WJ Media Group Congratulates Recent Recreational License Awardees

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WJ Media Group congratulates the following businesses for receiving their cannabis licenses. Approved License Applications: Artistic Dispensary, Ascension Cannabis Brands, & Baggy Greens Inc. Baked by the River, Bloomeri, Blue Violet Grow, Buddy’s Dispensary & Canna P Farms NJ. Cannabis Depot, Cannaboutique by Greenhouse. Cannabury Farms, Cedar Fairmont Health Cultivators, CGT New Jersey. Cheeba Spot, […]

5 SEO Tips for Cannabis Marketers in 2022

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1. Do in-Depth Keyword and Competitor Research You should appreciate the fact that you are not the only CBD business online and therefore check what competitors are doing to rank higher on google searches. Of course, you should only check the ones performing well online. Check to know the kind of strategy your competitor is employing to […]

Cannabis eCommerce Websites: 5 Must-Have Features

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Independent eCommerce Platform When deciding how to sell cannabis online, retailers can either use a third-party marketplace or have their own eCommerce website. In the long run, owning an independent eCommerce platform is certainly a better option than using a marketplace. Having your own cannabis eCommerce website gives you complete control over the design, product […]

Cannabis Marketing & SEO in 2022

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Organic Traffic is Your Best Friend Paid search is usually an obvious channel for eCommerce companies to invest in. Unfortunately, it’s not the best option if you intend on targeting a lot of popular cannabis-related products. Google categorizes cannabis as a “dangerous product” under the subcategory “Recreational drugs”, which it defines as: “Ads for substances […]

What Makes a Great Website in 2022?

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Well Designed and Functional Your site reflects your company, your products, your services, and ultimately your brand. Visual appeal, polish, and professionalism are crucial. Allow white space, uncluttered layouts with quality photographs and graphics look, and let your message shine through. Equally important, the site must work quickly, correctly, and as expected. Build to web […]

Cannabis Marketers’ Top Digital Marketing Methods

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Cannabis Marketers’ Top Digital Marketing Methods Cannabis marketers’ top digital marketing methods are explained here. Researchers from the Cannabis Marketing Association, New Frontier Data, and NXTeck completed the 2022 Cannabis Digital Marketing Survey. Their findings indicate the following methods are most effective for cannabis businesses and their ancillary businesses: -Website/blog: 64% -Email marketing: 53% -Social […]

Branding Your Cannabis Business

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Logos The logo of your cannabis brand should determine the overall brand’s visual direction. Start by focusing on your logo when rebranding or building your business. In addition, you can use it to build out the rest of your visual identity strategically. Think beyond what looks good when making creative decisions for your logo. Make sure […]

What Cannabis Brands Need to Know About Content Marketing and SEO in 2022

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Invest in the Right Tactics Recent studies show content marketing is most successful for brands that focus on the right tactics. According to survey respondents, the following 10 tactics will be most helpful to brands in 2021: Improving content quality: 55% Search engine optimization (SEO): 46% Creating more video and visual content: 41% Updating and […]

Louisiana Senate Approves Bill Allowing Public Employees to Use Medical Marijuana

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Lousiana Senate The Louisiana State Senate voted 26-8 on Wednesday to approve a bill that would protect public employees who use medical cannabis from job discrimination. Louisiana’s House of Representatives approved House Bill 988 last week. It now heads to the desk of Governor John Bel Edwards for his consideration. Under the bill, public employees […]

As Marijuana Legalization Takes Effect On Instagram, Cannabis Marketing Is Reshaped

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As Marijuana Legalization Takes Effect On Instagram, Cannabis Marketing Is Reshaped As marijuana legalization takes effect, marketing on Instagram is changing. According to a recent study, marijuana legalization has drastically changed cannabis marketing on Instagram. The study entitled “From dealing with influencing: Online marketing of cannabis on Instagram” and published in the international journal Crime, […]

12 More Licenses Approved, Competition Getting Fierce

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Competition Rises as Additional Dispensaries Recieve Permits During a meeting on Tuesday, regulators said consumers purchased $24 million in recreational pot in the first month of the industry’s launch. The meeting approved additional dispensary permits. On April 21, 12 medical-only dispensaries started selling recreational marijuana. Joining an additional five medical-only dispensaries that will soon be […]