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Yelp exists to empower and protect consumers, including expecting parents looking for a hospital that provides high quality care and will meet their birthing needs. That’s why today, in partnership with the Northeast Business Group on Health (NEBGH) and their hospital rating site ExpectNY, we are announcing that Yelp will begin displaying maternity care measures… Read more
The people who power the local economy started the year on the right foot. The Yelp Economic Average rose by eight tenths of a point in the first quarter of 2019 after a tough end to 2018. In the last quarter of that year, YEA—a measure of the health of important sectors across the U.S…. Read more
Riversport OKC If you’re still looking for the perfect summer getaway, may we suggest Oklahoma City? The city has grown by leaps and bounds in the last few years, thanks to a low business start-up costs and a strong spirit of entrepreneurship. You’re bound to fall in love with the friendliness, affordability, and hidden gems… Read more
In honor of National Rescue Dog Day (May 20), we used Yelp data to round-up a list of the most unique dog businesses across the United States. Why? Because rescue dogs deserve to be spoiled year-round! From birthday cakes to photo sessions, treat your pup like the king or queen it is. Oh My Dog!… Read more
Here are a few easy “to-do”s to mark “done” before you launch. If you ask a marketer about a plan-of-attack for your small business, you run the risk of drowning in acronyms. ROI, KPIs, OKRs….it can be a lot to digest. But really, marketing is just about having a conversation with your target customer. It’s… Read more
A few years ago, Yelp championed passage of the Consumer Review Fairness Act (CRFA) — more commonly known as the “Right to Yelp” bill. The goal of this federal law is to protect consumers’ ability to share feedback online by prohibiting businesses from including “gag clauses” in consumer form contracts. And it’s done just that,… Read more
Have you ever done a search to see where your business shows up on Yelp? It makes sense: every business wants to be number one for the searches that matter to their business. In order to get more exposure for your business on Yelp, it helps to understand how Yelp works. How does Yelp determine… Read more
You started running your Yelp ads and are ready to grow your business. Which is great. But it might also have you wondering how to get the biggest bang for your buck. Or how to even know if your ads are doing well in the first place. There are a few things you can do… Read more
Yelp Reservations has upgraded the Waitlist Management features with a new look and feel. Why? Efficiency is the name of the game when running a smooth operation. By speeding up common iPad actions and making it easier for your staff to see important information at quick glance, you’re able to get more parties through the… Read more
Plotting your next adventure? Consider Joshua Tree, a Southern California escape that’ll leave you feeling like you stepped into an issue of National Geographic (or perhaps a Dr. Seuss book). Only two hours from Los Angeles and less than an hour from Palm Springs, Joshua Tree makes for a most magical respite for Angelenos and… Read more
With Mother’s Day coming up, we are highlighting our Yelp Parents group in Washington, D.C. This small but mighty group represents over a dozen moms and dads working here in our nation’s capital Many members of Yelp D.C. Parents uprooted their families from across the country in order to launch our new office. It was… Read more
Lake Bde Maka Ska by Eric B When life gives Minnesotans lemons in the winter, they make a lake-full of lemonade in the summer. Once the weather warms up in Minneapolis-St. Paul, the numerous patios, lakes, trails, and seasonal venues open up in full force. The only challenge is taking full advantage of the few… Read more