1. Created by Royman Rendon rhrendon@asu.edu

2. Yelp’s purpose
To connect people with great local businesses

3. What Is Yelp
Yelp was founded in 2004 to help people find great local businesses like dentists, hair stylists and mechanics.
Yelp had an average of approximately 100 million monthly unique visitors as of January 2013.
Yelpers have written over 36 million local reviews.
In addition to reviews, you can use Yelp to find events, lists and to talk with other Yelpers.
Every business owner (or manager) can setup a free account to post photos and message her customers.

4. Products And Services
Provides online local search capabilities for its visitors.
A typical search includes what the user is seeking.
The location from which the search is to be performed, entered as a specific address, neighborhood, city/state combination, or zip code.
Each business listing result contains a 5-point rating, reviews from other site visitors, and details such as the business address, hours, accessibility, and parking
Information can be accessed by web or mobile browsers

5. How Yelp Makes Money
Yelp makes money by selling ads to local businesses - you'll see these clearly labeled "Yelp Ads" around the site.

6. Who Are Yelpers Anyone can have a yelp account.
Your reviews for everything from bars to boutiques, and even your trusted accountant, add to the local experience. Reviews of your band, dog, or mother's Pecan Surprise? Not so much. Also share happenings on the Events tab, create lists, and use the mobile app on the go to write meaningful tips, upload photos, and check in.

8. Yelp Careers
If you are a new person in sales, this is an outstanding company to get some stripes on your shoulder and learn the basics of selling, hustle and closing deals.
A fun, fast paced environment with young, hard working people.
Offices are brand new and all are up to date with kitchens, ping pong, Beer Keg, Nap room etc.