There are many free features to choose from when creating and updating your Yelp Page. The typical listing has basic business information, photos, and reviews—and most business owners stop there. But a little extra work will make your page stand out. Here are five hidden gems that you can add for free. Specialties It is… Read more
As Dave Puncochar was fixing up his old Victorian home, he was intrigued by a niche subculture: the salvaging and repurposing of old wood. This art form takes underappreciated lumber and polishes it up to be used again for furniture, flooring, decorative accents, and more. With a newfound admiration for the unique, weathered touch that… Read more
When consumers come to Yelp, they’re ready to buy—90% of people make a purchase within a week. They’re looking for the right business to provide them with a specific service. But sometimes, especially with more complex jobs or services, consumers call around to get a quote or make an appointment. In those instances, consumers often… Read more
As the North America Chief Operating Officer and President of a global restaurant franchise organization—think Auntie Anne’s, Jamba Juice, and Cinnabon—Kat Cole isn’t your typical guest on Full Comp. She’s not a chef nor does she run a restaurant on a daily basis. But then again, Kat Cole is anything but typical. She went from… Read more
An ‘80s-themed milkshake bar. The oldest operating Jewish deli in Miami-Dade. An 18-tap craft beer hotspot. A sustainably and locally sourced burger joint. What could all of these different concepts possibly have in common? Welcome to Kush Hospitality. Matthew Kuscher, known by his friends (and now us) as Kush, opened his first restaurant in 2011… Read more
As you round out a year of unexpected challenges and necessary adaptation, you’ve likely found that the sales and marketing tactics you’ve historically relied on no longer yield the same results. This may have led to lower profits, missed goals, or even worse, layoffs or furloughs for your workers. To avoid facing similar challenges in… Read more
Here’s what’s been keeping us busy: updates for business owners using Yelp, which are available to when you log in to your account. While you’re there, be sure to make any necessary updates to your page to reflect your current operations, offerings, and safety measures. New Yelp Ads featuresNew Yelp for Restaurants features “Open to All”… Read more
People have been dining out for more than a thousand years—since the first restaurant as we know it opened in 1100 A.D. in China—and have operated in basically the same way ever since. You sit down at a table, a server takes your order, brings that order to the kitchen where it is prepared, and… Read more
Yelp launched the Open to All attribute in 2018 in partnership with Open to All, encouraging businesses to make the commitment to creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive spaces for customers, employees, and communities. Over half a million businesses have since activated the Open to All attribute on their Yelp Business Pages. Alongside adoption of the… Read more
The average American creates 4.5 pounds of waste each day—that’s more than 1,600 pounds each year and three times as much as the global average—from soiled paper products and uneaten food to thrown-away clothes and single-use plastic. Those items end up in landfills, our water systems, and sometimes back in our own bodies. Key takeaways… Read more
Clear, concise, and regular communication is the key to connecting with your customers and generating business—now more than ever. Yelp Connect is an engaging tool to get your customers’ attention and share timely updates about your operations. Plus it’s easy to set up by logging into your Yelp for Business account. Based on the many… Read more