FAQ
Q: What is the Yellow API?
A: Yellow API is an application programming interface that allows you to stream top Canadian local search content into your mobile, web and other applications. Using Yellow API's database of over 1.5 million business listings and rich content (such as videos, photos, ad thumbnails and much more), you can deliver the best Canadian local search content to your users.
Q: Who can access the API?
A: Anybody who adheres to the Terms of Use can integrate Yellow API's data into their application.
Q: How can I get access to the API?
A: Registration is easy and takes less than 30 seconds. Simply register you user account and application to receive your very own Test and Yellow API key to access our data.
Q: What type of content is accessible through Yellow API?
A: Yellow API provides data on over 1.5 million business listings in Canada. For more information, please visit the Overview section and read the Documentation.
Q: Does Yellow API only have Canadian data?
A: Yes.
Q: How do I correctly attribute Yellow API?
A: You must attribute Yellow API in your application according to the Brand Guidelines and using the developer badges in the Resources section.
Q: Are there circumstances which would terminate my access to the API?
A: We may end your access to Yellow API by disabling your API key if for example you violate the Terms of Use.
Q: Where do I go for help?
A: Check out the Forum, Documentation and Resources. If you require any additional support you can contact us at developer@yellowapi.com.
Q: How can I make money?
A: You can get paid to display our listings by driving high quality traffic and/or by qualifying to integrate our inventory through the Yellow Ad Network in your application. For further inquiries, please contact developer@yellowapi.com.
Q: What are the future plans for Yellow API?
A: In the future, Yellow API plans to continuously add more data that will further enrich your applications such as person search, coupons, restaurant reviews and classifieds based on Yellow Media's other properties. Stay tuned!
