Comments on: The Fundamental Flaw Of Yelp’s Solicited Review Stance http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/social-media-marketing/the-fundamental-flaw-of-yelps-solicited-review-stance/ Social Media Consulting, Public Speaking and Education Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:05:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Tone http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/social-media-marketing/the-fundamental-flaw-of-yelps-solicited-review-stance/comment-page-1/#comment-60980 Tone Thu, 06 Jun 2013 01:53:00 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=16090#comment-60980 I gave a highly favorable review to a local merchant and it was filtered. The review was factual, really all I did was describe my experience and highlight the things I liked. I have dozens of reviews on Yelp and to my knowledge this is the only one filtered. It happened to be my *first* Yelp review and I gave the business 5/5 so perhaps that is what triggered their screening apparatus. I went so far as to write to Yelp about it and never received a reply, and the review is still filtered out. Oh well, as another commenter said, Google gets more views so when I feel the need to leave feedback good or bad, I go there now. I rather doubt Yelp's long term chances. I gave a highly favorable review to a local merchant and it was filtered. The review was factual, really all I did was describe my experience and highlight the things I liked. I have dozens of reviews on Yelp and to my knowledge this is the only one filtered. It happened to be my *first* Yelp review and I gave the business 5/5 so perhaps that is what triggered their screening apparatus.

I went so far as to write to Yelp about it and never received a reply, and the review is still filtered out. Oh well, as another commenter said, Google gets more views so when I feel the need to leave feedback good or bad, I go there now. I rather doubt Yelp’s long term chances.

]]> By: The Complicated Ethics of Reviews & Ratings http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/social-media-marketing/the-fundamental-flaw-of-yelps-solicited-review-stance/comment-page-1/#comment-57799 The Complicated Ethics of Reviews & Ratings Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:01:06 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=16090#comment-57799 [...] so far as to discourage businesses from encouraging their customers to post reviews on the site. As we’ve discussed before, while their terms of service don’t explicitly state so, an answer on their FAQs in as much [...] [...] so far as to discourage businesses from encouraging their customers to post reviews on the site. As we’ve discussed before, while their terms of service don’t explicitly state so, an answer on their FAQs in as much [...]

]]> By: Who Exactly Are They Yelp-ing? | Brand Education for Restaurants | BrandEd http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/social-media-marketing/the-fundamental-flaw-of-yelps-solicited-review-stance/comment-page-1/#comment-56454 Who Exactly Are They Yelp-ing? | Brand Education for Restaurants | BrandEd Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:28:55 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=16090#comment-56454 [...] Falls, founder of Social Media Explorer recently wrote THE FUNDAMENTAL FLAW OF YELP’S SOLICITED REVIEW STANCE. Questioning: Is Yelp encouraging more negative reviews with their stance on solicited [...] [...] Falls, founder of Social Media Explorer recently wrote THE FUNDAMENTAL FLAW OF YELP’S SOLICITED REVIEW STANCE. Questioning: Is Yelp encouraging more negative reviews with their stance on solicited [...]

]]> By: Online Marketing News: The History of Social Media, Employee Engagement Quiz, Marketing on Instagram, Yelp’s Love Hate Relationship | dietandworkout.net http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/social-media-marketing/the-fundamental-flaw-of-yelps-solicited-review-stance/comment-page-1/#comment-56385 Online Marketing News: The History of Social Media, Employee Engagement Quiz, Marketing on Instagram, Yelp’s Love Hate Relationship | dietandworkout.net Sat, 03 Nov 2012 10:58:48 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=16090#comment-56385 [...] Brian Larson - Does Yelp Have a Love-Hate Relationship with Reviews? Due to the success of businesses like Yelp, review sites are now an important aspect to a company’s online footprint. Positive reviews can spur additional visibility, referrals and ultimately, more business. The challenge for many businesses is that Yelp (and other sites like them) has, to be put it kindly, a tough policy to nail down when it comes to fostering customer reviews. Learn more about this dilemma in this post by Jason Falls. And while reading, ask yourself:  does Yelp have a love-hate relationship with reviews?  Via Social Media Explorer. [...] [...] Brian Larson - Does Yelp Have a Love-Hate Relationship with Reviews? Due to the success of businesses like Yelp, review sites are now an important aspect to a company’s online footprint. Positive reviews can spur additional visibility, referrals and ultimately, more business. The challenge for many businesses is that Yelp (and other sites like them) has, to be put it kindly, a tough policy to nail down when it comes to fostering customer reviews. Learn more about this dilemma in this post by Jason Falls. And while reading, ask yourself:  does Yelp have a love-hate relationship with reviews?  Via Social Media Explorer. [...]

]]> By: Online Marketing News: The History of Social Media, Employee Engagement Quiz, Marketing on Instagram, Yelp’s Love Hate Relationship | My Blog http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/social-media-marketing/the-fundamental-flaw-of-yelps-solicited-review-stance/comment-page-1/#comment-56368 Online Marketing News: The History of Social Media, Employee Engagement Quiz, Marketing on Instagram, Yelp’s Love Hate Relationship | My Blog Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:15:40 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=16090#comment-56368 [...] Brian Larson - Does Yelp Have a Love-Hate Relationship with Reviews? Due to the success of businesses like Yelp, review sites are now an important aspect to a company’s online footprint. Positive reviews can spur additional visibility, referrals and ultimately, more business. The challenge for many businesses is that Yelp (and other sites like them) has, to be put it kindly, a tough policy to nail down when it comes to fostering customer reviews. Learn more about this dilemma in this post by Jason Falls. And while reading, ask yourself:  does Yelp have a love-hate relationship with reviews?  Via Social Media Explorer. [...] [...] Brian Larson - Does Yelp Have a Love-Hate Relationship with Reviews? Due to the success of businesses like Yelp, review sites are now an important aspect to a company’s online footprint. Positive reviews can spur additional visibility, referrals and ultimately, more business. The challenge for many businesses is that Yelp (and other sites like them) has, to be put it kindly, a tough policy to nail down when it comes to fostering customer reviews. Learn more about this dilemma in this post by Jason Falls. And while reading, ask yourself:  does Yelp have a love-hate relationship with reviews?  Via Social Media Explorer. [...]

]]> By: Online Marketing News: The History of Social Media, Employee Engagement Quiz, Marketing on Instagram, Yelp’s Love Hate Relationship | Online Marketing http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/social-media-marketing/the-fundamental-flaw-of-yelps-solicited-review-stance/comment-page-1/#comment-56366 Online Marketing News: The History of Social Media, Employee Engagement Quiz, Marketing on Instagram, Yelp’s Love Hate Relationship | Online Marketing Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:18:55 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=16090#comment-56366 [...] Brian Larson - Does Yelp Have a Love-Hate Relationship with Reviews? Due to a success of businesses like Yelp, examination sites are now an critical aspect to a company’s online footprint. Positive reviews can coax additional visibility, referrals and ultimately, some-more business. The plea for many businesses is that Yelp (and other sites like them) has, to be put it kindly, a tough process to spike down when it comes to fostering patron reviews. Learn some-more about this quandary in this post by Jason Falls. And while reading, ask yourself:  does Yelp have a love-hate attribute with reviews?  Via Social Media Explorer. [...] [...] Brian Larson - Does Yelp Have a Love-Hate Relationship with Reviews? Due to a success of businesses like Yelp, examination sites are now an critical aspect to a company’s online footprint. Positive reviews can coax additional visibility, referrals and ultimately, some-more business. The plea for many businesses is that Yelp (and other sites like them) has, to be put it kindly, a tough process to spike down when it comes to fostering patron reviews. Learn some-more about this quandary in this post by Jason Falls. And while reading, ask yourself:  does Yelp have a love-hate attribute with reviews?  Via Social Media Explorer. [...]

]]> By: Social Marketing Buzz 10-30-2012 | feed140.com http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/social-media-marketing/the-fundamental-flaw-of-yelps-solicited-review-stance/comment-page-1/#comment-56329 Social Marketing Buzz 10-30-2012 | feed140.com Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:07:15 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=16090#comment-56329 [...] THE FUNDAMENTAL FLAW OF YELP’S SOLICITED REVIEW STANCE [...] [...] THE FUNDAMENTAL FLAW OF YELP’S SOLICITED REVIEW STANCE [...]

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]]> By: Online Marketing News: The History of Social Media, Employee Engagement Quiz, Marketing on Instagram, Yelp’s Love Hate Relationship | Search Engine Marketing & Website Optimization http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/social-media-marketing/the-fundamental-flaw-of-yelps-solicited-review-stance/comment-page-1/#comment-56283 Online Marketing News: The History of Social Media, Employee Engagement Quiz, Marketing on Instagram, Yelp’s Love Hate Relationship | Search Engine Marketing & Website Optimization Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:06:08 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=16090#comment-56283 [...] Brian Larson - Does Yelp Have a Love-Hate Relationship with Reviews? Due to the success of businesses like Yelp, review sites are now an important aspect to a company’s online footprint. Positive reviews can spur additional visibility, referrals and ultimately, more business. The challenge for many businesses is that Yelp (and other sites like them) has, to be put it kindly, a tough policy to nail down when it comes to fostering customer reviews. Learn more about this dilemma in this post by Jason Falls. And while reading, ask yourself:  does Yelp have a love-hate relationship with reviews?  Via Social Media Explorer. [...] [...] Brian Larson - Does Yelp Have a Love-Hate Relationship with Reviews? Due to the success of businesses like Yelp, review sites are now an important aspect to a company’s online footprint. Positive reviews can spur additional visibility, referrals and ultimately, more business. The challenge for many businesses is that Yelp (and other sites like them) has, to be put it kindly, a tough policy to nail down when it comes to fostering customer reviews. Learn more about this dilemma in this post by Jason Falls. And while reading, ask yourself:  does Yelp have a love-hate relationship with reviews?  Via Social Media Explorer. [...]

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