Yelp (NYSE: YELP) — Company Overview, News & Financial Data
Yelp connects users with local businesses through reviews and ratings, enhancing community engagement and visibility.
Yelp
Yelp (NYSE:YELP) serves as a community-based platform connecting people with local businesses by allowing users to review and rate them. From restaurants and shopping to services like plumbing, Yelp provides insights and user feedback that help inform consumer decisions. This online guide also offers reservations and business information such as operating hours and location. Yelp's mission revolves around connecting people with great local businesses, working towards amplifying local economies by fostering user engagement and business visibility. Beyond user reviews and ratings, Yelp also engages in various projects aimed at enhancing platform functionality and user experience while exploring new avenues to support businesses in reaching a larger audience.
Snapshot
Operations
Products and/or services of Yelp
- Yelp Local Search: Connects people with local businesses through search results, reviews, and ratings, allowing users to discover, evaluate, and share experiences.
- Yelp Reservations and Waitlist: Offers online table booking and waitlist management tools for restaurants, helping them to attract diners and streamline operations.
- Yelp Deals and Gift Certificates: Provides promotional deals and gift certificates to users, encouraging them to try new local businesses and services at a discount.
- Yelp Advertising: Offers targeted advertising opportunities to businesses, aiming to increase their visibility and customer base through promoted search results and ad placements.
- Yelp Content and Community Engagement: Includes user-generated reviews, photos, and forums to foster a community of contributors who share insights and recommendations on businesses.
- Yelp Platform: Allows for direct transactions within the site through food delivery and pickup services, making it convenient for users to order from local eateries.
Yelp executive team
- Mr. Jeremy StoppelmanCo-Founder, CEO & Director
- Mr. David A. SchwarzbachChief Financial Officer
- Mr. Joseph R. NachmanChief Operating Officer
- Mr. Sam EatonChief Technology Officer
- Mr. Craig SaldanhaChief Product Officer
- Mr. Aaron SchurSenior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
- Ms. Amy SezakSenior Vice President, Corporate Communications
- Mr. Chad RichardSenior Vice President of Business & Corporate Development
- Ms. Brigitte EhmanSenior Vice President of Marketing
- Ms. Carmen AmaraChief People Officer