Yelp Won’t Save Itself, So Consumers Have To

(This article in an opinion piece on how Yelp or new Yelp users can work to improve Yelp as a service.) Yelp is fledgling. They’re advocating for antitrust action against Google in Europe and the US. They’re even participating in an anti-Google lobby which recently served this author a LinkedIn ad. These regulatory pushes are… Continue reading Yelp Won’t Save Itself, So Consumers Have To

Google Maps List: My Favorite Restaurants in Portland

When I tell people I’m from Portland, they often ask if it really rains all the time (it’s complicated), if it’s really like the show Portlandia (it is), and where I love to eat. On the last question, there are WAY TOO MANY PLACES IN PORTLAND THAT I LOVE TO EAT. Even if I just… Continue reading Google Maps List: My Favorite Restaurants in Portland

I’m a Google Local Guide and So Can You

I’ve been a Google Local Guide for just over 2 years. It has been a great experience on so many levels. I’ve received perks from Google. From small: like a free trial of YouTube Red; to big: I got selected to the Local Guides Summit (now called Connect Live), in 2017. In addition to perks,… Continue reading I’m a Google Local Guide and So Can You

Google Maps List: Portland Garden Centers and Farmer’s Markets

The Google Local Guides team just published a fun game on their Twitter feed to help more people learn about Google Maps and to share their favorite locations. Are you up for a #LetsGuide challenge?1. Screenshot the wheel to find out who you should guide next 🎡2. Share it using #LetsGuide 💬3. This weekend, add… Continue reading Google Maps List: Portland Garden Centers and Farmer’s Markets