First of all, congratulations—you’re a new business owner! What an exciting time – you took the plunge. It’s time to start thinking about putting your business out there and getting customers. With 97% of consumers using the internet to find a local business, and 86% of consumers read reviews for local businesses, you’ve come to… Read more
We’ve got big news: Nowait is now Yelp Waitlist! Today we’re introducing you to a new name and a new look for the same Yelp Nowait you know and love. We’re excited to re-meet you as Yelp Waitlist. What does this mean for my restaurant? No action is required by you! Starting May 1 your… Read more
Some told him it was a rash idea—but 15 successful retail locations later, Sal was sure he’d proved them wrong. When it comes time to expand their business, some entrepreneurs spend years sussing out the right location. They look at property values, highway access, available lots, taxes, and projected demographic shifts. Sal the Tire King… Read more
The cynics will say: you can’t just open a coffee shop anymore. There’s already one on every corner. That’s why when someone asks: “What does your company do?”—what they’re really asking is: “What does your company do that’s so dang special?” or “Why should your company exist?” Your value proposition is the answer to that… Read more
So you’ve just taken the next step to grow your business with Yelp…now what? Welcome to Yelp! We’re excited to feature your business when consumers search for a business like yours. Whether you’re a Yelp for Business Owners guru or seeing your account for the first time, it’s important to understand the tools that come… Read more
In every neighborhood there’s that one house. I’m sure you know it. The house where the Halloween decorations are up until December, the holiday lights are up until May, and you can still find last year’s Easter eggs all year round. As time goes on, things change (or at least they should). The same goes… Read more
Picture this, you’re at home cooking dinner one night when you notice a mouse scurry across the kitchen counter. Even though you love the movie Ratatouille, you probably aren’t excited by the idea of this rat hiding under your hat teaching you how to cook. You’d want this unwelcome guest out of your home as… Read more
How do customers find a great local business like yours? When consumers are looking for a business like yours, they go online to find what they want, where they want it, when they want it. They’re really just looking to choose the best business for their needs. And when a consumer is looking for a… Read more
In honor of Women’s History Month, we hosted educational events in 11 cities about marketing to women. The events featured panels of expert business owners and savvy consumers picked right from the Yelp Elite community. We asked them to share their experiences and learnings from both sides of the marketing equation.So, what’s the magic advice… Read more
Social media is not only a free tool but a very powerful one businesses can (and should) use to connect with consumers. Whether you’re a brand new business or seasoned, it’s important to remind customers about the various social channels you have a presence on and to let customers know you’re on Yelp. Placing Yelp… Read more