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Qype was founded in November of 2005 and since then has gone on to become the largest user-generated local review site in Europe.
The company was founded in Hamburg, Germany by Stephan Uhrenbacher, an internet entrepreneur who was having a hard time finding a local kindergarten for his son. Reasoning that most people value personal recommendations when it comes to something like child care Stephan decided to build a community where people could relate their experiences, swap stories and give feedback on every aspect of their everyday lives.
Being a business traveller Stephan was beginning to see the advantages of having a network of trusted reviews and recommendations at your fingertips when visiting new cities.
And so Qype was born! Now, whether you need to impress your in-laws with a fancy but inexpensive restaurant; want a good local plumber right away; or maybe you’re visiting friends in another city... Qype’s international community is there to help you out.
Here’s a few examples of how people are using Qype
Of course, Qype isn’t just about discovering new places, it’s also great for sharing your own experiences and swapping recommendations for the best (and worst) places you know.
Qype is home to a huge community of passionate and opinionated users who love to let people know their thoughts on where they ate lunch, which electrician they use, and even where they buy their underwear.
As well as writing reviews Qype users can upload photographs of the places they’ve visited, join groups to discuss their particular interests, and create personal lists of their favourite spots.
Qype has gone from strength to strength since launching in 2005, and the site now covers more than 6,000 towns and cities across Europe and has more than seven million unique visitors per month.
Qype UK was launched in July 2007 and was quickly followed by Qype France in January 2008. This means that Qype is now the only truly pan-European local review site out there and is able to offer its jetsetting users a handy multi-lingual platform.
Our main offices are in the beautiful town of Hamburg in northern Germany; if you would like to write to us (although we prefer email and so do trees) here is our address:
Qype GmbH
Deichstraße 29 (Columbiahaus)
D-20459 Hamburg
Germany
Phone administration & applications: +49 (0)40 2190 192-0
Our general e-mail: info@qype.com
If you would like to learn a bit more about us, check out our QYPE*Vibes
If you would like to advertise on our site, please email us at marketing.uk@qype.com; Any questions relating to marketing matters should also be sent to the same email address.
Address:
Deichstraße 29 (Columbiahaus)
D-20459 Hamburg
Germany
Phone (UK office) +44 (0)291 7400
Phone (German office): +49 (0)40 2190 192-0
Fax: +49 40 2190 192-290
E-mail: info@qype.com
Managing Director: Stephen Taylor
Our Blog: QYPE*Vibes
Registry Court: Amtsgericht Hamburg
Registration Number: HR B 95913
International VAT ID No. as specified in §27 a of the German VAT Law (Umsatzsteuergesetz): DE 246 573 557
Person responsible for content in accordance with §6 MDStV: Stephen Taylor
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