Being aware of resources such as yelp as a business owner is essential to keeping an eye on your online image and presence.
Customers use sites such as yelp all the time, both directly and indirectly. If you are a business owner not keeping up with online reviews, it is time to pay attention. This information is used to make off the cuff judgments whether or not to give you business, and in turn could effect revenue, both negatively or positively.
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What the heck is yelp?
From their website:
· Yelp was founded in 2004 to help people find great local businesses like dentists, hair stylists and mechanics.
· Yelp had an average of approximately 78 million monthly unique visitors in Q2 2012.
· Yelpers have written over 30 million local reviews.
· Every business owner (or manager) can setup a free account to post photos and message her customers.
· Paying advertisers can never change or re-order their reviews.
· You can access Yelp via mobile device.
OK – Now the top 10 in the Mat- Su area:
(With actual yelp reviews attached, some are pretty funny.)
Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
::Disclosure:: One of my little bro's works here. ::End disclosure:: The gelato is delicious. I'm not going to skirt around it. The staff who work here are well-versed about the product they are selling, and the product…
Category: American (New)
Absolutely thunderstruck. Not just good for Wasila but just very good food, period, anywhere. Rich complex flavors. Very pleasant place. As one reviewer wrote: 'One step in the door and it's like you're not in Wasilla…
Category: Sandwiches
Love this place! Nice family and great food. My favorite is the chicken bacon ranch.
Category: American (New)
I've been here about a dozen times and this latest visit was as close to perfect yet. I had the braised lamb shank with couscous eggplant fiddleheads in a creamy but not heavy pan sauce. The waitress recommended a…
Category: Veterinarians
This place is by far the best Animal Hospital in the Valley. It's really small and has a nice home environment. The Dr's & techs are polite and really care about your pets' well being. Price wise, it's quite affordable.…
Category: Arts & Entertainment
The Alaska State Fair is just the best fair ever. For starters, the location is phenominal... So where you're puking your brains out after going on the Gravitron, you can use those GORGEOUS snow capped mountains as a…
A must visit if you're visiting from out of state and happen to be in the Anchorage / Matanuska-Susitna Valley area, especially if you have kids! Even if you're not the typical touristy kind of traveler, this place is…
Category: Mexican
This joint has been open since I was little, I loved it then and I still love it now. It is a must go everytime I visit AK. Most dishes come with lots of rice and refried beans and enough cheese to make you a…
We visit this place all the time since it's so close to our office. Some of the best pastries. We often stop by for a quick breakfast pastry or lunch sandwich. We take it to go most times, and the few tables they have…
Category: Mexican
Went withe my wife. Good food, great service and very uh..friendly staff. Our waiter in fact kept smiling at me and must have had something in his eye because he winked a few times when he brought our food. Even the…
-Social J
