activities.
OpenTable's points expiration policy feels like having your earnings stolen, unlike other loyalty programs that reward commitment.
Search Functionality
The search feature is frequently described as ineffective, often displaying irrelevant results or locations far from the user's intended search area. This issue significantly hampers the user experience, making it difficult to find desired restaurants.
Map Auto-Zoom
The app's map feature is criticized for its auto-zoom functionality, which disrupts user navigation by automatically zooming in and out, making it challenging to view and select restaurant locations effectively.
Multi-Factor Authentication
Users find the multi-factor authentication process overly cumbersome, requiring both phone and email verification for simple reservations, which is perceived as excessive and unnecessary for the level of security needed.
Two-factor authentication madness with this app makes reservation booking unnecessarily complicated.
Login Issues
Frequent login problems are reported, with users unable to access their accounts due to verification codes not being sent or accepted, leading to frustration and inability to use the app effectively.
Can't log in; every code sent is rejected, making the app unusable.
Customer Support
The app's customer support is often described as unresponsive or ineffective, particularly when users face issues with redeeming points or technical problems, leading to dissatisfaction and unresolved concerns.
Good luck getting any support; I emailed about redeeming points a month ago and have yet to hear back.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Rewards Expiration
OpenTable's rewards points system is criticized for its complex and punitive expiration policy, which undermines user loyalty by erasing points after a 3-year rolling quarter, regardless of ongoing activity. This approach is seen as unfair compared to other loyalty programs that allow users to reset expiration with qualifying activities.
Search Functionality
The search feature is frequently described as ineffective, often displaying irrelevant results or locations far from the user's intended search area. This issue significantly hampers the user experience, making it difficult to find desired restaurants.
Map Auto-Zoom
The app's map feature is criticized for its auto-zoom functionality, which disrupts user navigation by automatically zooming in and out, making it challenging to view and select restaurant locations effectively.
Multi-Factor Authentication
Users find the multi-factor authentication process overly cumbersome, requiring both phone and email verification for simple reservations, which is perceived as excessive and unnecessary for the level of security needed.
Login Issues
Frequent login problems are reported, with users unable to access their accounts due to verification codes not being sent or accepted, leading to frustration and inability to use the app effectively.
Customer Support
The app's customer support is often described as unresponsive or ineffective, particularly when users face issues with redeeming points or technical problems, leading to dissatisfaction and unresolved concerns.

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OpenTable's rewards system is deeply flawed with a complex expiration policy that undermines loyalty. Frequent diners feel penalized as points expire even with active dining, unlike other loyalty programs that reset with activity.
Geoff T
The app's search and map features are poorly designed, making it difficult to find restaurants. The auto-zoom on the map is particularly frustrating, and the inability to add messages when modifying reservations is a waste of time.
T-in-PDX
OpenTable is convenient for making reservations, but the lack of support when issues arise is frustrating. I had problems redeeming points and received no response from support after a month.
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OpenTable's rewards system is deeply flawed with a complex expiration policy that undermines loyalty. Frequent diners feel penalized as points expire even with active dining, unlike other loyalty programs that reset with activity.
Candice Wu
App Store
The app's search and map features are poorly designed, making it difficult to find restaurants. The auto-zoom on the map is particularly frustrating, and the inability to add messages when modifying reservations is a waste of time.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
OpenTable is convenient for making reservations, but the lack of support when issues arise is frustrating. I had problems redeeming points and received no response from support after a month.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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