Online Reviews

Growing a Business

The Simple Thing That the Owners of This Pizza Spot Do Every Day That Put Them on Yelp's Top 100 List Three Years in a Row

Alessandro Farrugio and his family are pizza restaurant experts, having been in the business for over four decades. Learn how they built their Yelp-acclaimed establishment by investing in authentic food and quality service.

Growing a Business

When Customers Balked at High Prices, This Bubble Tea Maker Educated Them About Quality Ingredients. Now His Flea Market Stand Has Turned Into 3 Permanent Locations.

From day one, Mathew Wong's goal has been to share the authentic bubble tea experience with his community. By staying true to his vision and facing obstacles head-on, he's brought a taste of Asia to customers across three New York City neighborhoods with his company Tea and Milk.

Branding

How to Better Manage Your Brand's Reputation in the Digital Age

In the review economy, a proactive approach to addressing complaints can help brands rise above negativity.

Growing a Business

Yelp Community Managers Share Their Best Tips for Black Shop Owners to Boost Business and Build Community

Three Yelp Community Managers share community-building resources and advice for Black-owned businesses and their customers.

Growing a Business

The Counter Service at Yo' Mama's Is Just As Unique As Its Name. Here's Why People Come Back for the Experience as Much as the Food.

Learn how the owner of Yo' Mama's manages business operations and online reviews to balance her needs with those of her customers.

Growing a Business

Reputation Management Starts Before Your First Bad Review — Here's How to Develop a Proactive Crisis Plan

Reputation management should not be an afterthought or a reactive measure. Use these tips to prepare for a crisis before it hits.

Growing a Business

How This California Hot Spot Grew From Delivery-Only to Pop-Up Shop to Storefront

Learn how Miguel's Artisan Recipes uses customer feedback and community opportunities to dish out crowd-favorite cuisine.

Growing a Business

The Owners of This Texas Farmers Market Took a Big Gamble. Here's How It Paid Off Bigger Than They Dreamed.

A Texas farmers market educates customers about the importance of shopping local for a healthy lifestyle and an even healthier small business community.

Growing a Business

This Mom and Pop Ice Cream Shop's Success Comes Down to This Simple Phrase

Sundae Scoop in Virginia Beach is committed to building community both inside and outside of its walls.

Starting a Business

Inside the Spa Where Calming Treatments Are Served Up With Craft Beer

Oakwell Beer Spa invites guests into a world of relaxing treatments combined with craft beer. Learn how Damien Zouaoui and Jessica French turned a popular European concept into a budding U.S. wellness chain.

Marketing

Don't Fall Victim to a Digital Hitman — Here Are 6 Ways to Protect Your Online Reputation From Fake Reviews

Safeguarding your online reputation has become paramount, yet all it takes to damage it is just one little fictional allegation. Protecting yourself from fake reviews requires a strategic defense plan, built on active monitoring, reviews verification and counteraction.

Social Media

9 Steps for Building a Reputation Management Plan That Wins Customers and Gives You an Edge

Your company's reputation is its most valuable asset. Learn how to build a strategy to protect it.

Marketing

Is it Time to Strengthen Your Company's Reputation? Here's How to Get Your Online Image (and Reviews) Back on Track

A bad reputation can sink client trust and make it impossible to grow your financial services business. Here's how to get your reputation and your competitive edge back on the right path.

Branding

How to Lower the Risks to Your Brand Reputation (and Build an Image that Wins New Business)

A proactive reputation management strategy helps put the brand conversation in your control.

Growing a Business

How to Write Honest Reviews That Help Local Businesses Thrive

Yelp Community Manager Bailey Dixon provides tips for Yelp users on how to write reviews that help local businesses improve.