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As a new year begins, and people around the world set New Year’s resolutions — committing to regular exercise, practicing meditation, or starting a gratitude journal — many people are resolving to organize their homes, and keep them that way throughout 2021. Analyzing five years of Yelp data from 2015 to 2019 reveals that consumer… Read more
As consumers look for ways to continue supporting their favorite local businesses, their personal health and safety remains a critical part of the decision making process. And for businesses, we know it’s especially important to efficiently communicate their current service offerings and health and safety practices to customers — in fact, we saw consumer interest… Read more
Akera Sellers traveled extensively as a young professional in finance—and during that time, he had his fair share of coffee. He soon became fixated not only on the quality of the coffee beans, but on the freshness in which each cup was served. Exchanging banks for beans, Sellers founded Brickhouse Gourmet Coffee Tea & Co.,… Read more
Indoor plants are not only beautiful, but they are proven to boost your mood, reduce stress, clean the air, and add some life to your home. Whether you rent an apartment or own a home, everyone could benefit from the magic of indoor plants. Bookmark the lists below, one American and one Canadian, and start… Read more
Curating an inventory of quality antique pieces and hidden gems takes time, thought, and a keen eye. On this week’s episode, we speak with Peg Leg Vintage, an antique shop in Beltsville, Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C. Owner Krisi Hora prides herself on her quality mid-century collection—one that has helped her build a trusted… Read more
The best dining experiences don’t always come served on silver platters or decorated with caviar. Oftentimes, some of the best meals are served out of a window, steaming hot on a paper plate with a disposable spork. And it’s largely these types of establishments that make up Yelp’s America’s Top 100 Places to Eat, which… Read more
National Popcorn Day is January 19—let’s get poppin’! Have you tried watermelon popcorn? How about bloody mary popcorn? Traditional butter is so passé. Settle in and get ready for a round-up of local businesses reinventing this classic snack! Bookmark our national collection here for 10 local popcorn shops across the USA offering national shipping for their… Read more
Curious what it’s like to work at Yelp in Partner Sales? Today, we get the full scoop from Tyler Sahlstrom, Partner Sales Manager at Yelp based in San Francisco. “I manage ten people who are reaching out to marketing and advertising agencies that work with and manage small and midsize businesses in local communities. Our… Read more
It’s no secret that Las Vegas is often considered the “ninth island.” While we not only have one of the largest populations of Hawaiians outside of the islands, we also have incredible Hawaiian eateries, too. From poke and poi to saimin and laulau, we wrapped up the top ten Hawaiian spots in Las Vegas to… Read more
Has 2020 been a whirlwind of a year or what? Although this pandemic has certainly shaked things up for everyone in some way, shape, or form, there are definitely things we could do to help us feel lighter and more in control of our environment in 2021. To help kickstart our year, we chatted with… Read more
The pandemic has impacted all businesses—from small to large, restaurants to fitness studios, nail salons to dentist offices—and each business has reacted differently. This week, we talked with the minds behind Cali Comfort BBQ in Spring Valley, California, just outside of San Diego. Owner Shawn Walchef and Digital Hospitality Specialist Stover Harger went back to… Read more
After a whirlwind year, you might be hoping to start your year off by equipping yourself with new tools for guidance and healing. Working with a life coach just might be the step that points you in the right direction, whether it be to find your dream job, heal from a traumatic experience, or to… Read more