You Can't Run Google Ads

Google, Meta, and most ad platforms ban cannabis. SEO is your only option.

0
Google Ads Allowed
0
Meta Ads Allowed
46%
Searches Are Local
#1
Gets 27.6% of Clicks

Your Only Two Options

YOUR BEST OPTION

Local SEO

Organic Rankings on Google Maps

Cost

$497-1,497/mo

Fixed monthly cost

Timeline

2-8 weeks for first results
3-6 months for consistent leads

Why It Works for Cannabis

  • 100% compliant - no ad bans
  • Shows in "dispensary near me" searches
  • Builds trust with Google reviews
  • Works 24/7, even after you stop
  • Cost per customer decreases over time
NOT AVAILABLE

Google Ads

Pay-Per-Click (Banned)

Status

BANNED

Cannabis violates Google Ads policy

Also Banned

  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Ads
  • Twitter/X Ads
  • TikTok Ads
  • Snapchat Ads
  • LinkedIn Ads

What Happens if You Try

  • Account immediately suspended
  • Business banned from platform permanently
  • Money wasted on rejected campaigns
  • No appeals for cannabis-related violations

Why SEO is Your Only Path to Google

How Customers Find Dispensaries

Google Search
68%
Weedmaps
45%
Word of Mouth
32%
Social Media
18%

*Customers often use multiple methods. Source: Cannabis consumer surveys 2024

The Bottom Line

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.

SEO Investment vs. Alternative Marketing

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.

Real Results from NY Dispensaries

Brooklyn Dispensary

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

Manhattan Cannabis Shop

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

Ready to Get Found on Google?

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.