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Welcome to our blog—your go-to source for cannabis industry insights, marketing strategies, and design inspiration. Whether you're looking for expert tips, the latest trends, or deep dives into branding and e-commerce, we’ve got you covered.

SEO

Nov 7, 2025

Why DIY SEO for Your Dispensary Might Be Costing You More Than You Think

DIY SEO sounds budget-friendly... until it starts costing you time, sales, and sanity. Between constant updates, content creation, and analytics, running SEO in-house can drain resources fast. Here’s how to calculate the true cost of “doing it yourself” and why specialized cannabis SEO agencies often pay for themselves.

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Zach

COO

Press

Nov 5, 2025

Riding the Consolidation Wave: How CannaPlanners Stands Out in a Tough Cannabis Market

Amid a contracting cannabis market, CannaPlanners is gaining ground by helping operators sharpen their strategy, strengthen their digital presence, and stand out where it matters most.

By

Will Read

Founder & CEO

Retention Marketing

Oct 17, 2025

Green Is the New Black: 6 Dispensary Strategies for a Profitable Green Wednesday

Green Wednesday, known as the “Black Friday for cannabis” is your dispensary’s biggest sales opportunity. Discover six proven strategies to boost revenue, attract loyal customers, and turn one day of deals into lasting growth.

By

Zach

VP | CMO

SEO

Sep 22, 2025

AI Is a Tool, Not a Strategy: Why Human-First Marketing Still Wins

Artificial intelligence has transformed content creation in marketing. Marketers can now generate ideas, draft blog posts, and produce social media copy faster than ever.

By

Zach

CMO

SEO

Sep 22, 2025

Google's New Cannabis Ads Pilot in Canada: Why It's Big and Why the U.S. Might Stay Behind

Google has made a rare policy shift in the cannabis space. The search engine and digital ad giant recently announced it will allow certain legally permitted cannabis products to be advertised in Canada under a limited pilot program.

By

Zach

CMO

Press

Sep 16, 2025

CannaPlanners and Nostalgia Honored with Emjays Nominations

CannaPlanners is honored to be nominated at The Emjays for Agency of the Year, alongside Content Creator of the Year and Best Packaging Design for our client Nostalgia. Vote to support our team, clients, and the creative work raising the bar in cannabis design and branding.

By

Will Read

Founder & CEO

Press

Sep 15, 2025

CannaPlanners Makes the Inc. 5000!

We have been named one of the fastest-growing private companies in America, ranking on the Inc. 5000 list.

By

Will Read

Founder & CEO

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Education

Aug 29, 2025

6 Benefits of Headless E-Commerce for Your Cannabis Dispensary Website

Cannabis retail moves fast, and dispensaries need sites that keep up. Customers expect seamless shopping on any device or channel. Headless e-commerce makes this possible by separating design from the commerce engine, delivering speed, flexibility, and easy scaling.

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Our

Blog

Insights, Ideas & Industry Trends

Welcome to our blog—your go-to source for cannabis industry insights, marketing strategies, and design inspiration. Whether you're looking for expert tips, the latest trends, or deep dives into branding and e-commerce, we’ve got you covered.

SEO

Nov 7, 2025

Why DIY SEO for Your Dispensary Might Be Costing You More Than You Think

DIY SEO sounds budget-friendly... until it starts costing you time, sales, and sanity. Between constant updates, content creation, and analytics, running SEO in-house can drain resources fast. Here’s how to calculate the true cost of “doing it yourself” and why specialized cannabis SEO agencies often pay for themselves.

zach

By

Zach

COO

Press

Nov 5, 2025

Riding the Consolidation Wave: How CannaPlanners Stands Out in a Tough Cannabis Market

Amid a contracting cannabis market, CannaPlanners is gaining ground by helping operators sharpen their strategy, strengthen their digital presence, and stand out where it matters most.

By

Will Read

Founder & CEO

Retention Marketing

Oct 17, 2025

Green Is the New Black: 6 Dispensary Strategies for a Profitable Green Wednesday

Green Wednesday, known as the “Black Friday for cannabis” is your dispensary’s biggest sales opportunity. Discover six proven strategies to boost revenue, attract loyal customers, and turn one day of deals into lasting growth.

By

Zach

VP | CMO

SEO

Sep 22, 2025

AI Is a Tool, Not a Strategy: Why Human-First Marketing Still Wins

Artificial intelligence has transformed content creation in marketing. Marketers can now generate ideas, draft blog posts, and produce social media copy faster than ever.

By

Zach

CMO

SEO

Sep 22, 2025

Google's New Cannabis Ads Pilot in Canada: Why It's Big and Why the U.S. Might Stay Behind

Google has made a rare policy shift in the cannabis space. The search engine and digital ad giant recently announced it will allow certain legally permitted cannabis products to be advertised in Canada under a limited pilot program.

By

Zach

CMO

Press

Sep 16, 2025

CannaPlanners and Nostalgia Honored with Emjays Nominations

CannaPlanners is honored to be nominated at The Emjays for Agency of the Year, alongside Content Creator of the Year and Best Packaging Design for our client Nostalgia. Vote to support our team, clients, and the creative work raising the bar in cannabis design and branding.

By

Will Read

Founder & CEO

Press

Sep 15, 2025

CannaPlanners Makes the Inc. 5000!

We have been named one of the fastest-growing private companies in America, ranking on the Inc. 5000 list.

By

Will Read

Founder & CEO

headless e-commerce website illustration

Education

Aug 29, 2025

6 Benefits of Headless E-Commerce for Your Cannabis Dispensary Website

Cannabis retail moves fast, and dispensaries need sites that keep up. Customers expect seamless shopping on any device or channel. Headless e-commerce makes this possible by separating design from the commerce engine, delivering speed, flexibility, and easy scaling.

By

CannaPlanners

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Our

Blog

Insights, Ideas & Industry Trends

Welcome to our blog—your go-to source for cannabis industry insights, marketing strategies, and design inspiration. Whether you're looking for expert tips, the latest trends, or deep dives into branding and e-commerce, we’ve got you covered.

Marketing

Nov 20, 2025

Get Your Dispensary Ready for the Holiday Rush: 7 Tips for a Profitable Season

The holiday rush can make or break a dispensary’s year. With the right prep, you can boost sales, avoid burnout, and create memorable seasonal experiences for your customers. From smart inventory planning to early marketing, gift bundles, staff training, and in-store events, these seven strategies help you turn holiday traffic into real revenue while keeping operations smooth and stress-free.

zach

By

Zach

COO

SEO

Nov 7, 2025

Why DIY SEO for Your Dispensary Might Be Costing You More Than You Think

DIY SEO sounds budget-friendly... until it starts costing you time, sales, and sanity. Between constant updates, content creation, and analytics, running SEO in-house can drain resources fast. Here’s how to calculate the true cost of “doing it yourself” and why specialized cannabis SEO agencies often pay for themselves.

zach

By

Zach

COO

Press

Nov 5, 2025

Riding the Consolidation Wave: How CannaPlanners Stands Out in a Tough Cannabis Market

Amid a contracting cannabis market, CannaPlanners is gaining ground by helping operators sharpen their strategy, strengthen their digital presence, and stand out where it matters most.

By

Will Read

Founder & CEO

Retention Marketing

Oct 17, 2025

Green Is the New Black: 6 Dispensary Strategies for a Profitable Green Wednesday

Green Wednesday, known as the “Black Friday for cannabis” is your dispensary’s biggest sales opportunity. Discover six proven strategies to boost revenue, attract loyal customers, and turn one day of deals into lasting growth.

By

Zach

VP | CMO

SEO

Sep 22, 2025

AI Is a Tool, Not a Strategy: Why Human-First Marketing Still Wins

Artificial intelligence has transformed content creation in marketing. Marketers can now generate ideas, draft blog posts, and produce social media copy faster than ever.

By

Zach

CMO

SEO

Sep 22, 2025

Google's New Cannabis Ads Pilot in Canada: Why It's Big and Why the U.S. Might Stay Behind

Google has made a rare policy shift in the cannabis space. The search engine and digital ad giant recently announced it will allow certain legally permitted cannabis products to be advertised in Canada under a limited pilot program.

By

Zach

CMO

Press

Sep 16, 2025

CannaPlanners and Nostalgia Honored with Emjays Nominations

CannaPlanners is honored to be nominated at The Emjays for Agency of the Year, alongside Content Creator of the Year and Best Packaging Design for our client Nostalgia. Vote to support our team, clients, and the creative work raising the bar in cannabis design and branding.

By

Will Read

Founder & CEO

Press

Sep 15, 2025

CannaPlanners Makes the Inc. 5000!

We have been named one of the fastest-growing private companies in America, ranking on the Inc. 5000 list.

By

Will Read

Founder & CEO

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