After having one of my own businesses get nearly all of its reviews filtered.\u00a0 I started testing the best way to avoid filtered Yelps.<\/p>\n
Getting your client Yelp reviews filtered can be frustrating for both the business owner and the reviewer. \u00a0I have many a business owners who come to me asking for advice on this situation specifically.<\/p>\n
Based on my research of Yelps process for filtering I have determined a few factors that the algorithm considers. \u00a0These factors when put in place have seen a 90% improvement in filtered Reviews:<\/p>\n
– Is your Yelp account connected to Facebook? \u00a0I have proven data that if Facebook and Yelp are connected you have a better chance of not being filtered.<\/p>\n
– The frequency of check-ins on your mobile device. \u00a0Yelp is looking for the active Yelper – Check-ins are part of this. \u00a0Retail or Restaurant? Offer check-in specials at your location. \u00a0Location tracking ensures the written review, later on, is validated. \u00a0This will allow remind the reviewer with each login to comment on their experience.<\/p>\n
– Friends on Yelp via Facebook, e-mail, etc. \u00a0More than 3 friends have shown a reduction in filtered reviews.<\/p>\n
– Compliments. \u00a0Giving someone compliments. \u00a0We noticed If I complimented other nonfriend reviewers this showed improvement.<\/p>\n
– IP address. \u00a0If you have reviews coming from the same IP address – they will filter the review out 1 in 3 reviews.<\/p>\n
– Sliding Scale. \u00a0Finally, just like your American History grade in High School, a sliding scale is used. \u00a0If you have 300 reviews and your competitors only have 60. \u00a0You will have reviews filtered.<\/p>\n
Other Yelp related questions? Just start a conversation with us on True Chat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
After having one of my own businesses get nearly all of its reviews filtered.\u00a0 I started testing the best way to avoid filtered Yelps. Getting your client Yelp reviews filtered can be frustrating for both the business owner and the reviewer. \u00a0I have many a business owners who come to me asking for advice on … <\/p>\n