A couple months ago, we shared a little secret with y’all: we've been building an early version of Yik Yak for the web, and we let some of you test it out as part of a "closed beta.” Today, we’re excited to announce that Yik Yak for the web is now moving to a public beta — which means that ALL of you are now able to yak away with your local herd on your laptop or desktop!
Read MoreUniversity of Alabama beat Clemson University, 45-40, behind a stunning onside kick to capture the College Football Playoff National Championship Monday night. The competition was fierce, and naturally the Alabama and Clemson Yik Yak feeds were on fire. Among the expected trash-talk, it was nice to see the top of both feeds full of sportsmanship, respect, and admiration for the all-round electric play.
Read MoreIt all started last January when Marla, a Yakker at the University of North Florida, took to Yik Yak looking to make friends and connect with her herd. One series of replies stuck out to Marla in particular – they came from a Yakker named Tanner, whose humor and camaraderie seemed to have the makings of a perfect friendship. After communicating virtually for several weeks, the Yakkers decided to meet for dinner.
Read More2015 was a big year in Yik Yak land – and we only just turned 2 years young! This year we grew to over 2,000 campuses across the US and internationally, and the Yak was thrilled to meet as many of you as he could along the way. In fact, as best as he can remember he gave out nearly 35,000 hugs over the course of the year, from Melbourne to Manchester, including one very special hug at the University of Georgia.
Read MoreToday, I am a changed Yak. And it all started with 1 hug.
I’m here to talk about something real good. There’s a lot happening in our world that makes me want to put my head in my hairy hands. But last week I heard about something incredible, and I had to find out more.
86 miles down the road from our Atlanta HQ is the Snelling Dining Commons on University of Georgia’s campus. Students come to Snelling to meet with friends, grab food before class, or sneak in a couple more minutes of studying. But they also come to Snelling for a very special woman named Miss Sandra Patterson.
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