Since 2004, over 40 million words of love and gratitude have been shared for local businesses on Yelp. To ring in Yelp’s 15th year we’re celebrating what 15 years of local love looks like in the reviews, gratitude, and experiences people have shared for local businesses since 2004.
Yelp reviews show a significant rise in consumer eco-consciousness
As the conversation around climate change heats up, consumers are increasingly taking note of the eco-friendly initiatives practiced at the businesses they’re patronizing. But we had to wonder, just how important is this information to Yelp reviewers and are the sustainable practices of businesses factoring into how consumers are rating them? To get a better… Read more
Yelp Announces the Most Haunted Cities in America
Beware! With the season of ghosts, goblins and trickery upon us, Yelp has unearthed the spookiest cities in America. We determined the Most Haunted Cities in America by the percentage of reviews that contain words associated with haunted places, like “ghost,” “haunt,” and “creepy” – excluding businesses in the Haunted House category – and our… Read more
Top 15 Trails, Parks, and Gardens in Greater Tallahassee
In celebration of 15 years of local love on Yelp, we’ve compiled a list of the top 15 trails, parks, and gardens in the Greater Tallahassee area according to Yelp data.
California’s Urban Centers Are Stagnating, According to Yelp’s Economic Average
Yelp’s Economic Indicator Is Up By 0.07% Nationally, A Possible Signal Of GDP Growth Yelp’s measure of the strength of local economies nationwide shows a modest rebound in the third quarter and continued stagnation in the urban centers of California, the nation’s most populous state and biggest economy. California’s position in the national and global… Read more
Study Shows 97% of People Buy from Local Businesses They Discover on Yelp
When people discover a business on Yelp, they’re ready to buy, according to a recent survey. In fact, the study from SurveyMonkey found that 97% of people spend money with a business they find on Yelp. People on Yelp make these purchases in a timely manner, too: 51% of users transact with the business they… Read more
The top 100 cities that share the most love on Yelp
Life is full of decisions. Some are big decisions, like “my sink just exploded. Who can save the day?” Some are also big decisions, like “donuts are amazing. Where can I get one?” Since Yelp started in 2004, over 40 million words of love and gratitude have been shared for local businesses to help with… Read more
Yelp Celebrates 15 Years of Connecting People with Great Local Businesses Through a Look Back at Trends and the Launch of Yelp15.com
In 2004, business school student Jeremy Stoppelman fell ill and needed a great doctor. When he realized he didn’t know how to find one, Yelp was born. This October marks 15 years since Yelp was launched to help people discover and connect with great local businesses. As we celebrate this milestone, we wanted to look… Read more
15 Most Photographed Businesses in the Midwest, According to Yelp
In celebration of fifteen years of Yelp, we tapped on the shoulder of our data scientists to find Yelp’s 15 most photographed businesses in the Midwest. These drool-worthy spots range from an art museum in Detroit to a famous horse track in Louisville. Methodology: This is an all-time list of the 15 most photographed businesses… Read more
Yelp Releases ‘Modern Love and Household Responsibilities’ Survey
Summer is well underway and that means pool parties, ice cream and fun in the sun. It also means doing not-so-fun things like mowing the lawn, fixing the AC, cleaning the pool and clearing out the garage. This got us thinking: how many hours a year do Americans spend on chores and how far will… Read more