Posted inVideo News

Yelp's Review Filter

[youtube rYD7XNq4h4] It's all over the news http://www.eastbayexpress.com/eastbay/yelp-and-the-business-of-extortion-20/C... and I am glad that people are starting to publicly question the system. You watch their video and tell me why are their comments disabled? It's because they do not want to hear what the consumers have to say. They do not care. They don't want to…
Protecting Yourself Against Yelp and Other Online Review Sites
Posted inOutsmarting Yelp

Protecting Yourself Against Yelp and Other Online Review Sites

[youtube Luxt1EgePRk] Online, Reputation is everything! A wise man once said, “Steal my money and I can earn more but let no man steal my good name.” In today’s world where anyone or anything can be easily “Googled”, hard earned success can be wiped out overnight if companies fail to actively manage their reputation. After…
Posted inYelp Commentary

Yelp Documentary

[youtube TiBtTRp0kg8] Great look back at the start of Yelp in 2005 and what the site was intended to be. I think the intention was great. I think the end execution leaves a lot to be desired. One thing is for sure. This is one company that understands branding. Transforming the social site into one…
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The State of Restaurant Reviews

[youtube aZnGVn9kiOU] Anthony Bourdain at Barnes and Noble in Union Square in New York City, June 8th, 2010 commenting on his opinions of the competitiveness of the restaurant business and his views on Yelp and the role it (and sites like it) play in the 21st century of restaurant reviews. Best line: it's like one…