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Yelp lead response, AI-assisted

Draft every Yelp reply
in under 2 seconds

Yelp requires human review of AI-generated replies and clear disclosure when AI is used. Choose approve-each-reply or suggested-reply mode for Yelp.

A Request a Quote can reach several businesses at once. NZ Leads prepares a specific draft with the job, your supported price range, and an available time slot. Staff review and send it with clear AI disclosure.

Draft every Yelp reply Flat rate, no per-lead fees · 7-day free trial $99 /month
  • No credit card
  • Full setup under 2 minutes
  • $99/mo flat after trial
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One inbox forYelpThumbtack-compatible lead sourceGoogle Local Services AdsFacebook Messenger & Lead AdsInstagram DMs
21×less likely to qualify a lead if you wait 5–30 minutesMIT, Oldroyd 2007
42 hrsaverage first response across 2,241 companiesHBR, 2011
$99/moflat - unlimited leads, no per-lead fees, no caps
How it works

From notification to booked job - hands off

Connect once, and every Yelp lead follows the same workflow: an AI draft, staff review, then qualification and calendar booking.

01Connect your Yelp business account to NZ Leads

Connect your Yelp inbox

Authorize NZ Leads once. Request a Quote, inbox messages, and DM threads all route through the same connection.

02Load your services and pricing into NZ Leads

Load your services & prices

Paste your service list with price ranges, your service area, and your hours. Every AI reply is grounded in this - prices come from your list, not guesses.

03NZ Leads preparing a Yelp reply draft for review

Go live in under 2 minutes

The next Yelp inquiry gets a job-specific AI draft in under 2 seconds for staff review.

Why not just Yelp's auto-reply

The free template acknowledges. NZ Leads closes.

Yelp's built-in auto-reply

  • One static template for every job
  • Quotes no prices, asks no questions
  • Cannot book or check a calendar
  • No follow-up, no voice, no escalation
  • Yelp only
NZ Leads

Instant draft, reviewed by your team

  • Job-specific reply with your real price ranges
  • Qualifies in a real conversation, not a template
  • Books from your live calendar
  • Instant AI voice callback (optional)
  • Day 1 / 3 / 7 follow-up that auto-stops
  • Same inbox: Thumbtack, Facebook, LSA & more
From real crews

Contractors who stopped losing the after-hours lead

Since we started using the bot it feels like we've got an extra pair of hands on deck. We're getting back to customers much faster now and the increase in sales has been noticeable, I'm really glad we made the switch.
Nema RoofingAdamNema Roofing · Owner
I thought it was just an auto-responder, but it's a full employee. It texted the Yelp lead, then immediately called them, negotiated the time, and booked the estimate. I just woke up to the notification. Insane.
EcoStar Remodeling & ConstructionDaisy WEcoStar Remodeling & Construction · Manager
It handles everything. A lead came in from Thumbtack, the AI texted them, they didn't reply, so the AI called them. It answered their questions about pricing and booked the job. It's a complete sales machine.
Iron Men Gates & Doors DesignYaron EliyaIron Men Gates & Doors Design · Owner
Handling everything manually used to take so much time, but the yelp bot changed that. The responses are fast and smooth, and the clients are happier. It's a huge time-saver.
LA Expert BuildersNir.BLA Expert Builders · Marketing Manager
NZ Leads solved our biggest problem - managing inquiries after hours. Now we never miss a potential client, even at 2AM! Seriously worth every penny.
OC Builders GroupOC Builders TeamOC Builders Group
Thanks to the bot auto responding leads, more are being converted into projects. It's like having an extra team member that never sleeps!
David Star ConstructionDavid BDavid Star Construction · CEO
Simple pricing

$99/month

for the Yelp channel - flat, month to month.

Start 7-day free trialNo credit card required
  • Unlimited Yelp leads & replies
  • Request a Quote, inbox & DMs
  • Job-specific AI qualification
  • Live-calendar booking
  • Day 1 / 3 / 7 auto follow-up
  • No per-lead fees · no caps · no contracts
Questions

Everything owners ask before switching it on

What is a Yelp auto responder?

Software that prepares a job-specific Yelp reply draft in under 2 seconds for staff review. It covers Request a Quote, regular inbox messages, and DM threads.

Why does response speed matter so much on Yelp?

Request a Quote sends the same project to several businesses at once, and the customer usually goes with whoever answers first with something useful. Waiting from 5 to 30 minutes makes you 100x less likely to contact a lead and 21x less likely to qualify it (MIT, Oldroyd 2007). A slow reply does not just lose the lead - it loses it to the competitor listed right next to you.

Does Yelp show my response time publicly?

A fast workflow can help. Auto-Respond prepares a job-specific draft in under 2 seconds, then your staff reviews and sends it. That shortens writing time while keeping every Yelp reply under human review.

Is a Yelp auto responder just a canned reply bot?

A good one is not. A canned "thanks, we'll get back to you!" does almost nothing. The NZ Leads AI reads the request, names the job ("your water heater replacement in Burbank"), pulls a price range from your own service list, asks the qualifying question that matters, and offers a booking slot - a first reply the customer can act on.

How is this different from Yelp's built-in automatic response?

Yelp's built-in auto-reply sends one static template to everyone, asks nothing, and books nothing. Turn it on - it is free. NZ Leads runs the actual conversation: job-specific first reply, real qualification grounded in your pricing and service area, calendar booking, escalation to your phone on high-value jobs, and an instant voice callback if you enable the voice agent.

What does the Yelp auto responder cost?

The Yelp channel is $99/month flat - unlimited leads, unlimited replies, no per-lead fees, no contracts, no setup fee. The optional AI voice agent adds $10/month per phone number plus $1 per minute of outbound calling. There is a 7-day free trial with no credit card required.

How long does setup take?

Under 2 minutes. Connect your Yelp business account, add your services and price ranges, then choose approve-each-reply or suggested-reply mode. Staff must review each AI-generated Yelp response before sending.

Will an auto responder get me in trouble with Yelp?

Use the workflow Yelp currently requires: staff review of every AI-generated reply plus clear disclosure when AI is used. Choose approve-each-reply or suggested-reply mode and keep the final message under the business's control.

What happens on leads that arrive at night or on weekends?

The AI can prepare a draft after hours, but Yelp still requires staff review before it is sent. Teams that need round-the-clock Yelp coverage should assign the review step to authorized staff.

Can it call the lead too, not just message them?

Yes. With the voice agent enabled, leads that include a phone number get an instant AI callback in addition to the text reply. The agent names the project, asks a qualifying question or two, and books a window from your live calendar.

Does it follow up if the customer goes quiet?

Yes. A multi-touch follow-up cadence (for example Day 1 / Day 3 / Day 7) nudges quiet leads and stops automatically the moment the customer replies or books.

Can I review what the AI sends?

Every conversation is logged and reviewable in the dashboard. For Yelp, use approve-each-reply or suggested-reply mode so staff review every AI-generated response before sending. Other sources may support different modes.

The next Yelp lead goes to whoever answers first

Connect your inbox in under 2 minutes. From then on, each Request a Quote can get a job-specific draft in under 2 seconds, ready for staff review before it is sent.

Start your 7-day free trialNo credit card required · $99/month flat after the trial