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Google Just Put a Price on Silence. You Have 30 Days to Sell the Fix.

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Starting October 1, 2026, Google plans to charge for some missed Local Services Ads calls during stated business hours when the caller stays on the line for more than 20 seconds. The plumber who does not answer can pay for the lead 😬 and lose it anyway (double penalty)... For a builder looking to…

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  1. 2026-08-30 13:41 · DEV Community — AI
    Google Just Put a Price on Silence. You Have 30 Days to Sell the Fix.

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