Today, we’re activating over 150 Consumer Alerts to let people know that we’ve caught businesses involved in attempts to deceive them. From a dental practice offering $15 credits for positive reviews to a spa offering refunds for removal of negative... Continue reading

For nearly twelve years, we at Yelp have been working around the clock to promote consumer trust. At the heart of this mission is the belief that consumers need access to reliable information before deciding where to spend their hard-earned... Continue reading

Consumer trust has always been Yelp’s number one priority. From our LIVES open data standard integrating restaurant health scores onto business pages, to our more recent ProPublica partnership incorporating health care statistics onto the Yelp business pages of medical treatment... Continue reading

Yelp launched its Consumer Alerts program nearly three years ago to catch people who might be trying to manipulate ratings and reviews. Today, we’re activating a new round of 51 alerts. Yelp has a team of investigators who scour the... Continue reading

Yelp began its Consumer Alerts program in October of 2012 to help consumers make more informed spending decisions. Our team of detectives is on a mission to catch businesses which may be trying to mislead consumers. We place a clear... Continue reading

On this leg of the Elite Spotlight journey, we’re hopping over to Germany to meet a bubbly Elite who’s always on the lookout for the next best discovery. Join me in saying ‘guten tag’ to Hamburg’s very own Doreen H!... Continue reading

We’re back with another edition of the Elite Spotlight series. This time, we’re taking a little trip across the pond to hang with a London Elite who’s always up for adventure. May we present to you, the fabulous Andrew M!... Continue reading

The Elite Spotlight Series continues with a Tucsonian overflowing with enthusiasm for exploring her own backyard. Drum roll, please. Introducing the adventurous Christy F! This Elite made the move from Detroit to Arizona without knowing a single soul, but that... Continue reading

What’s not to love about weekends? Time to catch up on sleep, maybe watch some sports and, of course, eat a tasty brunch (or two). We already know that Yelpers are turning to the site to plan where they’re going... Continue reading

Summer is finally here (well, “here” in the Northern Hemisphere, anyway) and hopefully it’s warming up in your city so that you can take full advantage of being outdoors. Whether you’re looking to lounge with a drink in-hand or work... Continue reading