{"id":241747,"date":"2018-12-20T14:58:00","date_gmt":"2018-12-20T21:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transact-tech.com\/?p=241747"},"modified":"2023-09-12T06:51:02","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T13:51:02","slug":"how-to-manage-restaurant-yelp-reviews-without-ruining-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transact-tech.com\/blog\/blog\/fst-posts\/how-to-manage-restaurant-yelp-reviews-without-ruining-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO MANAGE RESTAURANT YELP REVIEWS (WITHOUT RUINING YOUR BUSINESS)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Yelp is a force of nature. Over 17% of all reviews<\/a> on the app go to the Restaurant category (making it 2nd place under Shopping). These reviews are a significant influence on customers, with 84% of consumers<\/a> relying on them to make a decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All that pressure can sometimes lead business owners to respond poorly<\/a> to negative reviews<\/a>. This usually backfires in the worst of ways, resulting in bad publicity and even restaurant closures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the savvy entrepreneur doesn\u2019t see Yelp as a hindrance. They see it as an opportunity. It\u2019s a place where they can get honest customer feedback, engage with them and even turn dissatisfied customers around. All you need to do is know the best ways you can manage Yelp and its reviews. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019re going to be on Yelp whether you like it or not, so you may as well step up and take the reins yourself. Don\u2019t let strangers write your Yelp profile for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Claiming the business will give you greater control over the page, which includes setting the menu, uploading photos, and vital business information. You can even add more flourish to your business page by adding chef bios, specialties, promotions, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most important, a claimed business will be able to respond to reviews both publicly and privately<\/a>, as well as reply to messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So if you haven\u2019t already done it, go claim your business now<\/a>. I\u2019ll wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\nClaim your business<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Respond quickly<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n