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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.

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Marketing

Feb 3, 2026

How to Make an Annual Plan for Your Dispensary

Marketing strategy is often reactive for many cannabis operators, especially smaller organizations who have to deal with staffing turnover, state inspections, and putting out the daily fires of a retail store.

By

Will

CEO + Founder

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SEO

Feb 3, 2026

5 Reasons Your Dispensary Website Traffic Is Flat and How to Fix It

Has your dispensary website traffic stopped growing? Sales goals and competition might be increasing, but traffic plateaus prevent revenue from keeping pace. These stalls are common in cannabis marketing, and most come from fixable issues. Here are five reasons your traffic might be stuck, and what to do about each one.

By

Zach

COO

Marketing

Dec 19, 2025

Cannabis Rescheduling to Schedule III and What It Really Signals for the Industry

Rescheduling cannabis to Schedule III is not immediate relief. It is a signal that the industry is entering a phase where professionalism, regulatory infrastructure, and long-term planning matter more than short-term arbitrage.

By

Will

CEO + Founder

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.

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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.

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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

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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.

team member presenting in front of a screen

Marketing

Feb 3, 2026

How to Make an Annual Plan for Your Dispensary

Marketing strategy is often reactive for many cannabis operators, especially smaller organizations who have to deal with staffing turnover, state inspections, and putting out the daily fires of a retail store.

By

Will

CEO + Founder

magnet attracting metal ballls

SEO

Feb 3, 2026

5 Reasons Your Dispensary Website Traffic Is Flat and How to Fix It

Has your dispensary website traffic stopped growing? Sales goals and competition might be increasing, but traffic plateaus prevent revenue from keeping pace. These stalls are common in cannabis marketing, and most come from fixable issues. Here are five reasons your traffic might be stuck, and what to do about each one.

By

Zach

COO

Marketing

Dec 19, 2025

Cannabis Rescheduling to Schedule III and What It Really Signals for the Industry

Rescheduling cannabis to Schedule III is not immediate relief. It is a signal that the industry is entering a phase where professionalism, regulatory infrastructure, and long-term planning matter more than short-term arbitrage.

By

Will

CEO + Founder

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

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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.

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SEO

Feb 3, 2026

AI Content and Google Penalties: Why Context Still Matters

AI writing tools have quickly become a part of cannabis marketing conversations. For dispensary owners juggling compliance, staffing, inventory, and local competition, the idea of using AI to generate content sounds like a major win. 

By

Zach

COO

team member presenting in front of a screen

Marketing

Feb 3, 2026

How to Make an Annual Plan for Your Dispensary

Marketing strategy is often reactive for many cannabis operators, especially smaller organizations who have to deal with staffing turnover, state inspections, and putting out the daily fires of a retail store.

By

Will

CEO + Founder

magnet attracting metal ballls

SEO

Feb 3, 2026

5 Reasons Your Dispensary Website Traffic Is Flat and How to Fix It

Has your dispensary website traffic stopped growing? Sales goals and competition might be increasing, but traffic plateaus prevent revenue from keeping pace. These stalls are common in cannabis marketing, and most come from fixable issues. Here are five reasons your traffic might be stuck, and what to do about each one.

By

Zach

COO

Marketing

Dec 19, 2025

Cannabis Rescheduling to Schedule III and What It Really Signals for the Industry

Rescheduling cannabis to Schedule III is not immediate relief. It is a signal that the industry is entering a phase where professionalism, regulatory infrastructure, and long-term planning matter more than short-term arbitrage.

By

Will

CEO + Founder

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

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