Cookie Consent for Side Projects: The 60-Second Setup

## Stop Reading. Start Doing. You have 60 seconds. This isn't a guide about GDPR theory or cookie law nuances. Those articles are endless. You've probably read three already. This is a step-by-step timer. When you finish reading, you'll be compliant. Ready? --- ## Seconds 0-20: Sign Up 1. Open [getcookies.co](https://getcookies.co) in a new tab 2. Click "Get Started" 3. Sign in with Google (one click, no forms) **You now have an account.** --- ## Seconds 20-40: Add Your Domain 1. The dashboard opens automatically 2. Click "Add Domain" 3. Type: `your-project.com` (or whatever your URL is) 4. Click "Create" 5. Copy the Domain ID that appears **You now have a Domain ID.** --- ## Seconds 40-60: Add the Script Paste this in your HTML ``, replacing `YOUR_DOMAIN_ID`: ```html ``` Deploy your site. --- ## Second 60: You're Done Refresh your site. You should see a cookie consent banner. **Congratulations. You're GDPR compliant.** --- ## Wait, That's Actually It? Yes. Here's what that one script tag gave you: - Cookie consent banner - GDPR compliance - CCPA compliance - Google Consent Mode v2 - Script blocking until consent - Third-party pixel consent handling - Consent logging for audits - Preference center for users All from one ` ``` ### Remix ```tsx // app/root.tsx export default function App() { return ( ``` ### Plain HTML ```html ``` --- ## "But I Don't Even Have Analytics Yet" Add GetCookies anyway. Here's why: When you eventually add Google Analytics or any tracking, GetCookies will already be blocking it by default. You won't have to retrofit compliance later. Future you will thank present you. --- ## "My Side Project Gets 12 Visitors a Month" GDPR doesn't have a traffic threshold. If you have: - Any visitors from the EU (you probably do) - Any tracking whatsoever (even Plausible or Simple Analytics) You need consent. Our free tier handles small projects. Unlimited page views. No reason not to add it. --- ## "I'll Add It Later" You won't. Let's look at the excuses: **"I'll add it when I launch"** Launch day will have 50 urgent things. Compliance won't make the list. **"I'll add it when I get traffic"** By then you're collecting data without consent. You're already non-compliant. **"I'll add it when I have time"** You just read this article. That took longer than installing GetCookies. It takes 60 seconds. Do it now. --- ## The Copy-Paste Cheatsheet Save this somewhere. Every new project: ```html ``` Workflow: 1. Create domain in GetCookies dashboard 2. Replace `REPLACE_ME` with your ID 3. Paste into `` 4. Ship --- ## Optional: Customization Want to match your brand? Our dashboard offers: - Color customization - Position options (corner, bottom bar) - Custom text - Custom CSS But none of this is required. The default looks good on most sites. You can always tweak later. --- ## Now Get Back to Building You spent more time reading this than you'll spend implementing. 60 seconds. One script tag. Full compliance. Your side project deserves better than a GDPR fine. --- **Ready?** [Start your 60 seconds →](https://getcookies.co)