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We checked 178 small business websites on Google's first page: half hide prices, 8% block AI

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In October 2026 we opened 178 websites of small businesses that rank on the first page of Google for local queries: dentists in Dubai, plumbers in London, hair salons in Berlin, family lawyers in Sydney, vets in Vienna, accountants in Miami and more. 24 cities, 15 niches. 157 sites could be opened…

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  1. 2026-10-30 13:28 · DEV Community — AI
    We checked 178 small business websites on Google's first page: half hide prices, 8% block AI

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