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1 in 3 Business AI Users (36.5%) Fails to Utilize AI for Website Publishing and Updates — Peraichi Survey on AI Usage by SMEs and Sole Proprietors

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Published May 20, 2026 8:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 5:08 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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A survey by Peraichi reveals that 36.5% of small business owners who use generative AI for work fail to apply it to their websites, creating an 'implementation gap.' The company is addressing this with new AI-powered website creation services and free SEO diagnostics.
A survey by Peraichi found that 36.5% of small and medium-sized business owners who regularly use generative AI fail to apply it to publishing or updating their websites.
To address this 'implementation gap,' the company is launching new services, including an AI-powered website builder and free SEO diagnostics.

A survey by Peraichi reveals that 36.5% of small business owners who use generative AI for work fail to apply it to their websites, creating an 'implementation gap.' The company is addressing this with new AI-powered website creation services and free SEO diagnostics.

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Published: May 20, 2026

A survey by Peraichi Inc. found that 36.5% of users who utilize generative AI at least weekly are not leveraging it for publishing or updating their web pages. The main reasons for this 'AI implementation gap' are difficulties with prompting and concerns about content accuracy. To address this, Peraichi is providing technology for the 'Rakusul Homepage' service, which auto-generates sites from flyers, and offering free SEO diagnostics to existing users, supporting SMEs in achieving business results.

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FAQ

What was the main finding of the Peraichi survey on AI usage?

The survey found that 36.5% of business users who use generative AI at least once a week are not able to apply it to publishing or updating their web pages, a phenomenon they call the 'AI implementation gap'.

What are the main reasons businesses struggle to use AI for their websites?

The top two reasons identified were difficulty in giving proper instructions to the AI (prompting) and concerns about the accuracy and reliability of the AI-generated content.

What kind of support do these business users want most?

Users most desire practical support such as examples of prompts for specific purposes and a professional diagnosis of their customer acquisition funnel to identify areas for improvement.

How is Peraichi addressing this 'AI implementation gap'?

Peraichi is offering two solutions: providing technology for the 'Rakusul Homepage' service, which uses AI to create a website from a business flyer, and offering a free SEO diagnosis service for existing users to help them improve their current pages.

What is the 'Rakusul Homepage' service?

It is a service where AI analyzes a customer's existing flyer to automatically generate a website's structure and design, which is then finalized by a professional team. This removes the need for users to write complex prompts and ensures quality.

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