Member Guide — Updated September 2026

BCN Member Portal
Getting Started Guide

Step-by-step walkthrough for new members — from your first login to submitting content.

1

Set Up Your Account

BCN creates your account — you don't sign up yourself. When it's ready, you'll receive a welcome email from info@buffalocannabisnetwork.com.

BCN welcome email showing the Set Your Password button

The welcome email arrives from info@buffalocannabisnetwork.com. Check your spam folder if you don't see it.

  1. Check your inbox for an email from info@buffalocannabisnetwork.com with the subject line containing "Welcome" or "Set Your Password."
  2. Click the "Set Your Password" button inside the email. The link expires in 24 hours.
  3. Choose a password (minimum 8 characters), confirm it, and click Save.
  4. You'll be redirected to log in with your new password.
Set your password form

The password setup screen. Enter your new password and confirm it, then click Save Password.

Link expired? Go to buffalocannabisnetwork.com/login, click "Forgot your password?", and enter your email address to receive a fresh reset link.
2

Log In to Your Portal

Go to buffalocannabisnetwork.com/login and enter your email and password.

BCN login page

The BCN login page at /login/. Enter your email and password, then click Log In.

  1. Go to buffalocannabisnetwork.com/login
  2. Enter your email address and the password you set in Step 1.
  3. Click Log In. You'll land directly on your Member Portal dashboard.

Go to Login →

3

Your Portal — Home Tab

After logging in, you land on the Home tab. This is your dashboard overview.

Member portal Home tab showing welcome card, stats, and quick actions

The Home tab. Your membership tier and stats (Published / Pending / Total) appear at the top. Quick action buttons sit below.

What you'll see on Home:

  • Welcome card — your name, membership tier, and member-since date.
  • Stats row — Published, Pending, and Total submission counts.
  • Quick actions — one-click buttons for Write an Article, Submit a Review, Submit an Event, and Upload Logo.
  • New here? — a link back to this guide.
4

Submit Tab — What You Can Post

Click the Submit tab to see four submission types. Pick the one that matches what you want to share.

Submit tab showing four submission type cards: Article, Review, Event, Logo

The Submit tab. Four cards — each with a button that opens the correct form.

Article

Article / Industry Update

Company news, insights, or announcements. Reviewed by BCN before publishing to the site.

Review

Product Review

First-hand cannabis product review. Selected reviews earn VIP event access and BCN merch.

Event

Event

Cannabis industry event for the BCN calendar. Approved events go live on the public /events/ page.

Logo / Brand Asset

Upload your company logo. It will appear on your BCN directory listing once uploaded.

How to write an article

Article submission form showing title, content, and image upload fields

The article submission form at /submit-post/. Fill in the title, body, and optional photo, then click Submit.

  1. Click Write Article from the Submit tab or Home quick actions.
  2. Enter a title and write your article body in the content area.
  3. Optionally upload a featured photo (JPG or PNG).
  4. Click Submit Article. BCN will review it within 1–3 business days.

Reviews are paused

Product review submission form

Review submissions are currently paused.

  1. Use the dispensary directory while review submissions are off.
  2. When reviews return, they’ll be available from the Submit tab.

How to submit an event

Event submission form showing title, date, location, and description fields

The event form at /submit-event/. Fill in event name, date, location, and a short description.

  1. Click Submit Event from the Submit tab.
  2. Enter the event name, date, time, and location.
  3. Write a short description of the event.
  4. Click Submit Event. Approved events go live on the BCN Events calendar.
5

Upload Your Company Logo

Your logo appears on your BCN directory listing and on your portal home card. Upload it from the Profile tab.

Profile tab showing the logo upload section with a Choose File button

The Company Logo section in the Profile tab. Your current logo appears on the left; use Choose File to replace it.

  1. Click the Profile tab in your portal.
  2. Scroll to the Company Logo section.
  3. Click Choose File and select your logo image.
  4. Click Upload Logo. Your logo appears immediately — no admin review needed.
File requirements JPG, PNG, or WebP — max 2MB. Square or near-square works best. If your logo has a transparent background, use PNG.
6

Complete Your Business Profile

Your BCN membership includes a public business profile page in the member directory. Profile updates are handled manually — email BCN and we'll update it within 1 business day.

Why a complete profile helps you on Google When your BCN profile links to your LinkedIn, Instagram, and website, Google connects all of them as the same verified business — called a sameAs connection. It strengthens your brand's presence across the entire web, not just on BCN. One of the fastest ways to build entity recognition without spending on ads.

What to send us:

  • Business description — 1–2 sentences about what you do and who you serve.
  • Website URL — your company's main website.
  • LinkedIn company page — business page, not your personal profile.
  • Instagram handle — business account URL.
  • Facebook page — if you have one.
  • Business address — even just city/zip helps with local search.

Ready to fill in your profile?

Email your details to info@buffalocannabisnetwork.com with your company name in the subject line. We'll have it updated within 1 business day.

7

Track Your Submissions — My Content Tab

Click My Content to see everything you've submitted — articles and events — with their current review status.

My Content tab showing a table of submitted articles and events with status badges

The My Content tab. Each row shows the type, title, date submitted, and current status. Live submissions include a View link.

What the status badges mean:

  • Live Approved and published on the site. A "View" link takes you to the live page.
  • Pending Under review by BCN. No action needed — you'll receive an email when it's approved.
  • Needs Changes Not published. Check your email for feedback, then click Revise & Resubmit to update it.
8

Profile Tab — Account Info

The Profile tab shows your account details and is where you manage your company logo.

Profile tab showing account info card with name, email, member since date, and membership tier

The Profile tab. Account info card at the top, logo upload section below.

What you'll find here:

  • Name and email address on file.
  • Member since date and membership tier.
  • A link to your public BCN directory listing.
  • The Company Logo upload section (see Step 5).
To update your bio, contact info, or listing details Email info@buffalocannabisnetwork.com. These are updated manually by the BCN team within 1 business day.
9

How Approval Works

All articles and events go through a quick review before going live.

You Submit
BCN Reviews
1–3 business days
Published
or Feedback

You'll receive an email either way. If something needs revision, you'll get a note explaining why. Open My Content, click Revise & Resubmit, update the submission, and send it back.

Quick Reference

What you want to doWhere to goWhat happens next
Post an article or news updateSubmit tab → Write an ArticleBCN reviews within 1–3 business days; email when live
Submit a product reviewSubmit tab → Write ReviewBCN reviews; selected reviews earn VIP access + merch
Add an event to the BCN calendarSubmit tab → Submit EventBCN reviews; approved events go live on the Events page
Upload or update your logoProfile tab → Company LogoLogo appears on your BCN directory listing immediately
Check the status of a submissionMy Content tabStatus shows Pending, Live, or Needs Changes
Update bio or contact infoEmail info@buffalocannabisnetwork.comBCN updates your directory listing within 1 business day
10

Get Help

Have a question or need something updated?

Email: info@buffalocannabisnetwork.com

Business Members can also reach out directly to their account contact for priority support.

Go to My Portal →

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Come back any time you have a question about the portal. This guide is updated as new features are added.

Questions? info@buffalocannabisnetwork.com

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