YELP FOR BUSINESS

YELP FOR BUSINESS SERVICE

YELP FOR BUSINESS SERVICE

Yelp is the modern, online version of the yellow pages.

When people are searching for a local business, Yelp provides recommendations and acts as a local business directory. Yelp offers all businesses the opportunity to attract new customers via online sharing to reach people who are searching and intending to make a buying decision. Whenever folks are searching for a local business, Yelp may be a part of the conversation. 

WHO WILL YOU FIND ON YELP?

There are over 35 million unique monthly users on the Yelp mobile app. Yelp users are primarily between 35-54. Nearly half of all Yelp users have an income over $100k a year. Check out Yelp’s Fast Facts for more stats about Yelp users.

WHAT ARE YELP USERS LOOKING FOR?

Everything you can imagine! Yelp is not just a restaurant review site. Consumers use Yelp to search for every type of local business, from restaurants, boutiques, and salons to dentists, mechanics, plumbers, and more.

HOW ARE CONSUMERS USING YELP?

Consumers use Yelp via the app on their phones, mobile site in a browser, and via the website. Consumers can use Yelp in 32 countries. Yelp has a large network of partners, so Yelp data is integrated into searches on Apple products and other partners.

WHEN ARE CONSUMERS USING YELP?

Consumers use Yelp when they’re ready to buy! Yelp is at the end of the decision-making process. Up to 97% of Yelp users spend money with a business they find on Yelp.

WHY ARE CONSUMERS USING YELP?

Consumers use Yelp to find the best business to meet their needs. Consumers using Yelp are looking for a great local business like yours, and they’re looking to buy. That means with a Great Yelp for Business Page, you’re tapping into an audience passionate about making an educated decision on where to spend their money.

PRICES

We do this excellent Yelp For Business Page Setup for a very low $299 (includes 1-year Support) or $29/month (1-year contract).

Maintenance after the first 12 months is available for a low $9.99/month.

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FAQ

By claiming business pages, business owners gain access to a suite of free tools to showcase their businesses on Yelp. With claimed business pages, they can Respond to reviews with a direct message or public comment.

A Yelp Business Page is free to set up and is a great way to spread the word about your business. Many consumers use the Yelp app to search for great local businesses, but the business information that you add to your Yelp Page—such as hours, website, etc. — is typically pushed through to Yelp partners.

It’s free to set up and manage a business profile on Yelp. You will have to pay $1 per day for business page upgrades, such as adding a call to action (CTA) button or removing competitor’s ads from your page, and $600 per 1,000 impressions if you choose to use Yelp advertising.

5 Steps To Optimize your Yelp Listing to Rank Higher (for Free)

  1. Find your keywords for the cities your business serves
  2. Optimize your business description (Lots of Details and Keywords)
  3. Optimize your specialty section
  4. Fill out all of your service cities, not just where your business is located
  5. Ask for service-specific Yelp reviews from your Customer

Claiming a business on Yelp is how you manage your Yelp Page. Claiming your Yelp business page allows you to edit the details on your page and gives you access to a suite of free tools and metrics for your business. For example, once you claim your Yelp business page, you can update your hours, add details about your business, upload photos, respond to reviews, and more.

Having an unclaimed Yelp business listing doesn’t mean potential customers can’t find you, it just means what potential customers find may not accurately reflect your business. So, an unclaimed Yelp Business Listing doesn’t mean these businesses don’t have listings; it just means their listings are roaming out there in the wild, without an owner and likely with inaccurate information.

  • Go to your business’ Yelp page
  • Click on “Claim this business” on the right
  • Create a Yelp for Business Owners account or sign into your existing account
  • Confirm that Yelp has the correct phone number for your business

  • Go to Yelp for Business at biz.yelp.com/claim.
  • Find your business by typing in your business name. If it’s listed, click on it. If it’s not listed, click “Add to Yelp for Free.”

There is currently no way to remove your business from Yelp on your own, but you can request to be removed from Yelp. Such a request is rarely granted due to Yelp’s policy and monetization plan.

You don’t have to be a business owner to add a business onto Yelp. Users can create listings for businesses currently not on Yelp. It usually takes under two days for a business listing to be approved by Yelp administrators.

Free Ways to Optimize Your Yelp Listing

  • Check and Change Your Yelp Profile Photo
  • Include More Photos in your Yelp listing
  • Include Your Business Hours and Holidays
  • Add Lots of details to Your Description
  • Be sure to Select Your Categories
  • Set up Yelp Messenger
  • Create Yelp Deals to attract new customers
  • Set Up Check-in Offers

  • The Biggest Challenge: Complying with Yelp Guidelines
  • Don’t Ask, But Do Give a “Heads Up”
  • Use Review Widgets on your Website
  • Respond to Reviews within 24 hours
  • Take Advantage of Yelp Branding
  • Share Your Best Yelp Reviews on your Website and Social Media

  • Choose the Right Service Category
  • Make a List of Keywords You Want to Rank For
  • Update Your Listing With Those Keywords
  • Get Reviews That Include Your Keywords
  • Fill out Your Profile Completely
  • Unfilter Positive Reviews

Although Yelp reviews do not always show up above Google’s own search results, they are visible in many local intent queries, and have an impact on Google rankings. A well-made Yelp for Business Page can help to increase overall brand interaction and engagement.

To find the Business Profile you want to request ownership of, use either of these methods:

  • Go to business.google.com/add.
  • Enter the name and address of the business, then choose it from the search results
  • Find your business on Google Search or Google Maps.
  • Under the Business Profile, click Claim this business

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