Lou MC Yelps a Lot

In case you didn't know, UYE stands for Unofficial Yelp Events. So you want to organize an UYE. Repeat after me: 1-2-cha-cha-cha. Let me show you some of my tips on how to turn a fun meet-up to a successful UYE. Here is how an UYE started Elements of Unofficial Yelp Events: Get your friends together to agree on the 5 W's (When,Where,Who, How and Why).  Must have a reason or purpose - themed parties are more fun. Identify the location. If you never been there, pay a special visit and take time to see the surroundings and parking situation. Must have a confirmed date/time. Moving target is a bad idea. Post it on the Yelp Event pages, share the event to your friends and announce it on Talks. Prepare a biz page and ask the guests to check in, post photos and write a review. Inform the location management of your party plan. So they will have enough food, space and staff. Best way to describe UYE to a manager/owner is "some friends just want to meet up for a sma...

It's been my pleasure to host an UYE at Sandong Noodle House. I love noodle foods 麵食. I grew up with folks from Northern China. I'm no stranger to this daily stable based around Chinese pasta. Menu pricing 2015 It's best to get familiar with the menu prior to ordering: Roast Beef Noodle - aromatic and tons of flavors. Photo Danzai Noodle - street-vendor style with light broth Photo Simple Soup Noodle - street-vendor style with clear broth Photo Pork Ribs Noodle/Rice - fried pork chop on top of noodle in clear broth or rice  Photo Chicken Steak Noodle/Rice - fried pork chop on top of noodle in clear broth or rice  Photo Fish* Steak Noodle/Rice - fried fish filet on top of noodle in clear broth or rice  Photo Turnip Noodle - shredded preserved turnip and pork over noodle in light broth  Mustard Noodle - shredded preserved mustard green and pork over noodle in light broth Photo Sour Mustard Noodle - similar to Mustard Noodle, but fer...

I've got a niche. I chose to be The New Biz Seeker - targeting businesses ready to start. I watch them like a hawk. Constantly asking the staff for info and post tips about its opening day. Then, post a storefront photo. On the opening day, I take lots of photos with my experience and a review. It depended on how I felt, I may go back for more and write a review with accumulated experiences. Or, I may just grab the "FTR" badge (First to Review) on the fly. After the review, this biz page will be placed on the Yelp site as "New Business Openings" and on Yelp app as "Hot and New" (iOS) or "Hot New Business" (Android). This is very effective. These are the businesses I boosted in my Yelp years 2012 to 2014: Frenchy’s Chicken (Sharpstown) Eastern Foot Spa  (Chinatown) Party City (Northwest) Piquin Mexican Style Subs (Northwest) Dollar City (Westwood) King Dollar (Sharpstown) Pho Binh 59 South (Sharpstown) Lu Xiang Village ...