{"id":1003,"date":"2020-01-08T06:41:13","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T06:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/webdesigninhoustontexas.com\/silkcards_blogs\/?p=1003"},"modified":"2023-09-06T09:54:28","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T16:54:28","slug":"yelp-for-restaurants-take-advantage-of-26380-reviews-min","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silkcards.com\/blog\/news\/yelp-for-restaurants-take-advantage-of-26380-reviews-min\/","title":{"rendered":"“Yelp For Restaurants: Take Advantage Of 26"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yelp has emerged as the site for anyone looking to get a quick sense of what to expect from a local restaurant. This presents an enormous opportunity for businesses that actively cultivate their online reputation.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are looking for news ways of advertising and reaching out to customers that go beyond taking out a few ads in the local paper or sending out mailers<\/a>, building a solid reputation on Yelp could help you build a solid, loyal base of customers, reach new ones and address problems in your business as they arise.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related: Perfect Your Restaurant by Making the Most of Customer Feedback<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Why Online Reviews Are So Important<\/span><\/h2>\n

Online reviews can make or break a business.<\/span><\/p>\n

A single star can mean the difference between gaining a new wave of local customers<\/a> or missing out to better-reviewed competitors. This is especially true for local businesses and restaurants. Statistics from 2016 show that 92% of buyers read online reviews before making a decision about their purchase. Buyers are 72% more likely to purchase from a local business that has a 4-star review or better.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, poor reviews can damage the reputation of your business and can cost you customers. A single bad review can cost a business 30 customers while each star missed can keep you from anywhere to 5-9% of additional gross revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related: Why Brand Management Takes Continual Effort and What You Can Do About It<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Yelp for Restaurants: Our Top Tips<\/span><\/h2>\n

Thankfully, there are a number of things you can do to make your restaurant’s Yelp presence more powerful:<\/span><\/p>\n