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United States v Google
The Department of Justice has taken a critical first step in confronting Google’s anticompetitive abuses and monopoly power in search. Today, when a mom does a search for a pediatrician on Google, instead of being matched with the best information from across the web she is unwittingly steered to Google’s “house” product, which has objectively… Read more
Using requests to drive purchases
When consumers come to Yelp, they’re ready to buy—90% of people make a purchase within a week. They’re looking for the right business to provide them with a specific service. But sometimes, especially with more complex jobs or services, consumers call around to get a quote or make an appointment. In those instances, consumers often… Read more
Top 100 Ethiopian Restaurants in the U.S. According to Yelp
Eating Ethiopian food is not only tasty, it is a delightful cultural experience. From traditional practices like ‘gursha’ where one generously feeds their dining companion as a sign of affection and friendship, to the practice of sitting around a ‘mesob’ eating from an oversized, shared community plate, there is nothing quite like it. Never tried… Read more
The start of fall means many things—pumpkin spice, the changing of the leaves, and maybe even a little embrace of our own magic. From crystals to tarot readings and herbal tinctures, use Yelp for all your spiritual needs this Scorpio season and bookmark our national collection to “travel” to the Top 20 Spiritual Shops in… Read more
Lessons on revolutionary leadership from Kat Cole, COO of Focus Brands
As the North America Chief Operating Officer and President of a global restaurant franchise organization—think Auntie Anne’s, Jamba Juice, and Cinnabon—Kat Cole isn’t your typical guest on Full Comp. She’s not a chef nor does she run a restaurant on a daily basis. But then again, Kat Cole is anything but typical. She went from… Read more
Meet the Latinx Business Owners of Atlanta OTP
Latinx Heritage Month is a celebration of the vibrant cultures and many contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States. In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, Yelp partnered with Momento Latino to launch a new searchable, Latinx–owned business attribute to support Latinx-owned businesses. We also took this opportunity to highlight some of OTP’s amazing… Read more
Highly rated Black-Owned hair salons in North America
There are so many fantastic Black-owned hair salons to support across North America. This round up of 13 highly rated businesses will leave your locks feeling luscious and your tresses looking fabulous. At these highly rated salons it’s about so much more than just the haircut — it’s about the experience. The businesses below are in… Read more
Yelp Helps Parents (and Their Adult Children) Re-Empty the Nest, As a Majority of Young Adults Now Live in their Childhood Homes
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many young adults ditched their rentals and returned to their childhood homes to live with their parents, according to a Pew Research Center report. Its analysis of Current Population Survey data found that about 52% of young Americans ages 18 to 29 are now living with at least… Read more
Manhattan’s Local Adventure Challenge with Citi Bike
While we aren’t able to adventure out and travel as much as we’d like to right now, we’re bringing you a curated list of 15 challenges and must-do experiences in Manhattan brought to you by the Yelp Elite Squad! We’ve partnered with Citi Bike to help you breeze through the Adventure Challenge and get some… Read more
Behind the business: Kush Hospitality and its eclectic celebration of Miami
An ‘80s-themed milkshake bar. The oldest operating Jewish deli in Miami-Dade. An 18-tap craft beer hotspot. A sustainably and locally sourced burger joint. What could all of these different concepts possibly have in common? Welcome to Kush Hospitality. Matthew Kuscher, known by his friends (and now us) as Kush, opened his first restaurant in 2011… Read more
A Day in the Life of Issabelle F, Yelp Vancouver Community Manager
Meet Issabelle F, Community Director for Yelp Vancouver. Issabelle is just a few months shy of her four year “Yelpiversary”, serving as the go-to-gal for all things community in Vancity. Growing up in both the US and Canada, Issabelle sat down to share some learnings from all that’s happened so far in 2020 and… Read more