New App Design: Now with Bigger and Better Photos!
At Yelp, we have a mild obsession with photos, and it’s pretty apparent that our users can’t get enough of them either. In fact, we’ve been seeing photo engagement on Yelp steadily increase over the years. Well Yelpers, you’ve been heard, and we’re doing even more to showcase beautiful images more prominently. We’ve redesigned our… Read more
The Unstoppable March of Avocado Toast
The idea of putting avocado on bread goes back at least eight decades. Its recent revival as the open-faced, often-sea-salted delicacy known as avocado toast has sparked a food craze showing no signs of slowing. Yelp users love exploring and reviewing newly popular dishes, making our restaurant reviews a great source for trendspotting. As recently… Read more
5 Ways To Procrastinate Like A Pro
You know those days when you’re focused, productive, and plan things in advance? Those days are the best! If you’re anything like most of us, though, you probably run from one thing to the next without much time to plan ahead. That’s where the Yelp app comes in. In honor of busy schedules everywhere, we’ve… Read more
Now Use Yelp to Find Gender Neutral Restrooms
Today we’ve begun rolling out a new business attribute that helps users identify businesses that offer gender neutral restrooms to patrons. What constitutes a gender neutral restroom, you ask? Gender neutral restrooms are accessible to persons of any gender and are a locking, single-stall bathroom. On desktop and mobile versions of Yelp, users will be… Read more
Introducing: New Ask the Community Feature
Does this situation sound familiar? Your friends have decided to task you with choosing next week’s dinner spot but they’ve given you a laundry list of requirements to work with… One friend is bringing his two-year-old, the other is vegan, another is bringing their new puppy, and you just need to make sure there’s an… Read more
Valentine’s Day The Yelp Way: Hot Date Spots And A Sweet Coupon Code
We know Valentine’s Day can be stressful for everyone, whether you are seriously dating or seriously dateless. Yelp’s got your back with romantic restaurant recommendations, reservations, and a day-of deal from Eat24 if staying in is more your style. For last minute reservations, search for restaurants on Yelp and filter by reservation availability. Looks like… Read more
New Year, New Homepage
Who says you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression? With our new desktop homepage redesign we think you’ll love taking a second, third, or even fourth look around the new digs we created to build an even better Yelp homepage experience. What’s new on the Yelp homepage The new homepage features… Read more
Now Searchable on Yelp: Bizzes Inside Airports, Malls
Today we’re excited to announce a new feature for Yelp: Container businesses! No, we’re not talking about stores that sell tupperware. Container businesses are businesses that contain other businesses — think shopping malls and airports. Didn’t have time to pick up coffee before your flight? Now, you’ll be able to see which coffee shops and… Read more
Earn Rewards and Save at Local Businesses With Yelp Cash Back
It’s true, Yelpers love supporting local business. Now, you can earn money for frequenting the spots you love — and for checking out new ones, too! Yelp Cash Back, our new cash rewards program for local businesses across the country, automatically saves you money when you shop at participating businesses. It takes less than a… Read more
But First, Let Me Take a Yelfie
Yelp is all about sharing your experiences at local businesses, and we’re excited to announce yet another way to do just that. When checking into a business, you now have the opportunity to take a check-in photo to capture your surroundings. The camera will then flip, allowing you to take a selfie (or, a “Yelfie”),… Read more