
Yelp
Yelp connects people with great local businesses, offering reviews, photos, and business information.
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detected 2026-06-22“Hot take - why is it every time I write a review on yelp that’s a 3 star or below, I have all the business owners in my comments or direct messages arguing me and telling me to take down the reviews. I am only writing a review based off of…”
View on Reddit“Yelp is slowly dying, and this is coming from a 10+ year Yel Elite. This is something a lot of have been noticing. The graduate shift using Google Maps more and more.”
View on Reddit“I claimed my free listing yet all of my reviews are not merged. They keep calling me everyday to pay for advertising which I am very confused about. Now when I search for my business name the Yelp page pops up with only the two bad reviews…”
View on Reddit“Yelp is the worst job I have ever had. The quotas are so hard to get to and they constantly change. If you don’t meet quota they constantly threaten you with a PIP or termination.”
View on Reddit“Lately I've been comparing the weight of Google reviews vs. Yelp reviews for my clients and I'm wondering if Yelp even has any relevance at all or is it basically obsolete at this point? Like not just from a people checking out reviews pov…”
View on Reddit“Yes the job sucks. If you like cold calling, maybe you’ll enjoy it. But if not, stay away. Yes it’s 80+ dials a day. Yes they can jump into your calls and talk in your ear.”
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What does Yelp do?
Yelp is an online platform that publishes crowd-sourced reviews about local businesses, along with their operating hours, contact information, and other details. It helps consumers discover and connect with a wide range of services, from restaurants and salons to plumbers and doctors, while providing businesses with tools to engage with customers.
Where is Yelp headquartered?
Yelp is headquartered in San Francisco, United States.
When was Yelp founded?
Yelp was founded in 2004.
What industry does Yelp operate in?
Yelp operates in Local Search, Online Reviews, Business Directory, Consumer App, Marketplace, Food Delivery.