As a business owner, one of the most important steps to success is showing what makes your business special and why local customers should work with you. We are now making this easier than ever by introducing new business page upgrades that will help consumers learn more about your business, beyond the photos and reviews… Read more
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
Earth Day is a great reminder to cherish and care for the world we live in. As reports draw attention to failing recycling systems across the U.S., researchers uncover that there is three times the amount of plastic in the North Atlantic now than in the 1960’s, and experts warn that the plastic in the… Read more
The perfect pair, a match made in heaven, two peas in a pod… These are just a few ways to describe DQ’s new Chicken & Waffles Basket. Beginning this week, parties of two can make a reservation through Yelp to enjoy DQ’s new sweet and savory offering at their own private table, adorned with vibrant décor,… Read more
Today we are introducing Wellness Support Alerts on Yelp to point consumers to free, confidential and publicly available resources when they may be in a time of need. We are dedicated to connecting people with great local businesses but recognize that some circumstances call for more immediate, easily-accessible resources than traditional brick and mortar establishments…. Read more
When you are about to invite a service provider into your home, you want to know as much as possible about that business. To help put your mind at ease, alongside the reviews and photos you already rely on, we’re introducing Yelp Verified Licenses for businesses in home and local services, medical, childcare, esthetics and other… Read more
Celebrate Women’s History Month this year by putting your money where your mouth is—and into the hands of the female entrepreneurs in your community. Today, we’re excited to announce that we are partnering with Rebecca Minkoff, famous designer and creator of the Female Founder Collective, to launch a “Women-Owned Business” attribute on Yelp! This information… Read more
In March 2017, Nowait joined the Yelp family. The number of restaurants using Yelp Nowait has grown to just over 4,800 as of September 2018. To better serve your needs, the Nowait Guest App is moving to Yelp! Here’s everything you need to know: Is the Nowait Guest app going away? Yes, the Nowait Guest… Read more
Not unlike eating three meals a day, driving is a part of most of our daily routines. With the rate of car ownership rebounding in recent years and commute times in major U.S. metro areas increasing, studies suggest that Americans spent 70 billion hours driving in 2016. To make those hours a little more productive,… Read more
Since acquiring Nowait in 2017, we’ve continued to integrate it into Yelp and introduce features that benefit both diners and restaurants. We’re seeing the results in action; more people are joining restaurant waitlists through the Yelp app than ever before. Yelp Waitlist has saved diners more than 4.1 billion minutes of wait time to date…. Read more