Yelp: It’s gotten worse since Google made changes to comply with EU rules
Users are even more likely to stick with Google due to one change, says Yelp. Enlarge (credit: Anjali Nair; Getty Images) To comply with looming rules that ban tech giants from favoring their own services, Google has bee.....»»
Best travel apps 2023, according to Apple. You"ll want to bookmark this.
Apple drops its favorite travel apps of 2023. Apple's App Store editors came together and picked the best travel apps of 2023 — 20 in total.Some may be familiar to you already, including Airbnb, Lyft, Uber, Hopper, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and.....»»
People who contribute least in crowdsourcing can do the most to improve a public good, says study
Whether talking about the office kitchen, hiking trails or ratings on Yelp, there are always people who put in effort to leave those spaces better. There are also those who contribute nothing to that public good......»»
Yelp sues Texas to defend its labeling of crisis pregnancy centers
Yelp is suing Texas to ensure it can continue to tell users that crisis pregnancy centers listed on its site do not provide abortions or abortion referrals, opening a new front in the fight between states and the tech industry over abortion restricti.....»»
Yelp names and shames businesses paying for 5-star reviews
Plus: Amazon announced last week that two fake review brokers were arrested. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) Yelp has started publicly naming and shaming businesses that pay for reviews. The review.....»»
Rating platforms drive sales at tourist-area NYC eateries
Ratings on platforms such as Yelp and TripAdvisor can greatly impact high-priced New York City restaurants that service tourists, but have less of an effect on restaurants frequented by "locals" outside of tourist areas, according to new Cornell rese.....»»
Judge narrows Trump-era Google antitrust case brought by states and the Justice Department
Google will not have to face allegations by dozens of states that the tech giant's design of its search results page has harmed rivals, such as Yelp or Expedia, a federal judge ruled in an opinion unsealed Friday, just weeks before the closely watche.....»»
Yelp harnesses AI and LLMs to enhance search, review and hiring experiences
Yelp has introduced new AI-powered features aimed to enhance its platform's search and discovery and better connect users with businesses. Yelp has introduced new AI-powered features aimed to enhance its platform's search and discovery and bett.....»»
Yelp launches AI search review highlights and suggestions, $2,500 guarantee, ‘Surprise Me’ feature
Yelp is out with some major updates today including AI-powered review highlights and search suggestions to make it easier to find what you’re looking for, a $2,500 guarantee for services purchases through the platform, a new “Surprise Me” opti.....»»
Yelp to begin prominently labeling crisis pregnancy centers to avoid confusion
Yelp on Tuesday said it is introducing a new label to more clearly identify crisis pregnancy centers, which do not perform abortions and typically attempt to persuade people from terminating pregnancies, in the latest example of tech companies adapti.....»»
Remember Yelp? It’s back with a brand new app design
Yelp has struggled to find its footing in recent years, but now the company is launching a majorly redesigned version of its app for Android users......»»
People are blaming restaurants and other businesses for COVID-related issues, according to Yelp report
It seems like a lot of people took out their COVID frustrations on hard-hit restaurants and other small businesses this year.According to Yelp's Trust & Safety report for 2021, the user-generated local business review platform removed more than 15,50.....»»
Yelp’s new ad types aim to connect national advertisers to local users
Sponsored Collections may appeal to brands that typically don’t advertise on Yelp and Seasonal Spotlight Ads might help multi-location brands create another touchpoint to showcase their seasonal promotions. Please visit Search Engine Land for the.....»»
Yelp’s new home feed looks like a certain popular social media app
The new feed shows users Popular Dishes and Yelp Connect posts based on physical proximity to the business, the popularity of a dish in reviews and the recency of the content. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article......»»
Yelp adds tools that let businesses share their COVID policies related to vaccines
As more businesses around the U.S. are choosing to implement vaccine requirements for patrons or staff, business discovery and review site Yelp is introducing new tools that allow businesses to communicate those changes to their customers. On Thursda.....»»
Yelp adds the LGBTQ-owned attribute and rainbow-colored map pins for Pride Month
In April, searches for LGBTQ+-owned businesses on Yelp were up by more than 150% YoY. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article......»»
Yelp announces Custom Location Targeting, budget recommendations and more features to expand reach for local businesses
Local business owners are no longer limited to advertising around their physical location. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article......»»
Yelp’s Waitlist, analytics and POS updates aim to address shifting consumer preferences
Waitlist now supports takeout orders, and enhanced analytics may help managers evaluate how their restaurants are performing Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article......»»
A few pointers from the pros during SMX Report; Wednesday’s daily brief
Plus, Google extends deadline for Partner Program requirements and Yelp releases new features to address new consumer behaviors. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article......»»
Yelp puts trust and safety in the spotlight
Yelp released its very first trust and safety report this week, with the goal of explaining the work that it does to crack down on fraudulent and otherwise inaccurate or unhelpful content. With focus on local business reviews and information, you mig.....»»