I Added a Cookie Banner to WordPress in 10 Minutes — Here's How

🍪 GET COOKIEBOT: Free 14-day trial: https://go.davidalex.com/cookiebot I've helped build and launch over 300 websites, and cookie consent management is one of those steps that trips people up every single time. Cookiebot by Usercentrics is the easiest setup I've ever done — under 10 minutes, no code required, and completely free if your site is under 50 pages. It's a consent management platform used on over 2.4 million websites, and it handles the part most people overlook: it's Google Consent Mode V2 certified, which means if you're running Google Ads without this, you're flying blind on critical tracking features. Walking through exactly what Cookiebot does, how the auto cookie scanning and geotargeting work (GDPR for EU visitors, CCPA for California — automatically), the full setup process, and a complete pricing breakdown. Free plan covers most small business websites right out of the gate. Premium starts at $8/month if you want full banner customization. Advance plan is built for agencies managing multiple client sites. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - What It Does 1:03 - Affiliate Disclosure 1:28 - What Is Cookiebot 2:45 - Core Features 4:04 - Google Ads Connection 5:13 - Setup Walkthrough 8:19 - Pricing Breakdown 9:45 - Who It's For 11:12 - Final Take