Yelp Data Shows Restaurants are Reopening Amidst a Surge in Diner Demand
As we head into the summer, nearly 65% of adults in the U.S. have received at least one dose of the vaccine, many local restrictions and mask mandates… Read more
Yelp’s ‘Decks for Dads’ Gives the Ultimate Father’s Day Gift – a Finished Deck
As summer approaches and homeowners are continuing to upgrade their outdoor spaces in anticipation of warmer weather, oftentimes those ambitious and well-intentioned projects are left for dad to complete. Dads may start these home improvements with the best of intentions, but then life takes over and – like many of us who lost interest in… Read more
Yelp’s Biggest Food and Drink Trends for Summer 2021
As temperatures warm, this summer is poised for a return to social activities and celebrations — and for most of us, that means delicious food. Many of us are eager to return to dining out, rooftop bars and outdoor festivities. In April, the share of U.S. restaurant searches specifically for reservations were up 106% from… Read more
Yelp Names the Top Summer Travel Destinations of 2021, and How to Bring Them to You
Though we’re well on the road to recovery, COVID-19 has still caused Memorial Day and summer travel to look a little different this year. Some Americans are vaccinated and excited to hit the open road, while others may be opting to spend time at home with family and friends. With that in mind, we’re naming… Read more
Yelp makes it easy to support LGBTQ-owned businesses, and find “Open to All” places to celebrate Pride
To celebrate Pride Month, Yelp is making it easier than ever for consumers to support businesses that align with their values, and find safe and welcoming places to enjoy Pride celebrations all month long. Starting today, Yelp is introducing an LGBTQ-owned business attribute that will allow business owners to self identify as LGBTQ-owned. In addition,… Read more
Returning to Yelp Offices in 2021
Over the last year, we learned that we can operate successfully as a distributed remote workforce, which we attribute to the tenacity of Yelp employees. While we plan to continue to operate as a distributed workforce when we return to the office, we know that some employees are looking forward to having flexible access to… Read more
Yelp Releases New Yelp for Business Features, Enabling More Effective Advertising and Adding Control and Value for Business Owners
In the year since we introduced the entirely reimagined Yelp for Business platform, we have continued to innovate on new products and features to help businesses succeed on Yelp. We’ve been focused on giving business owners more control over their Yelp page and ads, helping them reach and engage with the high intent customers they… Read more
Yelp and Zillow Rank the Top U.S. Metros for Digital Nomads Just in Time for National Moving Month
Today, Yelp announces a partnership with Zillow to name the Top U.S. Metros for Digital Nomads, using a new “Digital Nomad Index” to pinpoint cities that offer the best mix of available, affordable and flexible rental housing and community amenities sought after by those with newfound flexibility to explore the country as they work remotely…. Read more
Yelp and Gold House Partner to Make It Easier to Support Asian-owned Businesses
With the escalation of anti-Asian hate crimes and violence we’ve seen across the nation during the pandemic, there’s never been a more important time to support the Asian American community. According to our latest Economic Impact Report on diverse businesses (released today), it’s clear that consumers are increasingly looking to support Asian business owners as… Read more
Supporting the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community Inside and Outside Yelp
The alarming rise in xenophobic and racist hate crimes against Asian Americans over the last year, coinciding with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and racist rhetoric tied to the virus, is heartbreaking to witness. These latest attacks are yet another reminder that we must all use our voices and whatever platform we have to… Read more
Standing against hate and supporting the Asian community
Yesterday’s horrific shootings in Atlanta are another brutal reminder that we all must take a stand against the senseless violence towards the Asian community. The rise of hate crimes towards Asian-Americans has skyrocketed over the last year, exacerbated by COVID-19, and there’s never been a more urgent call to come together and do the necessary… Read more