Compliance
What Happens If You Don't Have a Cookie Banner
Skipping the cookie banner does not just risk a fine; it quietly breaks your analytics, your ad platforms, and your visitors' trust.
Blog
Cookie consent, explained
Plain-English guides to GDPR and CCPA, Google Consent Mode v2, real-browser cookie scanning, and shipping a banner that actually blocks trackers — not just one that looks the part.
Compliance
Do I Need a Cookie Banner? GDPR & CCPA Rules
Whether you legally need a cookie banner depends on where your visitors are and what your site tracks, so here's a plain-English breakdown of GDPR and CCPA rules.
Consent Mode
Google Consent Mode v2: Setup Guide (2026)
A practical, no-fluff walkthrough of Google Consent Mode v2 in 2026 — what it is, the four consent signals, how to wire it to your banner and Google Tag Manager, and how to verify it actually works.
Comparison
OneTrust Alternatives: Cheaper CMPs for 2026
A fair, transparent look at the best OneTrust alternatives for 2026, comparing pricing, complexity, and fit so you can pick the right cookie consent platform for your site.
Basics
What Is a Consent Management Platform (CMP)?
A plain-English guide to what a consent management platform does, how it differs from a cookie banner, and how to pick one that actually keeps you compliant.
Guides
Cookie Policy Generator: Create a Cookie Policy (2026)
A practical 2026 guide to what a cookie policy must contain and how to generate an accurate one from a real scan instead of a generic template that goes stale.
Scanning
Free Cookie Scanner: Find Every Tracker on Your Site
A practical guide to using a free cookie scanner to find every tracker on your site, read your results, and turn the scan into a compliant consent banner.
Design
12 Cookie Consent Banner Examples (and Why They Work)
A breakdown of 12 cookie consent banner patterns, why they work, and how to build one that is both compliant and conversion-friendly.
Shopify
How to Add Cookie Consent to Shopify (Step by Step)
A practical, step-by-step guide to adding a compliant cookie consent banner to your Shopify store, blocking marketing pixels until consent, and wiring up Consent Mode v2.
WordPress
WordPress Cookie Consent: The 2026 Guide
Everything WordPress site owners need to get cookie consent right in 2026 — legal basics, performance, Consent Mode v2, auto-blocking, and a fast setup.