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The start of the new year brought many positive changes to local economies – a downward trend of nationwide COVID-19 cases, more than 200 million vaccinations administered and many local businesses reopening with larger capacity and indoor operations. In January, our Yelp Economic Average 2020 annual report showed early signs of recovery, even during the… Read more
With the escalation of anti-Asian hate crimes and violence we’ve seen across the nation during the pandemic, there’s never been a more important time to support the Asian American community. According to our latest Economic Impact Report on diverse businesses (released today), it’s clear that consumers are increasingly looking to support Asian business owners as… Read more
1. Update your Yelp Page Start by claiming your business on Yelp and updating your page. Make sure essential information is correct so customers can easily find you. This includes your website, phone number, and hours of operation. Other information to keep updated includes: Restaurant menusService or delivery areasBusiness or trade licenses That last one… Read more
There’s nothing better than pizza and beer, especially when they both are from local gems. The South Bay Yelp Elite Squad recently got the opportunity to check out Parktown Pizza Company’s brand new location in San Jose for a taste of their delicious pizza. To make the experience even better, San Jose-based brewery Narrative Fermentations… Read more
What has 115 rave reviews and nearly 800 drool-worthy photos? The event page for our Elite Week experience at Desi, a contemporary Indian restaurant near Downtown Campbell. Yelpers loved the flavorful food, drinks, and most importantly, getting a chance to meet Archana & Mohit (owners of the restaurant) and learn more about this great local… Read more
An Elite Week at one of the most Instagrammable spots in the South Bay!? Yes please! I mean, just look at this place: To kick off the Spring season, the local Yelp Elite Squad were treated to a specialty beverage plus chicken & waffles (or a vegetarian option) at the K Cafe Patisserie & Tea… Read more
It can be difficult to satisfy the wide variety of customer expectations while also maintaining the integrity of your business. For Chef Lucas Sin of Nice Day Chinese in New York City, he takes on this challenge with pride—recognizing and delivering what his customers want and also honoring the core values and mission upon which… Read more
For years, Yelp continued to use an interview process that was created when we were a 50-200 person Engineering organization, with only a handful of interviewers: Each interviewer wrote their own interview questions A few senior leaders gave overall hire/no hire decisions for every panel Interviewers received ad hoc feedback from senior leaders when it… Read more
Most of the regulars at Mina’s World have never stepped foot inside. The Philadelphia cafe opened just 18 days before COVID-19 shut down the city, dashing any hopes for a bustling hangout spot. Knowing they had to reimagine their business model, co-owners Sonam Parikh and Kate Egghart found a way to serve the community from… Read more
Biscuits in the south go together like… well biscuits and gravy! We love our buttery little circles with gravy, meats, eggs or anything else you can think of. To celebrate our tasty southern treat, we’re taking you on a tour of some of the best that Birmingham has to offer. 1. Trattoria Zaza – “If… Read more
Henna is a natural dye grown from a plant and has been practiced for over 5000 years in Pakistan, India, Africa and the Middle East. Henna may be as much as over 9000 years old, and in ancient Egypt, Cleopatra herself may have used henna for decorative purposes. Today, henna art is still practiced by… Read more
At Yelp, we see allyship as far more than an identifier. We believe developing ally skills requires genuine intention, curiosity, and empathy. Above all, being an ally is a verb, and an ever evolving journey. As part of our efforts to promote authentic allyship and to help educate our employees, we’ve created a series of… Read more