Google, Meta, and most ad platforms ban cannabis. SEO is your only option.
Organic Rankings on Google Maps
$497-1,497/mo
Fixed monthly cost
2-8 weeks for first results
3-6 months for consistent leads
Pay-Per-Click (Banned)
BANNED
Cannabis violates Google Ads policy
*Customers often use multiple methods. Source: Cannabis consumer surveys 2024
Google is where most customers start their search. Without paid ads, the only way to appear on Google is through organic rankings (SEO). Dispensaries that rank in the top 3 of Google Maps get 70% of all clicks.
| Marketing Channel | Monthly Cost | Reach |
|---|---|---|
| Local SEO | $497-1,497 | Everyone searching "dispensary near me" |
| Weedmaps Listing | $500-2,000+ | Only Weedmaps users |
| Billboard Advertising | $1,500-4,000 | Drivers on one route |
| Print/Local Magazine | $800-2,500 | Magazine readers only |
| Influencer Marketing | $500-5,000+ | Followers only, one-time |
SEO is the only channel that captures customers actively searching for a dispensary on Google.
BEFORE (No SEO)
Spending $0 on digital marketing
Getting 8-12 walk-ins/day
Not appearing on Google Maps
Missing 68% of customers
AFTER (Our SEO Program)
Spending $997/month
Getting 25-35 walk-ins/day
Ranking #2 for "dispensary Brooklyn"
200%+ increase in foot traffic
BEFORE (Weedmaps Only)
Spending $1,800/month on Weedmaps
Getting 40-50 customers/day
No Google visibility
AFTER (Added Our SEO)
Total spend: $2,795/month
Getting 80-100 customers/day
Ranking #1 for "dispensary Manhattan"
Doubled customer base
Since you can't run ads, SEO is your only path to Google visibility.
We specialize in getting NY dispensaries to rank in the Google 3-Pack. Let's see where you stand.