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1 Way Facebook Outperforms LinkedIn
2 hours ago - The Motley Fool - May 24, 2013 10:27 AM
Facebook outperforms LinkedIn, Yelp, and Groupon on one key metric that should not be overlooked.


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Here's The Office You Get After Your New York Startup Becomes Worth $270 Million
2 days ago - Business Insider - May 22, 2013 9:28 PM
Yext is a quiet giant in the business of local marketing. You don't go on its site to find a business. Instead, through its PowerListings service, Yext makes sure that when you search for a business on Yahoo, Yelp, Foursquare, or Patch, you get the r


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Yelp To Business Owners: Stop Accusing Us Of 'Extortion' (YELP)
2 days ago - Business Insider - May 22, 2013 8:13 PM
Yelp has been the subject of a new crop of stories from business owners claiming they are being shaken down to become advertisers. Last month, LA Times columnist Sandy Banks reported on a sign she saw at a local restaurant: "Stop the Bully. Boycott Y


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Google Is Hungry for Yelp
7 days ago - The Motley Fool - May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
New mapping features at Google make it more of a foe for Yelp.


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LOOK: Hilarious Infographic Skewers The Art Of Yelp Reviews
1 week ago - Huffington Post - May 16, 2013 3:14 PM
Should I Trust This Yelp Review?...


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Coffee Shop's Rude Sign Leads To A Yelp War With The Cycling Community
1 week ago - Business Insider - May 15, 2013 1:14 PM
A coffee shop's rude sign dissing one of the biggest bike races in the U.S. has incensed the cycling community.  A source sent us a photo of the sign, which was posted at Joe Momma's Coffee in Avila Beach, California ahead of the Amgen Tour


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Loop’s iOS app collects customer feedback, before you rant on Yelp
1 week ago - VentureBeat - May 14, 2013 1:52 PM
Loop launched today to help businesses get customer feedback in the moment using quick, five-question surveys.


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A Craigslist Ad Is Offering $25 For Fake Yelp Reviews Of NYC Restaurants
1 week ago - Business Insider - May 14, 2013 12:29 PM
Yelpers beware: There is a Craigslist ad circulating that offers $25 for writing positive Yelp reviews of unspecified New York restaurants. The ad, discovered by Eater, was posted in the writing/editing jobs section and seeks people with "establ


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Another Reason To Never Trust Yelp
1 week ago - Huffington Post - May 14, 2013 10:09 AM
There are countless stories about how Yelp can damage small businesses and countless more about how Yelp reviews aren't particularly reliable. To add more fuel...


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OwnerListens nabs $1.1M for its Yelp alternative, a virtual suggestion box
2 weeks ago - VentureBeat - May 13, 2013 7:07 PM
OwnerListens has raised over $1 million in funding for its suggestion box that lets customers anonymously communicate with store owners.


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Cramer's Top Stock Picks: PRGO OPEN YELP GRPN
2 weeks ago - TheStreet - May 10, 2013 6:00 AM
Search Jim Cramer's "Mad Money" trading recommendations using our exclusive"Mad Money" Stock Screener.NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Here are some of the hot stocks Jim Cramer talked about on Thursday's "Mad Money" on CNBC:PRGO data by YChartsPerrigo : Priv


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Cramer: Groupon and Yelp, Hot Again
2 weeks ago - TheStreet - May 9, 2013 11:32 AM
Editor's Note: This article was originally published at 7:03 a.m. ET on Real Money on May 9. To see Jim Cramer's latest commentary as it's published, sign up for a free trial of Real Money. NEW YORK (Real Money) --Can the rally in Grouponbe for real?


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Yelp Fights Against Outing Anonymous Reviewers In Lawsuit By Carpet Cleaner
2 weeks ago - The Consumerist - May 8, 2013 5:23 PM
When you write a review on Yelp, you are supposed to feel assured in your ability to keep your identity from being made public. But a Virginia carpet cleaner is attempting to compel Yelp to reveal the names of seven people who posted reviews about th


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Morbid investment of the day: eFuneral nabs $250K to be a Yelp for funeral homes
2 weeks ago - VentureBeat - May 8, 2013 12:26 PM
End-of-life planning startup eFuneral has received a $250,000 investment to help people find resources online for funeral planning including funeral home reviews, estate planning, and cemetery information.


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5 Tech Stocks To Buy With Solid Growth Trading Near Lows
3 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha - May 3, 2013 8:31 AM
By David Alton Clark:The GistFacebook Inc. (FB) and Yelp Inc. (YELP) led the tech sector higher Thursday after their earnings results were received favorably. You can read the Facebook transcript here and the Yelp transcript here. The Nasdaq ended th



Yelp Shares Leap to All-Time High
3 weeks ago - Fox Business - May 2, 2013 3:32 PM
Yelp Inc.'s (YELP) surging revenue growth has piqued investors' interest, setting an all-time high for shares of a company that has yet to report an outright profit.


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Yelp: time to review the growth pattern
3 weeks ago - FT - May 2, 2013 2:22 PM
First-quarter earnings showed strong growth in key areas but it will need sustained growth of about 40% to justify its share raiting


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Options Players Rush In As Yelp Screams Higher, MGM Hits Jackpot
3 weeks ago - Forbes - May 2, 2013 2:02 PM
Today?s tickers: YELP, MGM & DD



TECH STOCKS: Facebook, Yelp Spur Tech Gains; Intel Rises
3 weeks ago - Fox Business - May 2, 2013 12:58 PM
Upbeat reaction to the earnings results from Facebook Inc. and Yelp Inc. led gains across the tech sector on Thursday, while Intel shares turned positive after an earlier drop, as the chip giant named a long-time insider as its new CEO.



Mid-Day Market Update: Yelp Surges On Upbeat Results, AU Optronics Down
3 weeks ago - Benzinga - May 2, 2013 12:46 PM
Midway through trading Thursday, the Dow traded up 0.71 percent to 14,806.01 while the NASDAQ surged 1.09 percent to 3,335.22. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.82 percent to 1,595.70.Index Technicals:



Yelp hits all-time high in wake of results
3 weeks ago - MarketWatch - May 2, 2013 12:15 PM
Online consumer review site gets big gains as mobile, local ads drive sales upward.



MARKET PULSE-GM, Visa, Facebook, ING US, Yelp, Staar Surgical
3 weeks ago - CNBC - May 2, 2013 10:50 AM



Tech Stocks: Facebook, Yelp spur tech gains; Intel slips
3 weeks ago - MarketWatch - May 2, 2013 10:43 AM
Facebook and Yelp march higher on Thursday morning following strong quarterly results. Chip giant Intel slips as it names new CEO.



Movers & Shakers: Thursday’s movers: Facebook, Yelp headline winners
3 weeks ago - MarketWatch - May 2, 2013 10:26 AM
Facebook and Yelp rally on Thursday after releasing quarterly results which showed improvements in the first quarter.



Facebook, Yelp lead tech gains; Intel slips
3 weeks ago - MarketWatch - May 2, 2013 9:54 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Tech stocks mostly rose in early trading Thursday in a session highlighted by Intel Corp.naming a new Chief Executive and reaction to earnings reports from Facebook Inc.and Yelp Inc. . Intel promoted chief operating off



Yelp shares surge almost 22% in wake of results
3 weeks ago - MarketWatch - May 2, 2013 9:54 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Yelp Inc.shares climbed almost 22%, to $30.84 Thursday, in the wake of the online consumer review and recommendation company's upbeat quarterly results and forecast. Late Tuesday, Yelp reported better-than-expected firs



Facebook, Yelp Lead Tech Gains; Intel Slips
3 weeks ago - Fox Business - May 2, 2013 9:54 AM
Tech stocks mostly rose in early trading Thursday in a session highlighted by Intel Corp. naming a new Chief Executive and reaction to earnings reports from Facebook Inc. and Yelp Inc. .


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Yelp Shares Surge Almost 22% In Wake Of Results
3 weeks ago - Fox Business - May 2, 2013 9:54 AM
Yelp Inc. shares climbed almost 22%, to $30.84 Thursday, in the wake of the online consumer review and recommendation company's upbeat quarterly results and forecast.


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MARKET PULSE-GM, Seagate, Facebook, Visa, Yelp, Monster Worldwide
3 weeks ago - CNBC - May 2, 2013 8:40 AM


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MARKET PULSE-GM, Manulife, Actavis, Facebook, Visa, Yelp
3 weeks ago - CNBC - May 2, 2013 7:42 AM



Yelp Management Discusses Q1 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
3 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha - May 1, 2013 8:01 PM
Yelp (YELP)Q1 2013 Earnings CallMay 01, 20134:30 pm ETExecutivesStacie Bosinoff - DirectorJeremy Stoppelman - Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and DirectorRobert J. Krolik - Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting OfficerGeoff Donaker - C


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Yelp Earnings: Here’s Why Investors are Happy Now
3 weeks ago - Wall St Cheat Sheet - May 1, 2013 7:43 PM
Here's your Cheat Sheet to earnings...



UPDATE 2-Yelp loss narrows as advertising grows
3 weeks ago - Reuters - May 1, 2013 5:58 PM
* Sees 2nd-qtr revenue $52.5 mln-$53.5 mln vs est $50.6 mln



After Hours: Facebook advances after hours on earnings
3 weeks ago - MarketWatch - May 1, 2013 4:49 PM
Facebook shares advance in late trade after matching Wall Street’s expectations for its first-quarter earnings, while Yelp rose on a stronger revenue forecast.


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Yelp Stock Is Up 6% After Strong Guidance (YELP)
3 weeks ago - Business Insider - May 1, 2013 4:46 PM
Yelp's stock is up in after-hour trading after the company delivered a better-than-expected earnings report. The two big numbers which seem to be driving the stock are this quarter's revenue and its guidance for the next quarter. Here's a look at the



UPDATE 1-Yelp loss narrows on strength in ad business
3 weeks ago - Reuters - May 1, 2013 4:41 PM
* Sees 2nd-qtr revenue $52.5 mln-$53.5 mln vs est $50.6 mln



Yelp trims loss and sales rise on mobile gains
3 weeks ago - MarketWatch - May 1, 2013 4:39 PM
Online consumer review company also expects second-quarter revenue to exceed Wall Street’s estimates


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Yelp Loss Narrows, Revenue Tops Expectations
3 weeks ago - CNBC - May 1, 2013 4:28 PM



Yelp's quarterly loss narrows on strength in local ad business
3 weeks ago - Reuters - May 1, 2013 4:11 PM
May 1 (Reuters) - Consumer review website Yelp Inc posted a narrower quarterly loss, helped by strength in its local advertising businesses.



Yelp narrows loss, sales rise 68%
3 weeks ago - MarketWatch - May 1, 2013 4:09 PM
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Yelp Inc.on Wednesday reported a first-quarter loss of $4.8 million, or 8 cents a share, on revenue of $46.1 million. During the same period a year ago, the provider of online consumer reviews and information lost $9.8



Yelp Narrows Loss, Sales Rise 68%
3 weeks ago - Fox Business - May 1, 2013 4:09 PM
Yelp Inc. on Wednesday reported a first-quarter loss of $4.8 million, or 8 cents a share, on revenue of $46.1 million.



BRIEF-Yelp shares up 8.9 percent in after market trading following results
3 weeks ago - Reuters - May 1, 2013 4:06 PM
NEW YORK, May 1 (Reuters) - Yelp Inc : * Shares up 8.9 percent in after market trading following results


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Prisoners Have Opinions Too, Turn To Yelp To Review Jail Conditions
3 weeks ago - The Consumerist - May 1, 2013 1:11 PM
Just because you’re locked up for dealing blue meth cooked up by a mysterious chemist in a pork-pie hat doesn’t mean you don’t have an opinion on the quality of your current accommodations. And where else better to share these senti


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TECH STOCKS: Apple Leads Techs Down; Facebook, Yelp Slip
3 weeks ago - Fox Business - May 1, 2013 10:36 AM
Tech stocks slid mostly to the red on Wednesday morning, with Apple among the leading, large-cap decliners as $17 billion worth of the tech giant's bonds began trading.



Tech Stocks: Apple leads techs down; Facebook, Yelp slip
3 weeks ago - MarketWatch - May 1, 2013 10:35 AM
Apple shares slip as bonds see heavy trades in debut. Facebook, Yelp shares down ahead of first-quarter reports, due after closing bell.



Facebook, Yelp slip ahead of reports; techs down
3 weeks ago - MarketWatch - May 1, 2013 10:01 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Tech stocks slipped modestly in early trades on Wednesday, as Facebookand Yelpshares declined ahead of their first-quarter reports, due after the closing bell. Facebook shares were down a fraction ahead of what is expect



Facebook, Yelp Slip Ahead Of Reports; Techs Down
3 weeks ago - Fox Business - May 1, 2013 10:01 AM
Tech stocks slipped modestly in early trades on Wednesday, as Facebook and Yelp shares declined ahead of their first-quarter reports, due after the closing bell.

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Yelp Reviewers Now Rating Jails
4 weeks ago - WSJ Blogs - Apr 29, 2013 12:53 PM
Yelp has become a forum for lawyers, inmates and their family members to pan or praise prisons.


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Inmates Have Started Reviewing Prisons On Yelp
4 weeks ago - Business Insider - Apr 29, 2013 12:51 PM
Prisoners frustrated with ineffective grievance systems in detention facilities are now using Yelp — better known for its reviews of restaurants and other local businesses — to air complaints and comment on prison conditions, both good an


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Forbes Earnings Preview: Yelp
4 weeks ago - Forbes - Apr 29, 2013 12:49 PM
Yelp (YELP) is expected to book a narrower loss than a year ago when it reports first quarter earnings on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 with analysts expecting a loss of 5 cents per share, up from a loss of 31 cents per share a year ago.