Think Yelp is “just another review site”? Think again. With over 178 million unique monthly users, Yelp is where your next customer is already searching — and if your business isn’t optimized, you’re leaving money on the table.
At Directory One, we specialize in Yelp search engine optimization (Yelp SEO) to help Houston businesses shine brighter, rank higher, and win more local customers.
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Let's be real. Before anyone tries your restaurant, calls your plumbing service, or visits your clinic in Houston, they check the reviews — and more often than not, they check them on Yelp.
Your Yelp profile is your digital front door. Just having a listing isn't enough — you need a strategy to stand out, build trust, and turn searchers into paying customers.
Yelp ranks among the top five review platforms influencing consumer decisions, and 92% of users purchase after visiting Yelp. That’s powerful.
With our proven Yelp SEO services, your business appears in top results not just on Yelp — but on Google too. (Yes, Google indexes Yelp pages!)
The Yelp algorithm is powered by trust. That’s why we combine expert Yelp SEO optimization with proactive Reputation Management.
Yelp SEO Optimization: We optimize every inch of your profile — from business categories to service offerings.
Proactive Reputation Management: We help encourage positive reviews and train you on how to respond professionally.
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Get My Free Yelp Analysis NowOur Yelp SEO strategy combines profile optimization, keyword targeting, review velocity, and engagement signals.
| Yelp SEO focuses on Yelp listings and local buyers, while Traditional SEO targets Google and Bing audiences. Yelp SEO gives faster ROI and high-intent customers. |
| Yelp Profile Optimization – Refining your categories, keywords, and descriptions. |
| Yelp SEO Analysis – Deep audits of your profile and competitors. |
| Review Strategy & Management – Authentic, high-quality reviews that drive conversions. |
| Keyword-Rich Business Descriptions – Rank higher on Yelp and Google. |
| Local Citation Integration – Strengthen consistency across platforms. |
| Yelp Ads Optimization – Maximize ROI from paid Yelp campaigns. |
With 15+ years of experience, our Houston-based team understands local search inside out.
Yelp SEO optimizes your Yelp profile so it ranks better in Yelp’s search and appears more often on Google.
Indirectly yes — Yelp is a high-authority directory, and consistent activity strengthens local SEO signals.
Yelp prohibits soliciting reviews. But by delivering great service, you can naturally grow authentic feedback.
Some results appear in weeks; stronger outcomes (calls, conversions) in 2–4 months.
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