Google and Yelp: Coffee Shop Table Talk
August 26, 2009
I was sitting in suburban Virginia. My table mates were an MBA from a prestigious university and a math whiz who spoke fluent Arabic. Just behind me were 30 somethings–two fellows and one young woman. The three were chatting excitedly among themselves. A thread of their conversation wafted to me. The gist of the talk was that the Google had evidenced some interest in Yelp.com. Yelp.com is the go-to place for a wide range of information. The service is growing rapidly, according to Compete.com.
Ah, maybe a deal in the works? Possibly the Google showing its normal interest in sites that generate traffic? The addled goose is now watching Overflight to see if any info substantiates or invalidates these three folks’ in-the-know, caffeine-infused yapping. Rumor now. The addled goose is watching.
Stephen Arnold, August 25, 2009
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