Implementing WP Consent

WP Consent is a tool designed to assist you in creating GDPR and CCPA compliant cookie banners. The following steps will guide you on how to effectively set up the WP Consent plugin on your website. This process involves downloading the plugin, activating your license key, and customizing the cookie banner to fit your brand's needs.

Step 1

Begin by visiting the pricing page for WP Consent and selecting a plan that suits your needs. If you wish to explore all available features, consider starting with the pro version.

Step 2

Once you have chosen a plan, log in to your account to proceed with the setup process.

Step 3

After logging in, navigate to the 'Downloads' section in your account.

Step 4

In the 'Downloads' section, download the WP Consent plugin to your computer. Additionally, copy the provided license key, as it will be required later.

Step 5

Now, access your WordPress dashboard to install the plugin. Begin by installing the WP Consent plugin like any other plugin within WordPress.

Step 6

Navigate to the 'Add Plugin' section.

Step 7

If any issues arise, refer to EasyWP's blog post on plugin installation for guidance. Click on 'Upload Plugin' to proceed.

Step 8

In the upload plugin area, select and upload the file you previously downloaded.

Step 9

Once uploaded, navigate to 'Settings' and paste the license key you copied earlier to activate the plugin.

Step 10

Proceed to the 'Cookies' tab to view all detected cookies.

Step 11

Before accessing the cookies tab, scan your website.

Step 12

Click on 'Scan Your Website' to identify the number of services detected. This will show you the types of cookies present on your website.

Step 13

After scanning, you can proceed to design your cookie banner.

Step 14

WP Consent offers three layout options for your banner: the long version (placeable at the top or bottom), the floating bar, or the modular.

Step 15

Customize the style of your banner to match your website's aesthetic.

Step 16

Implement your brand's colors into the banner design.

Step 17

Visit the content area where pre-added text is available. Preview the message and save your changes.

Step 18

Congratulations, you have successfully implemented WP Consent!

Step 19

You are now ready to use WP Consent for managing cookie consent on your website.