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In the world of CBD, businesses are somewhat limited in how they can advertise products online. Restrictions from advertising giants<\/a> like Google and Facebook make it difficult grow a CBD business with paid advertising programs. However, there are other marketing solutions to consider.<\/p>\n

Here are 5 ways you can excel your CBD business while waiting for Google and Facebook to revise their paid solutions to allow for cannabis advertising.<\/p>\n

Search Engine Optimization<\/h2>\n

Of all digital marketing strategies, perhaps the most effective within the cannabis industry is search engine optimization (and of course it’s at the top of our list).<\/p>\n

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This strategy is inclusive of identifying the right<\/i> keywords to target in CBD and then creating content to support them. Google (and other search engines) rank websites with well-developed and thorough content to cover questions asked about CBD including the best uses of CBD, how CBD is made, where to buy wholesale CBD and more. This content then earns links and shares, making it a viable option for Google to rank in natural results.<\/p>\n

For the time being, SEO<\/a> is one of the top traffic drivers for CBD websites. And until advertising platforms are a bit more flexible with this industry, we’ll likely continue to see organic traffic at the top of the list.<\/p>\n

Social Media<\/h2>\n

Although paid social programs are restricted when it comes to cannabis ads, there is no reason a business can’t promote its content and products organically. Businesses can quickly grow their social following, branding and website traffic through popular social media<\/a> platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. While organic content has a much lower reach compared to promoted posts on these networks, they can still deliver a substantial amount of referral traffic.<\/p>\n

Consider Social Influencers<\/h3>\n

If we know anything about social media, it’s that an influencer can help grow a brand seemingly overnight.<\/p>\n

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From athletes to musicians who consume CBD in one way or another, influencer marketing is a huge opportunity for brands to engage in.<\/p>\n

Video Content<\/h2>\n

Similar to social media outlets is video content distribution through YouTube. YouTube, the second largest search engine on the internet<\/a>, hosts a variety of content related to the CBD industry. And like SEO, brands can consider creating video content to address common questions about the industry and products. This content will then rank in YouTube search results and allow brands to grow their following, branding and of course, website traffic.<\/p>\n

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YouTube is also an ideal strategy to consider for producers of CBD. While retailers may want to keep their focus on the products themselves, farmers can document and show the process behind the science of CBD. It’s engaging content and can help establish credibility behind a brand.<\/p>\n

Affiliate Marketing<\/h2>\n

Affiliate marketing is another understated area for this industry, especially for brands in the space. There are plenty of publishers talking about the products through blogs, articles and video content; it’s up to brands to direct the conversation toward sales. Affiliate partnerships require brands to pay a publisher a commission for every sale earned and depending on the affiliate’s following, sales can pile up fast.<\/p>\n

AuthorityHacker.com<\/a> details the current going rate for affiliate partnerships here<\/a>. For the most part, brands can expect to pay 15% for each sale earned through its affiliate network. CBD brands should consider setting up partnerships through Commission Junction, Share-a-Sale or ClickBank for the best results.<\/p>\n

Display Advertising<\/h2>\n

Last, but certainly not least, is the option for display advertising<\/a>. Traditional display ads allow brands to grow their visibility by placing banner ads on websites with high traffic.<\/p>\n

CBD display advertising is similar only with a slightly smaller reach compared to other display networks like the Google Display Network<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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What Display Networks Allow CBD Ads?<\/h3>\n

While this is still a developing area of digital marketing for CBD, there are a handful of networks available to advertisers:<\/p>\n