How many of you are using Yelp to your advantage?

[Mikey P]

http://santacruzclean.com/blog/yelpers- ... 57d47a07db


You'll notice that down on the bottom we have 5 "filtered" reviews as well. Those are from Yelp News who have left less than 3 reviews.

Once they up their count the comments will show up on the main page.

 

[Mikey P]

We now advertise there so we show up on other companies pages.


Got to love this one.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/carpet-king-apt ... 6GqO-ZHM8Q

 

[renegade_cowboy]

I usually get 2-4 jobs a month from yelp.

 

[Brian R]

Mikey, I was searching around your area and your ad came up on Yelp. Right under your ad it said...
"You may also like...etc" ...and it was your ad. lol

Now that's exposure. lol

 

[glenboy]

do u pay for yelp or do u use the free listing

 

[Spots2Stop]

I am anxious to know when yelp starts with a good pay per view system. I have heard nothing but the best about their free listings; however I have not heard anything positive that was credible with in our industry as of yet about the paid ads. I do get work off of the free listing and give them credit for their screening techniques however I am saddened that I had a great one not go through because she had a new account (I think?). You can still see it but it is listed as a filtered review.

 

[Mikey P]

Yelp is free for all parties involved.

 

[johnbraun]

The more directories like Yelp you sign up for, the better ranking your site gets. So by all means, do it. And make sure you include your website link.

What I've found about these directories is they vary in how well they work in different cities. Some cities you may get several jobs a month while others nothing.

But none-the-less, it's a great idea to register for Yelp, Matchpoint, Citysearch, Hot Frog, and others.

John Braun