At Yelp, we understand the importance of mental wellbeing. Working from home brought its own set of challenges. And after a transition that affected all of our employees in one way or another, we knew we needed to do more than offer our usual mental health benefits. Our priority was to make sure our employees… Read more
Mental Health Awareness Month 2020: Wellbeing at Yelp
Yelp Employees Take The Stage: How Employee Panels Create Community
Employee panels have proven to be an effective platform for many teams, projects, and celebrations. Prior to COVID-19, these panels were often location specific and limited the amount of employees that could benefit from them. Being able to take these panels into a virtual space has allowed a record breaking number of employees to attend,… Read more
Behind the Review: a noteworthy first for a small-town HVAC business
This week’s installment of Behind the Review features our first home services business: Temp Rite Services, a heating and cooling company in the small North Carolina town of Yadkinville. That’s not the only first, though. Enter this week’s reviewer, Sam A., a self-described “meat and potatoes” guy, who wrote this business’ very first Yelp review. … Read more
The future of retail with expert Bob Negen
The retail industry was facing pressure even before the start of the pandemic as consumers shifted their purchasing behavior to digital-facing platforms. This trend has caught on even more with COVID, and traditional brick-and-mortar retail stores’ margins have taken a big hit. The pandemic has instigated changes to the retail industry that will likely become… Read more
11 Holiday photo ops in Greater Dallas to get you in the spirit
The holidays will look different for all of us this year. Finding the next socially-distant activity can be a bit of a challenge, especially when earnestly striving to get in the holiday spirit. We therefore searched high and low for the top photo spots in Greater Dallas to kick off your festivities. 1. Vitruvian Lights… Read more
Yelp’s top 20 places for ice skating across America in 2020
You know those ice skates you have in your garage? Yup. It’s time to polish those off and get excited for some outside winter fun. Whether it’s your first time on the ice or you feel like a pro, we’ve got some places for you to get your twirl on. Grab a mask, grab a… Read more
Yelp’s Redesigned Android App Gives Users a Fresh New Look and Personalized Experience
Whether you’re at home ordering delivery or in need of professional help as a new homeowner, at Yelp, we want to help people discover more of their community based on what’s most valuable to them. Today, Android users will now have even more control over their Yelp experience with expanded ways to indicate their personal… Read more
How to Nominate a Restaurant to Yelp’s 2021 Top 100 Places to Eat
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the restaurant industry in unprecedented ways and the long-term impact is still yet to be seen. While we are eager to return to normal, to dining out with friends and loved ones, we recognize we’re not there yet. The restaurant industry is facing a moment unlike any before and we… Read more
How small retailers can boost sales during the holidays
If you’re a small business owner, December usually brings two things: ample opportunity followed by chaos. Once Thanksgiving ends, you’re suddenly thrust right into the heart of gift-giving season. This can be a particularly chaotic time for retail shop owners, and while shopping malls won’t be as bustling this year, that doesn’t diminish the importance… Read more
Top breakfast sandwich spots in each state
A sandwich for breakfast? Sounds eggs-celent. A sandwich with cheese, eggs and meat, too? You’re bacon me crazy! While breakfast sandwiches are a sure delight at home, we can’t help but acknowledge that there are many incredible local spots doing it bigger and better. Whether you like yours with egg, bacon, cheese, on a bagel,… Read more