how to use yelp.com to your advantage
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We've partnered with Darnell Holloway, Head of Yelp's Business Outreach Team to provide you with even more details about how to use Yelp.com most effectively. Darnell shares with us what other property managers are doing along with best practices on using Yelp's free review response tools. This complimentary webinar provides you with action-oriented information that you can use in your online marketing efforts today.TRANSCRIPT
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Yelp 101: The World of Online Reviews
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Darnell HollowayManager of Local Business Outreach
www.yelp.com/contactwww.biz.yelp.com
@darnelljustin
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Today’s Agenda:
1. Yelp 101: The Basics of Our Site
2. Business Owners Account: Unlock Your Tools
3. Reviews: Do’s and Don’ts of Responding
4. Reputation/Content Management: Achieving a Strong Online Presence
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Yelp 101: The Basics of
Our Site
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Why Yelp Exists:
To connect people with great local businesses.
“[Yelp] helped me find my hairstylist, apartment, plumber, restaurant…”
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Now More Than Ever, Consumers Rely on Online Reviews
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The Yelp App: Coming to a Device Near You!
• Yelp mobile app is used on of 8.2 million unique mobile devices (Q3 2012)
• Approximately 45% of all searches on Yelp come from our mobile apps.
• Every second, a consumer generated directions to or called a business from a Yelp app.
•A photo was uploaded at least every 30 seconds from the Yelp app.
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What Makes Yelp Different?
What it is: Since Day 1, our focus has always been on creating a community of reviewers
What it’s not: Yelp isn’t a bulletin board or drive-by review site
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Polling Question
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Yelp Consumers are Affluent, Educated Adults
Reviewed Businesses in Every Category
US Demographics
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Business Owners Account:
Unlock and Use Your Tools
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Start Here: www.biz.yelp.com
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Understanding Yelp Metrics
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Optimize Your Listing
Add Basic Business
Information
Describe Your Business
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Connect with Customers
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Polling Question
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Do’s and Don’ts of Responding
… and How to Handle with Care
Reviews:
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Myth: Most Yelp Reviews are
Negative
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FACT: 80% of Yelp Reviews are 3-Stars or Higher
Critical 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
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Tip #1: Post Public Comments You Can Be Proud Of…
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The Right Way To Do It
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Tip #2: Say ‘Thank You’, State Your Policy & Respond Promptly
Initial Review: 1 Star
Review Update: 4 Stars
Public Comment from Business Owner
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Polling Question
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Quality Control: Why Some Reviews Come Down
All businesses are equal in this regard.(Advertisers & non-advertisers treated equally; filtered reviews viewable.)
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The Proof is in the Pudding:
“Every fake review the Texan bought was flagged by Yelp’s algorithms, though his fraudulent reviews remain up on the seven other sites.”
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Reputation Management &Building a Strong Yelp
Presence
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Is it possible for property
managers to achieve a high rating?
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Yes.
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Do Let People Know You’re on Yelp,
But Don’t Ask For Reviews
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Generating Yelp Content
Check Ins: Homepage Reminder
In-Office & Newsletter MarketingUpdate Your Email Signature
Provide Great Service!
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Paid Features: Search Advertising and Business Page Upgrades
Removal of Competitor’s AdsRemoval of Competitor’s Ads
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Summary:
1. Yelp 101: Yelp connects people with great local businesses.
2. Business Owners Account: Use the free tools in your account to help drive new customers to your business.
3. Reviews: Engage diplomatically and don’t obsess over any single review.
4. Reputation Management: Let people know you’re on Yelp, but don’t ask for reviews.
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Darnell HollowayManager of Local Business Outreach
www.yelp.com/contactwww.biz.yelp.com
@darnelljustin