Yelp reviews are useful for patterns and red flags, but you’ll get best results by cross-checking and reading context, not just the star score.

Yes, businesses can reply to Yelp reviews with public comments or direct messages after claiming the page.

No, you can’t delete a Yelp review yourself; you can flag rule violations, reply publicly, or seek legal removal with a final court order.

Yes, you can report a Yelp review; flag it from the review’s menu and submit details that show it breaks Yelp’s Content Guidelines.

Yes—Yelp reviews can come down if they break site rules; the rest call for a calm reply, proof, and a fix.

Yes, many Tripadvisor reviews are reliable when you scan patterns, filter red flags, and weigh recent traveler photos.

Yes, businesses can reply to Tripadvisor reviews through the Management Center after claiming and verifying the listing.

Yes, TripAdvisor reviews can be deleted or taken down when writers retract them or when content breaks posted rules.

Yes, a Tripadvisor review can be removed when it breaks posting rules; owners may report, and reviewers can delete their own posts.

No, Airbnb reviews can’t be transferred; reviews stay tied to the original profile or listing on the platform.