The shooting of Jacob Blake by police in Wisconsin last week is a jarring reminder of the unrelenting brutality of racism in America. This latest use of excessive force on Black lives reminds us that we must remain vigilant and continue to demand racial justice. While our attention is constantly shifting with new headlines competing… Read more
Today Yelp is releasing 232 Consumer Alerts this quarter, notifying consumers of shady review practices. These alerts are Yelp’s way of informing the public of attempts to influence ratings and reviews by offering compensation in exchange for reviews or spamming business pages with positive reviews. Yelp exists to empower and protect consumers, and maintaining their… Read more
As a business owner, one of the most important steps to success is showing what makes your business special and why local customers should work with you. We are now making this easier than ever by introducing new business page upgrades that will help consumers learn more about your business, beyond the photos and reviews… Read more
A few years ago, Yelp championed passage of the Consumer Review Fairness Act (CRFA) — more commonly known as the “Right to Yelp” bill. The goal of this federal law is to protect consumers’ ability to share feedback online by prohibiting businesses from including “gag clauses” in consumer form contracts. And it’s done just that,… Read more
Yelp exists to empower and protect consumers, including expecting parents looking for a hospital that provides high quality care and will meet their birthing needs. That’s why today, in partnership with the Northeast Business Group on Health (NEBGH) and their hospital rating site ExpectNY, we are announcing that Yelp will begin displaying maternity care measures… Read more
Starting today, you’ll notice a new batch of Consumer Alerts, which will appear on 228 business pages. These alerts are Yelp’s warning to consumers that someone is attempting to mislead them through review manipulation like paying for fake 5-star reviews or spamming their own pages with positive reviews. Yelp exists to empower and protect consumers,… Read more
Mom deserves the world… so this Mother’s Day skip the burnt bacon and breakfast in bed and treat your mom to a brunch meal as great as she is. If you’re looking for inspiration for your next meal with Mom, we’ve gathered a list of the top brunch places to treat Mom to waffles and… Read more
Summer is quickly approaching so we know many of you are getting started on planning your next vacation. If you’re looking for inspiration on where to go, we’ve gathered a list of the top hotels in the United States at every price point. Whether you’re looking for your next great beach vacation or a weekend… Read more
With tax season in full swing and refunds starting to roll in, many people are starting to daydream about how they’ll spend their money. If you’re one of the lucky taxpayers who will be getting a refund this year, we’ve gathered a list of the top $$$ and $$$$ restaurants on Yelp to help inspire… Read more
When you are about to invite a service provider into your home, you want to know as much as possible about that business. To help put your mind at ease, alongside the reviews and photos you already rely on, we’re introducing Yelp Verified Licenses for businesses in home and local services, medical, childcare, esthetics and other… Read more
Celebrate Women’s History Month this year by putting your money where your mouth is—and into the hands of the female entrepreneurs in your community. Today, we’re excited to announce that we are partnering with Rebecca Minkoff, famous designer and creator of the Female Founder Collective, to launch a “Women-Owned Business” attribute on Yelp! This information… Read more