How to build a Yelp clone website?

Question

I want to make a website where local businesses are listed and their general information is added with reviews, contact etc. Overall, I want to build a Yelp like website. Can you suggest me some scripts or Wordpress themes? Or have you got any ideas how I can make this site?

Answer 1

The best solution is definitely Geotheme which offers all the necessary functions you will need to build a local business directory or even a worldwide one. It is a sort of Yelp clone theme with great amount of functions and a very professional looking layout which can be modified in many ways.



Moreover, as the platform is Wordpress you can easily add other functions and sections to your website whenever you want, plus you can use SEO plugins to optimize it for search engines.



If you want to build a Yelp clone this is far the best solution.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Yelp Clone

Answer 4

You're speaking of a directory site and I've got just the thing for you...



After having tried quite a few scripts and themes to help incorporate a Yelp clone, business directory site into the offerings for my clients, I've found this one to be, hands down, the best and easiest to use.



With this theme, you can not only create a Local business directory, you can create a Global business directory if you so choose.



It's Responsive, meaning it will work on all devices including PC's, Tablets and Mobile Devices, is cross browser compatible and has tons of other options. It also comes highly recommended, you can try it Before you buy it and you don't have to be a tech geek to use it. ...although if you are that's OK, I'm a bit of a tech geek myself. Lol!



I really like it Katie and I think you will too.



Anyway you can find it here:



http://www.ebizprofitmedia.com/GeoTheme



Hope this helps.

Answer 5

Hey there, I was looking to do the same thing at the end of 2011 so I did research on the top themes out there. I haven't met my quota for answering questions yet, so I apologize you can't click on my link. Just copy and paste it into your browser.



Here's a comprehensive review that I did comparing four of the top Wordpress themes for local business directories together:



http://thereisathemeforthat.com/local-business-directory-themes-for-wordpress/



And here's a review of the theme I thought was the most like Yelp out of the bunch:



http://thereisathemeforthat.com/geotheme-review-the-wordpress-yelp-clone/



There are 6 of these types of themes for WP now, and you can find more info through those links. Let me know if you have any more questions. I've pretty much reviewed them all :)

Answer 6

It's a good question! So you are planning to have a Yelp site exact looking. Just follow us and see how our software system works. It's really reliable and genuine software available on the market to establish your own local business market.



You have to read all the features and functionality before buying from any online seller. We at Scriptgiant, Kolkata, India offers multi theme capability, multilingual site PHP script to host your site at your choice.



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Answer 7

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Answer 8

Try Gentleninja's Yelp Clone Script:



Features available in this amazing Yelp clone script ?



This Yelp clone script has all the features of Yelp covered . Some of the salient features are :



Advanced search : When it comes to Yelp the most used area in the site is the SEARCH . We have employed complex algorithms that fetch the most relevant results for users based on their search query . This search works by taking in a lot of parameters in account like the proximity, Meaning, Reviews, Ratings etc. to give the exact desired results of the visitor .



Location : Yelp is all about Location based business review . So we have taken this aspect very seriously . Every element , listing in this incredible Yelp clone script has the location component attached to it .



Multi-lingual : This awesome Yelp clone script is constructed to be Multi-lingual . Straight from the Admin panel the Owner can easily set the entire website to change to any language of choice .



Power Reviews : Since the whole site runs on Reviews – we have given extra importance to the review feature in this Yelp clone script . The review module in this Yelp clone script showcases Ratings , Comment , Location etc. for each review . The reviewers profiles are connected to each review & showcases the merits of the reviewer as well .



Detailed profile views : Each user in this Yelp clone script has a fantastic profile to show case . Clicking on the Profile picture near the rating will take you to a detailed profile page of the user where one can see all their reviews , friends etc.



Social features : The entire Yelp clone script is tightly integrated with Social media . It is equipped with Facebook connect , Twitter connect , G+ etc. Reviews can be effortlessly shared over on Facebook , Twitter etc. Also recent activity of friends from Social media can be checked from within .



- Video & Picture upload : This fantastic Yelp clone script has all the features required to upload videos , pictures if necessary . the videos are powered by sleek HTML5 players so it plays seamlessly on any mobile and hand held devices as well ( As Flash players are not compatible on IOS devices ) .



- Powerful Admin panel : As with all our scripts , this Yelp clone script comes with a powerful admin panel to manage the entire site . As a site owner you can moderate every listing , user , comment etc. from this sleek admin panel effortlessly .



- Built to RANK : One thing we take care in all our scripts is the On page optimization . This Yelp clone script has every dynamic page fitted with all the SEO elements required – so each and every page in your site is ranked good on search engines for target keywords .



and we have many more AWESOME features !



Screenshot :







Demo : http://gentleninja.com/yelpclonescript/

Answer 9

https://biz.yelp.co.uk/

Vist that page to get registered at Yelp

Answer 10

you need the idea and a programmer. that's it.