June 25, 2026SEO
Why Your Dispensary Isn't Showing Up in AI Search (pinned)
Customers ask ChatGPT and AI Overviews where to buy cannabis. Here's why your dispensary is invisible, and what fixes it.
by Heady Team
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The Cannabis Marketing Blog
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SEO, AIO, CRM and menu strategy for dispensaries and cannabis brands. Written by the team running the campaigns, with the numbers to back it up.
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August 13, 2026Marketing
Why Your Cannabis Agency Might Be Solving the Wrong Problem (pinned)
Most agencies recommend what they sell. Heady uses Share of Map to find the real growth gaps first, then scopes only what actually matters.
by Tim Naughton
April 23, 2026Guides
Dutchie Plus Sunset 2026 Migration Guide (pinned)
Dutchie Plus support runs through the end of 2026. Learn how dispensaries can migrate without losing traffic, rankings, or online orders.
by Tim Naughton
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June 24, 2026CRM
Cannabis SMS Compliance: Banned Words and Safe Sending
Flagged words, consent rules, and safe sending habits that help dispensaries reduce SMS filtering and shutdown risk.
by Tim Naughton
June 1, 2026CRM
Should You Keep Alpine IQ If You Use Dutchie POS?
Paying $900-$1,200 monthly for Alpine IQ on top of Dutchie POS? Here is the real framework for deciding whether it is still worth it.
by Tim Naughton
May 22, 2026CRM
7 Alpine IQ Flows That Increase Dispensary Retention
Build smarter Alpine IQ flows that recover carts, increase retention, and grow dispensary revenue without killing margins.
by Tim Naughton
May 17, 2026SEO
Calculate the ROI of Fixing Your Dispensary Menu SEO
Estimate the revenue impact of fixing your dispensary's iframe menu SEO with this step-by-step ROI calculator.
by Tim Naughton
May 16, 2026CRM
How to Connect Your Dispensary POS to Klaviyo
Learn how dispensaries connect Dutchie, AIQ, or Springbig to Klaviyo for automated email flows and retention marketing.
by Tim Naughton
May 14, 2026Website Development
Dutchie Extensions SDK Explained for Agencies
What agencies need to know about the Dutchie Extensions SDK, including slots, limitations, alpha risks, and Ecommerce Pro migration planning.
by Tim Naughton
May 12, 2026SEO
Why Most Dispensary iFrame Menus Cannot Rank on Google
If your dispensary menu uses an iframe, Google may not properly index your products. Learn the SEO impact and the platforms that fix it.
by Tim Naughton
May 8, 2026Website Development
Dutchie Ecommerce Pro vs Jane Premium: Which Platform Is Better in 2026?
by Tim Naughton
April 1, 2026Guides
Jane Embedded Menu Row for Dispensary Websites
Learn what Jane Embedded Menu Row is and how dispensaries should use it to improve shopper flow, UX, and conversions.
by Tim Naughton
February 19, 2026CRM
Alpine IQ Flows Explained: How to Build Real-Time Cannabis Journeys
Learn what Alpine IQ Flows is, how it works, and 7 journey ideas to boost retention, loyalty, and ecommerce—without over-automating.
by Tim Naughton
February 17, 2026CRM
Alpine IQ vs Springbig: Dispensary CRM Comparison
Compare Alpine IQ vs Springbig on loyalty, SMS, integrations, and reporting to choose the best dispensary CRM for retention.
by Tim Naughton
December 30, 2025Dispensaries
10 Money Steps Every Dispensary Should Take
Increase dispensary profit with 10 steps: local SEO, tech stack fixes, retail media, smarter ads, menu conversion, and retention.
by Tim Naughton
October 12, 2025CRM
Dispensary Marketing That Works: The Scrappy Retailer Guide
Cut wasted marketing spend. Use Heady's step-by-step system to grow website traffic, retain buyers, and boost margins.
by Tim Naughton
March 27, 2025OOH
Cannabis Brands & Billboards: How OOH Advertising Is Helping Brands Break the Stigma
by Tim Naughton
March 27, 2025Analytics
5 Dispensary KPIs and Why Vanity Metrics Are a Problem in Cannabis
by Tim Naughton
March 27, 2025Programmatic Advertising
Cannabis Programmatic Advertising: Focusing on What Matters
by Tim Naughton
March 26, 2025Website Development
Web Accessibility for Cannabis Brands: Making Your Website More Accessible
by Tim Naughton
December 15, 2022Marketing
Your Guide to Cannabis Marketing Strategies
Cannabis brands can use numerous tried-and-true marketing strategies to grow their businesses. Heady breaks them down here.
by Tim Naughton