Getting High: How a THC Beverage & Edibles Brand Dominated Organic Search Rankings

SEO
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LINK BUILDING
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+2081%

Increase in non-branded clicks in six months

+2219%

Lift in impressions over the same period

#1

Ranking for “THC Drinks” (36K monthly searches)

The Problem

The client was a new player in the THC beverage and edibles market , but they had zero visibility in search for the terms that mattered most. “THC drinks ” and “THC edibles ” carried huge search volumes, yet the client was buried far below page one . For a cannabis brand, this wasn’t just a missed opportunity — it meant being invisible to their core audience .

That’s when GR0 stepped in . From day one, the goal was clear: capture high-intent, non-branded keywords to drive organic traffic, build trust, and compete with established players in the cannabis space.

Our Services

  • SEO

  • Backlinking

  • E-E-A-T Content Consultation

Our Strategy

We built an SEO program from the ground up, focusing on authority , trust , and keyword reach . Each part of the plan worked together: SEO for on-page updates and technical fixes, backlinking to strengthen authority on high-value terms, and an E-E-A-T content package to give their site credibility in a competitive cannabis space. By combining expert-reviewed content , clean technical foundations , and a sharp backlinking strategy , we positioned the client to rise quickly in rankings for non-branded THC terms .

Examples

  • Published expert-reviewed content with bylines from lead industry professionals, adding authority and trust.

  • Optimized meta titles and descriptions on product and collection pages, pushing “THC gummies,” “Edibles,” and “Weed Gummies” into top SERPs.

  • Implemented structured data across products, unlocking better placements in organic shopping blocks, image results, and AI overviews.

  • Fixed a critical indexing issue early in the campaign , restoring visibility and accelerating growth.

  • Executed a targeted backlinking push to “THC Drinks” and “THC Seltzers,” securing page-one positions for both high-intent terms.

Our Results

  • +2081% increase in non-branded clicks in six months

  • +2219% lift in impressions over the same period

  • #1 ranking for “THC Drinks” (36K monthly searches) and #2 for “Edibles” (74K)

  • Position 3 for “THC Gummies” (68K) and “Weed Gummies” (18K)

  • Featured snippet wins and AI overview placements for cannabis-related queries

Proven Success

By combining expert-reviewed content , a sharp backlinking strategy , and clean technical SEO , we didn’t just boost rankings — we built authority that stuck. Within months, the client went from being unknown in search to a trusted source for cannabis queries, appearing in featured snippets and AI overviews where credibility matters most. This holistic approach gave them more than visibility; it positioned the client as an authoritative voice in the competitive THC drinks and edibles market.

Key Takeaways

E-E-A-T is essential for trust and visibility, especially in competitive spaces where AI-driven misinformation is common.

Backlinking drives lasting authority when executed with the right strategy.

SEO best practices pay off, making it easier for search engines to reward sites with top rankings.

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