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Cookiebot Banner Implementation

Cookiebot deployment with GTM integration, Consent Mode v2 setup, and network-level compliance verification across all four consent states.

TLDR

Cookiebot configured from scratch and integrated with GTM and Consent Mode v2, with post-deploy network testing.

Best for

Businesses with an existing Cookiebot subscription that need it properly integrated, or teams evaluating Cookiebot as their CMP.

  • 4-10 hours
  • GTM integration and Cookie and Tag cataloguing included
  • Google and Microsoft Consent Mode v2 synced and verified

Depending on your existing setup, some steps below can be shortened or skipped entirely.

Delivery roadmap

How we deliver Cookiebot Banner Implementation.

Step 01

Cookie scan review and categorisation

We review Cookiebot's auto-scan output and correct any miscategorised cookies before the banner goes live.

Step 02

GTM integration

The Cookiebot GTM template is configured with the consent callback wired to fire before any measurement tags initialise.

Step 03

Consent Mode v2 wiring

Default and update commands are placed in the correct sequence, with Advanced mode enabled where appropriate for behavioural modelling.

Step 04

Compliance testing

Network interception across all four consent states confirms pre-consent requests are blocked and accepted-state tags fire as expected.

Step 05

Handover review

We walk through the completed setup with you, covering what was corrected in the cookie scan, how the consent signal flow works, and how to retain the test results as compliance evidence.

Overview

How to know if you need Cookiebot Banner Implementation

  • You have a Cookiebot subscription but the GTM integration has not been configured, or you are not sure it is correctly wired.
  • Cookiebot's auto-scan has found cookies on your site but you have not verified that the consent categories correctly reflect your actual tag inventory.
  • You are not confident whether Consent Mode v2 is configured or whether Basic or Advanced mode is active.
  • You have not tested all four consent states to confirm tags stop firing when users decline.

What Cookiebot Banner Implementation covers

  • Cookiebot auto-scan output reviewed and cookie categories corrected before the banner goes live.
  • GTM integration configured with the Cookiebot consent callback wired to fire before any measurement tags initialise.
  • Consent Mode v2 default and update commands placed in the correct sequence, with Advanced mode enabled where appropriate.
  • Network interception testing across all four consent states confirming pre-consent requests are blocked.
  • Configuration documentation delivered at handover.

Cookiebot Banner Implementation outcomes

  • A Cookiebot banner with cookie categories that reflect your actual tracking stack, not just the auto-scan output.
  • GTM and Consent Mode v2 correctly integrated and verified via network testing.
  • Network test results across all four consent states retained as compliance documentation.

Cookiebot Banner Implementation scope and hours

  • 4-10 hours.
  • Scope confirmed after reviewing your current setup and tag inventory.
  • Multi-country setups requiring separate banner configurations per region will need additional hours, confirmed at scoping.

What makes our Cookiebot implementation different

  • We review the auto-scan output and correct miscategorised cookies rather than accepting it as-is. The auto-scan finds cookies; it does not always categorise them correctly.
  • GTM integration and consent signal timing are both verified, not just the banner appearance.
  • Consent signal timing is the most common gap in Cookiebot setups. We verify the callback fires before tags initialise, not after.

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Free Generic Tracking

A high-level review of your overall tracking setup: event coverage, obvious configuration errors, attribution quality, and the highest-impact quick wins across your analytics and ad platforms.

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Free GTM Container

A surface-level review of your Google Tag Manager container: tag count, obvious duplicates, missing consent triggers, broken references, and the highest-impact issues. Delivered as a written summary.

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A basic review of your Google Consent Mode v2 implementation: whether it is configured, which mode is active (Basic or Advanced), and whether consent states appear to be respected by your key tags.

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Free Website Performance

A Lighthouse-based snapshot of your Core Web Vitals on key page templates, with a basic assessment of how your tag stack is affecting page speed. Delivered as a written summary with the top tag-related performance issues identified.

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Free GA4 Analytics

A spot-check of your GA4 property: event volume, obvious tracking gaps, and a comparison of your reported conversion numbers against expected behaviour. Delivered as a written summary with the top issues identified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cookiebot's auto-scan handle everything automatically?
The auto-scan finds cookies and attempts to categorise them, but miscategorisation is common and the GTM integration still needs to be configured manually. The scan is a starting point, not a complete setup.
What is the Cookiebot GTM template?
Cookiebot provides an official GTM template that handles the consent callback integration. We configure it with the correct firing order and Consent Mode v2 commands as part of the implementation.
Do I need Cookiebot's paid plan for a compliant setup?
A paid Cookiebot plan is required for the GTM integration and Consent Mode v2 features. The free plan has significant limitations for this implementation.
Does the Cookiebot implementation cover multi-domain setups?
Single primary domain is the standard scope. Multi-domain coverage depends on your Cookiebot plan and is scoped separately.
Can you fix the Cookiebot cookie categories after the initial scan?
Yes. Reviewing and correcting cookie categories is part of our standard implementation. We check every category in the scan output before configuring the banner.
Does Cookiebot block scripts automatically?
Cookiebot includes an automatic cookie-blocking feature that, if available on your plan, can block scripts based on cookie category without GTM. We review whether this suits your setup or whether the GTM integration approach gives more precise control over which tags fire and when.
Does the Cookiebot implementation include Microsoft Consent Mode?
Yes. Where Microsoft Advertising tags are in your setup, Microsoft Consent Mode v2 is configured and tested as part of the implementation.

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