The coronavirus pandemic has impacted every facet of our lives, from the dishes we craved at home to the home improvements we made to the beauty treatments we couldn’t live without. With 2020 being a year like no other, it’s no surprise that we’ll continue to feel the palpable impact of COVID-19 in our local… Read more
It’s no secret that 2020 changed the way we experience our homes. With more time at home than ever – in many cases working at home, and for children, remote learning – the trends in 2021 will inevitably be influenced by the shift in our lifestyles. In collaboration with Athena Calderone, celebrated design expert and… Read more
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The holiday season is nearly upon us! Whether you’re guilty of re-gifting your sister-in-law the same candle now five years in a row or you’ve earned a reputation as the most thoughtful secret Santa in the family, Yelp is here to help fuel your creativity and make you the most amazing local gift giver around… Read more
Our Q3 Yelp Economic Average report reveals the dramatic impact COVID-19 has had on local economies, uncovering the resilience of local businesses across the country.
Whether you’re cozying up with a pumpkin spice latte or you prefer a nice glass of cider, there’s no denying that fall is in full swing. To celebrate the cooling temperatures, Yelp’s data science team took a dive into search data to understand what flavors everyone is enjoying this fall. To gather this data, we… Read more
Today, Yelp announces a partnership with Zillow to name the Top Affordable U.S. Suburbs With a City Feel, using a new “Cityness Index” to pinpoint U.S. suburbs that best strike a balance between indoor and outdoor space, affordability and urban amenities that have long drawn Americans to cities. More and more Americans are working remotely… Read more
Since the first fears of the pandemic emerged in the U.S. in early March, businesses across the nation have endured six months of uncertainty. Yet, businesses are adapting and proving their resilience through lockdowns, reopenings, a summer surge in virus cases…
For the parents of school-age children, the coronavirus pandemic has made this year’s back to school season anything but routine. Across the country, college students return to colleges that may roll back to virtual learning at any moment, business owners continue to stay nimble amid changing guidelines and local outbreaks and parents navigate managing at-home… Read more
In honor of National Dog Day (August 26), Yelp teams in Chicago, Chicago ‘Burbs, and Chicago North Shore, used Yelp data to highlight 10 tail-waggin’ places to celebrate your furry best friend! From homemade treats to play spaces and grooming, there’s a little something to celebrate every breed and give them the joy they give… Read more