Comments on: Review Sites in the Restaurant World - Updated Feb 2008 http://blumenthals.com/blog/2008/02/25/review-sites-in-the-restaurant-world-updated-feb-2008/ Developing Knowledge about Local Search Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:01:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Understanding Google Maps & Yahoo Local Search » Review Sites in the Restaurant World - Dallas vs. Buffalo | Developing Knowledge about Local Search http://blumenthals.com/blog/2008/02/25/review-sites-in-the-restaurant-world-updated-feb-2008/#comment-208543 Understanding Google Maps & Yahoo Local Search » Review Sites in the Restaurant World - Dallas vs. Buffalo | Developing Knowledge about Local Search Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:01:20 +0000 http://blumenthals.com/blog/2008/02/25/review-sites-in-the-restaurant-world-updated-feb-2008/#comment-208543 [...] week I looked at which review sites were considered by Google in the ranking of the Top 10 Restaurants in Buffalo, NY. Here is a [...] [...] week I looked at which review sites were considered by Google in the ranking of the Top 10 Restaurants in Buffalo, NY. Here is a [...]

]]> By: Mike Blumenthal http://blumenthals.com/blog/2008/02/25/review-sites-in-the-restaurant-world-updated-feb-2008/#comment-207592 Mike Blumenthal Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:17:57 +0000 http://blumenthals.com/blog/2008/02/25/review-sites-in-the-restaurant-world-updated-feb-2008/#comment-207592 Hi Casey Yes, I am a big fan of Yelp (mentioned above) as a great review site in the major markets, particularly SF and NY. When visiting those cities (I do occassionally leave the holler') it is my goto site for great restaurant recommendations. It is a great example of a site that if a restauranteur were to work with their clients to have reviews there it would pay off regardless of any benefit from Google. It would be a win-win that's for sure. What are some other major and mid major market restaurant review sites that meet the same criteria? Mike Hi Casey

Yes, I am a big fan of Yelp (mentioned above) as a great review site in the major markets, particularly SF and NY. When visiting those cities (I do occassionally leave the holler’) it is my goto site for great restaurant recommendations.

It is a great example of a site that if a restauranteur were to work with their clients to have reviews there it would pay off regardless of any benefit from Google. It would be a win-win that’s for sure.

What are some other major and mid major market restaurant review sites that meet the same criteria?

Mike

]]> By: Casey http://blumenthals.com/blog/2008/02/25/review-sites-in-the-restaurant-world-updated-feb-2008/#comment-207534 Casey Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:16:09 +0000 http://blumenthals.com/blog/2008/02/25/review-sites-in-the-restaurant-world-updated-feb-2008/#comment-207534 What about Yelp.com? They're in most major markets and provide great reviews. What about Yelp.com? They’re in most major markets and provide great reviews.

]]> By: Mike Blumenthal http://blumenthals.com/blog/2008/02/25/review-sites-in-the-restaurant-world-updated-feb-2008/#comment-207503 Mike Blumenthal Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:54:11 +0000 http://blumenthals.com/blog/2008/02/25/review-sites-in-the-restaurant-world-updated-feb-2008/#comment-207503 Tom Thanks for the local reference. As I mentioned above, each market needs to be researched and the leading local restaurant site should be chosen for reviews. I am not that familiar with those markets but it makes sense that there would be good local sites. Are there others as well? Mike Tom

Thanks for the local reference.

As I mentioned above, each market needs to be researched and the leading local restaurant site should be chosen for reviews. I am not that familiar with those markets but it makes sense that there would be good local sites. Are there others as well?

Mike

]]> By: Tom http://blumenthals.com/blog/2008/02/25/review-sites-in-the-restaurant-world-updated-feb-2008/#comment-207492 Tom Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:45:13 +0000 http://blumenthals.com/blog/2008/02/25/review-sites-in-the-restaurant-world-updated-feb-2008/#comment-207492 Yes, you can find local sites if you pick the right city. Just not Buffalo it appears. For example, <a href="http://kudzu.com" rel="nofollow">Kudzu</a> - which is big in Atlanta, Phoenix, San Diego and Las Vegas - has quite a number of reviews on Google. Restaurants and beyond. Yes, you can find local sites if you pick the right city. Just not Buffalo it appears.

For example, Kudzu - which is big in Atlanta, Phoenix, San Diego and Las Vegas - has quite a number of reviews on Google. Restaurants and beyond.

]]> By: Mike Blumenthal http://blumenthals.com/blog/2008/02/25/review-sites-in-the-restaurant-world-updated-feb-2008/#comment-207384 Mike Blumenthal Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:24:39 +0000 http://blumenthals.com/blog/2008/02/25/review-sites-in-the-restaurant-world-updated-feb-2008/#comment-207384 Hi Héctor I am afraid that I have not looked in most other countries to understand differences and similarities. I have not read any PR or google alerts about "deals" on reviews etc other than in the U.S. My suggestion is to contact your national Google or post in the Google Maps for Business Group. I will followup and see if I can ferret out any information. Mike Hi Héctor

I am afraid that I have not looked in most other countries to understand differences and similarities. I have not read any PR or google alerts about “deals” on reviews etc other than in the U.S.

My suggestion is to contact your national Google or post in the Google Maps for Business Group. I will followup and see if I can ferret out any information.

Mike

]]> By: Héctor http://blumenthals.com/blog/2008/02/25/review-sites-in-the-restaurant-world-updated-feb-2008/#comment-207327 Héctor Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:34:42 +0000 http://blumenthals.com/blog/2008/02/25/review-sites-in-the-restaurant-world-updated-feb-2008/#comment-207327 Hey Mike that Mr. Orren. Have you got any idea of what happens in other countries like mine (Spain) about that? Thanks a lot in advance Héctor Hey Mike that Mr. Orren. Have you got any idea of what happens in other countries like mine (Spain) about that?
Thanks a lot in advance

Héctor

]]> By: Mike Blumenthal http://blumenthals.com/blog/2008/02/25/review-sites-in-the-restaurant-world-updated-feb-2008/#comment-207284 Mike Blumenthal Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:12:33 +0000 http://blumenthals.com/blog/2008/02/25/review-sites-in-the-restaurant-world-updated-feb-2008/#comment-207284 Hi Mike I have seen stories in the press of regional review sites signing deals with Google to get their reviews picked up. So I assume that it is necessary to contact Google, but who or how is not clear. From what I could understand the deals were simple quid pro quos where the regional site provided reviews and got some links in return. Mike Hi Mike

I have seen stories in the press of regional review sites signing deals with Google to get their reviews picked up. So I assume that it is necessary to contact Google, but who or how is not clear.

From what I could understand the deals were simple quid pro quos where the regional site provided reviews and got some links in return.

Mike

]]> By: Mike Orren http://blumenthals.com/blog/2008/02/25/review-sites-in-the-restaurant-world-updated-feb-2008/#comment-207279 Mike Orren Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:22:56 +0000 http://blumenthals.com/blog/2008/02/25/review-sites-in-the-restaurant-world-updated-feb-2008/#comment-207279 Hey Mike: Wondering if you've got any ideas on this: Google seems to only pick up national providers of local reviews. Any idea on how to get them to look at better, deeper reviews from local providers (who may only be in one or two markets)? Hey Mike:

Wondering if you’ve got any ideas on this: Google seems to only pick up national providers of local reviews. Any idea on how to get them to look at better, deeper reviews from local providers (who may only be in one or two markets)?

]]> By: SEO Igloo Blog » Update On Canoe Guy’s 30 + Missing Reviews http://blumenthals.com/blog/2008/02/25/review-sites-in-the-restaurant-world-updated-feb-2008/#comment-207256 SEO Igloo Blog » Update On Canoe Guy’s 30 + Missing Reviews Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:31:36 +0000 http://blumenthals.com/blog/2008/02/25/review-sites-in-the-restaurant-world-updated-feb-2008/#comment-207256 [...] reviews for Canoesport are truly gone. On a similar note, Mike Blumenthal has just posted about the fluctuation in review sources he is witnessing in Google’s Maps top ten. It’s a bit of a roller coaster ride, but not [...] [...] reviews for Canoesport are truly gone. On a similar note, Mike Blumenthal has just posted about the fluctuation in review sources he is witnessing in Google’s Maps top ten. It’s a bit of a roller coaster ride, but not [...]

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