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•  Consumers can now stay updated on businesses’ health and safety precautions •  Yelp will proactively safeguard businesses that add the new attributes With the uncertainty surrounding the spread of the COVID Delta variant, we’re seeing an increasing number of businesses implement new safety measures to protect their employees and communities. To help consumers understand… Read more

Introducing Yelp’s New App Icons and Refreshed Logo

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Today, we’re introducing Yelp’s refreshed logo and our reimagined suite of app icons. Our latest updates are part of the continued roll out of our new modernized platform. Yelp started as a discovery and review site and has since grown into a one-stop local platform where people can easily discover, connect and transact with great… Read more

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In Q2 2021 the U.S. saw a significant decrease in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations fueled by many Americans getting vaccinated once they qualified. While the Delta variant continues to create some uncertainty, 59% of Americans 18 years of age and older are fully vaccinated, every state except Hawaii has fully reopened, and across the… Read more

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Today, Yelp announced Yelp Audiences, a new way to help national and regional advertisers connect with consumers across the web based on Yelp search activity. Yelp Audiences offers an opportunity for location-based, direct-to-consumer, consumer packaged goods, and online advertisers to reach Yelp’s high-intent audience at all stages of the buying cycle. We sat down with… Read more

Yelp Announces the Top Backyard Trends of Summer 2021 with Famed Interior Designer Jeremiah Brent

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As warm weather approaches and summer kicks into full swing, outdoor activities are top of mind for many Americans. Last year, Yelp saw mentions of interior designers increase 372% as people spent more time in their kitchens, converted spare rooms to offices, and completed projects around the home amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This year is all… Read more

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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