2. This Live Demo Will Cover:
- Who uses Yelp and why?
- Harnessing the power of mobile
- How to use Yelp for Business Owners
- Best practices for responding to reviews
- Q & A
10. Smartphone Adoption Growing in the US
62% Of the US mobile
population now owns a
smartphone
and of that…
40% own an iPhone
Nielsen Mobile Study August 2013
15. New Free Tool for Restaurant & Bar Owners:
Yelp Reservations
Consumers who book a
reservation will get email and
text confirmation and
reminders
Business owners will get email
notifications, and the ability to
see and print a list of
confirmed reservations in their
Yelp Business Account.
Simply set up your
capacity, and
reservations are
enabled on your Yelp
business listing.
You can also add a
widget to your own
website to allow visitors
to book a Yelp
Reservation.
16. Optimize Your Listing – All of this is Free!
Add Photos
Add Basic Business
Information
Describe Your
Business
&
Recommend Like-
Minded
Businesses
Create a Yelp Deal
&
Gift Certificate
Add your
website &
receive
messages
from potential
customers
17. Your Mobile Audience:
Entice Them With A Check-in Offer
Thanks for checking in to Safari
Helicopter Tours!
Here’s a little something to show their
appreciation:
1 Free
Jurassic Waterfall Poster
19. MYTH: Most Yelp Reviews are Negative
FACT: Nearly 80% of Yelp Reviews are 3-Stars or Higher
Distribution of All Reviews
1 Star
13%
2 Stars
8%
Negative reviews play an important role too:
• A variety of experiences are consistent with real life
• You can’t please 100% of your customers 100% of the time
20. Negative Review? Stop, Drop & Roll.
1. Stop - Don't respond immediately. The best advice I've received is to
sleep on it (although I typically lose sleep over such reviews). Waiting 24
hours can make all the difference.
1. Drop - Drop the prideful, defensive and harsh response. Let a trusted co-worker
or friend read through your response before posting. Remember,
taking the high road is rarely a bad idea.
1. Roll - Roll with it. In the end, you can't control the opinions of your
clients. Attempt to mend any valid issues this person presented through
their review. Keep providing the best possible service and products. Do
those things and the more affectionate reviews will exponentially
multiply!
24. What Are Recommended Reviews?
All businesses are equal in this regard.
(Advertisers & non-advertisers treated equally; not recommended reviews viewable.)
25. Why Some Reviews Are Not Recommended
All businesses are equal in this regard.
(Advertisers & non-advertisers treated equally; not recommended reviews viewable.)
26. Simply leave a trail of breadcrumbs so your customers know where to find you online.
Provide Great Service
Don’t ask for reviews….
Update Your Email Signature
and Business Cards
Create a Check-In Offer & Yelp Deal
In-Office & Newsletter Marketing
27. Additional Help
Contact Our User Support Team: www.yelp.com/contact
Business Owner Log-in: www.biz.yelp.com
Business Support Center: www.biz.yelp.com/support
29. Paid Options –
Search Ads & Business Page Upgrades
Business Page Enhancements:
• Customized call to action
• 60-90 second video
• Photo slideshow
• Removal of competitor ads