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Yelp Ads

Yelp Ads

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Yelp Ads is an advertising platform that connects businesses with millions of consumers actively searching for local products and services, both on and off the Yelp platform.

Last updated Oct 5, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Founded
2004
HQ
San Francisco, California, United States
Connections
5

AI-drafted from public sources5 sources cited

At a glance

Employees
1001-5000
Funding
~$60M (pre-IPO)
Revenue
$1.1B–$1.4B annually
Stock
YELP
3integrations2competitors

About

Leading local business review and advertising platform in the United States, competing with Google and Angi for SMB local ad spend

Yelp Ads is an advertising platform that connects businesses with millions of consumers actively searching for local products and services, both on and off the Yelp platform. The platform operates on a cost-per-click model, meaning advertisers are charged only when a user clicks on their ad rather than for impressions. Advertisers can target by location and keyword, set budgets starting as low as $5 per day, pause campaigns at any time, and monitor performance through a dedicated dashboard accessible from any device. Beyond standard placements, the platform offers a range of ad formats including visually oriented Showcase Ads, retargeting ads in display, video, CTV, and audio formats, auto-play video units in high-visibility app placements, and Shopping Ads designed to drive traffic directly to e-commerce sites. Call tracking, which provides full-funnel visibility into campaign performance, is not included in Yelp's standard advertising offering but is available through certified Yelp advertising partners. Large businesses gain access to expanded ad products along with a dedicated account team to support campaign strategy, execution, and optimization. Source 1: yelp.com — Use Yelp's advertising solutions to reach more customers Source 2: propellerads.com — Yelp Ads Pros and Cons Explained Source 3: bluecorona.com — Yelp Advertising Services | Yelp Ads Partner | Yelp PPC

Business model

Marketplace / Self-Serve Advertising Platform

Target market

SMB

What they offer

  • Sponsored Results

    CPC-based ads that place businesses at the top of Yelp search results for relevant category and location queries

  • Enhanced Profile

    Upgraded business profiles with call-to-action buttons, photo slideshows, competitor ad removal, and custom messaging

  • Display Ads

    Banner and display advertising units shown across Yelp's website and mobile app to targeted audiences

  • Yelp Audiences

    Retargeting and audience extension product allowing advertisers to reach Yelp users across third-party sites

  • Multi-Location Ads

    Centralized advertising management tools for franchise and multi-location businesses

  • Yelp Connect

    Content subscription feature allowing businesses to post updates and promotions directly to followers

  • Request a Quote / Request a Call

    Lead generation features embedded in business profiles that drive direct consumer inquiries

Key features

High purchase-intent audience targetingCPC-based bidding with budget controlsCompetitor ad removal on enhanced profilesLocation-based and category-based targetingMobile-first ad deliveryLead tracking and call trackingSelf-serve campaign management dashboardManaged advertising services for larger accounts

Use cases

Local restaurant promoting lunch specials to nearby consumersHome services contractor generating leads from homeowners searching for plumbersSalon or spa increasing appointment bookings through sponsored placementsMulti-location franchise managing local ad campaigns centrallyHealthcare provider attracting new patients in a specific geographyRetail store driving foot traffic with location-targeted display ads

Customer segments

Small and medium-sized local businessesRestaurants and food serviceHome services and contractorsHealth and beauty servicesHealthcare providersMulti-location franchisesProfessional services (lawyers, accountants)

Tech & specs

Technology stack

PythonJavaReactAWSHadoop / Spark (data processing)Machine learning for ad ranking and targetingReal-time bidding infrastructure

Security & compliance

CCPAGDPRSOC 2

Deployment

Cloud

API

Limited

Corporate history
  1. 2004 · Founded
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