Yelp adds the LGBTQ-owned attribute and rainbow-colored map pins for Pride Month
In April, searches for LGBTQ+-owned businesses on Yelp were up by more than 150% YoY.
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In April, searches for LGBTQ+-owned businesses on Yelp were up by more than 150% YoY.
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