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January’s top trends were serving main character energy 📖✨ Romance bookstores were heating up the shelves, laser tattoo removal was erasing past chapters, and travel services were booking fresh starts in faraway places. Whether you’re rewriting your love story, your ink history, or your travel itinerary, we’ve got you covered. Don’t miss out on the next big plot twist — follow us for the latest trends! * Changes in search on Yelp in January ‘25 vs. January ’24

Yelp has just announced its 2024 financial results. Here are some highlights: ⬆️ In 2024, Yelp delivered record net revenue of $1.41 billion and net income increased by 34% year over year to $133 million. 🏠 Our focus on our services roadmap drove our results – we achieved the 15th consecutive quarter of double-digit year-over-year growth in the fourth quarter – offsetting a challenging environment for restaurant, retail and other categories. 📱We continued to invest in our product-led strategy, releasing 80+ new product and feature updates in 2024. ➡️ Looking ahead to 2025, we plan to drive profitable growth by investing in three strategic initiatives: 1. Lead in Services 🏆 2. Drive Advertiser Value 📈 3. Transform the Consumer Experience 🌟 Underlying each investment area, we intend to accelerate our strategy with AI 🤖, which we believe we are well-positioned to leverage based on our high-quality, trusted content. Post contains forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. For full financial data and cautionary language regarding forward-looking statements, please see our Q4 and full year 2024 earnings press release, available yelp-ir.com.

Ready to plan your PTO for the rest of the year? Map out your 2025 culinary circuit with Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat! With 100 eateries to choose from, all over the country, which restaurant will you visit first? See the full list here: #YelpTop100 https://lnkd.in/g8BYXnXv

Meet Jim, a People Business Partner on our People Experience team, whose #FiveStarCareer began in November 2020. Over the past four years, Jim has worn many hats, supporting various teams and gaining invaluable insights from across the company into how all of our folks at Yelp are contributing to our mission of connecting people with great local businesses 🌟 From the dynamic nature of his role to the incredible support from his team and manager, Jim shares what keeps him motivated and why he continues to choose Yelp every day. Discover how he balances work and life, and the moments that have made him feel truly connected to Yelp's mission on our Careers blog ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g_WwZAeA

Say hello to Jason, a Senior Elite Franchise Client Director on our Client Partner team, who embarked on his #FiveStarCareer journey with Yelp in November 2020. Take a look as he shares a glimpse into his four years at Yelp so far: 🏆 From an Account Executive in Local Sales to a role in our Client Partner organization, Jason has achieved over $1.5 million in sales, helping businesses thrive along the way. 📚 Working in sales has not only honed Jason's professional skills but also motivated him to pursue further education and certifications. 💪 Jason loves educating business owners on maximizing their Yelp pages to boost revenue. 🤔 His advice to folks interested in sales? Slow down, organize your pipeline, and seek support from your manager to navigate challenges effectively. Want to learn more about Jason's inspiring journey? Head over to the Yelp Careers blog to read his full #FiveStarCareer story ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gF42CXUA

Consumer trust is one of our top priorities. Our 2024 Trust & Safety Report outlines the significant measures we take to maintain the integrity and quality of content on Yelp. 👉 We issued 547 Compensated Activity Alerts and Suspicious Review Activity Alerts to warn consumers of deceptive review practices. We also closed 1,300+ user accounts for being associated with review exchange rings or other suspicious review activity. 👉 We introduced a new Consumer Alerts History section on impacted Yelp business pages, available on desktop, which details previous Compensated Activity Alerts, Suspicious Review Activity Alerts, and Questionable Legal Threat Alerts. 👉 In 2024, Yelp placed 920 Media Attention Alerts on business pages that gained public attention, resulting in the removal of 56,900+ reviews. 60% of Media Attention Alerts were linked to social media activity on TikTok, Facebook, and X. Political incidents also drove a 96% year-over-year increase in Unusual Activity Alerts. 👉 We avoided producing personal information related to 98% of user accounts that were the subject of legal demands from law enforcement, government agencies, and private parties. Explore the full 2024 Yelp Trust & Safety report here: https://lnkd.in/eiHv5C4x

Meet Liz, Vice President of our Local Sales team! Liz's journey with Yelp began in November 2008 as an Account Executive, and since then, she's taken on roles as Sales Manager and Director, and she now leads our East region as VP. Liz attributes her time in sales over the past 16 years to teaching her valuable lessons in communication and resilience, and she loves how Yelp's supportive culture and remote work options help her balance her professional and personal lives. Want to dive deeper into Liz's journey, her strategies for overcoming challenges, and her experience as a member of Women at Yelp (WAY)? Head over to the Yelp Careers blog to learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eCnqDg-Q

Say hello to Gabi, Vice President of Community Management! Gabi's #FiveStarCareer journey began in November 2007 as the first Community Manager in Phoenix, Arizona 🌟 Over the past 17 years, she has grown with Yelp, advancing from Regional Manager to Head of Community Management, and now to Vice President, and her passion for connecting people with great local businesses has been a driving force throughout her career. Want to learn more about Gabi's inspiring journey, her typical day, and how she balances work and life? Dive into her story here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e_4D3b2R

When a friend's referral led him to Yelp, Brandon’s job search quickly transformed into finding his #FiveStarCareer. In just two years, he has advanced from a Client Partner representative to an Associate Local Client Manager, thriving in what he describes as a close-knit, passionate work environment 🌟 On the Yelp Careers blog, Brandon shares how working in sales has honed his discipline and time management skills, impacting both his professional and personal lives. His favorite moments? Witnessing those "light bulb" moments when coaching his reps 💡 Want to learn more about Brandon's journey, his tips for handling tough days in sales, and what makes Yelp's culture so special? Check out his story here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g6Bfqa95

Say hello to Michael, a Systems Engineer on our Client Platform Engineering team! Michael’s #FiveStarCareer journey began in November 2017 when he joined the team as the leader of IT infrastructure for our former Washington D.C. office. With the transition to remote work in 2020, the opportunity to join the Client Platform Engineering team opened up — a dream he had since his first week at Yelp. From his in-office days to his team's innovative projects like Over the Air provisioning for our macOS fleet, Michael's story is one of growth, passion, and excellence. His advice for aspiring tech professionals? Start with a help desk role and learn a single-machine language to automate tasks and showcase your skills! Curious to learn more about Michael's journey, his day-to-day role, and how Yelp supports work-life balance? Dive into his full story here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ekwMJJDy