How to Create a Cookie Consent in Webflow

In this tutorial, we will learn how to create an informational cookie consent from scratch using Webflow. We will break this down into three simple steps to make it easy for beginners to follow along. Here are the three steps we will cover:

1. Creating the Cookie Consent UI in Webflow
2. Adding Attributes to Components for Enhanced Functionality
3. Integrating the Finsweed Cookie Consent Script into the Project

Let's dive right in and learn how to build a cookie consent in Webflow.

Step 1: Creating the Cookie Consent UI in Webflow

Setting Up the Initial Design

We will start by creating the cookie consent UI in Webflow. To begin, follow these steps:

1. Add a div block and give it a class of "cookie-banner."
2. Set the position property to "fixed" and position it at the bottom right corner.
3. Add 48 pixels of padding and margin to the div block.
4. Apply a white color and a box shadow to make it stand out from the background.

Adding Content to the Banner

Now, let's add the content to our cookie consent banner:

1. Add a heading element with the text "This site uses cookies."
2. Below the heading, add a paragraph and paste the necessary cookie consent text, making sure to replace the link with your own privacy policy.
3. Add a button with a class of "button" and style it to suit your design preferences.

Making Adjustments and Adding Animation

To enhance the design and add a subtle animation, follow these additional steps:

1. Adjust the width and height of the Lottie animation.
2. Position the Lottie animation within the banner and fine-tune its appearance.
3. Increase the z-index of the cookie consent to ensure it appears above other elements.

Flexbox Setup for Responsive Design

It's important to configure the cookie consent banner using flexbox for responsive behavior. Set the display value to flex and choose the vertical alignment option.

After designing the cookie consent banner, it's essential to preview it to ensure it meets your design requirements.

Step 2: Adding Attributes to Components for Enhanced Functionality

Now that we have designed the cookie consent UI, we will add attributes to some of the elements to enhance their functionality. Follow these steps:

1. Add an attribute of "fscc" with a value of "banner" to the cookie banner component.
2. Add an attribute of "fscc" to the close button within the banner, and customize the button text as desired.
3. Set the initial display value of the cookie banner to "none" as it should not always be visible to the user.

After adding attributes, it's important to save the changes and consider creating a symbol for the cookie consent banner for easy reuse on other pages within the project.

Step 3: Integrating the Finsweed Cookie Consent Script into the Project

In the final step, we will integrate the Finsweed Cookie Consent Script into the project settings. Here's how to do it:

1. Navigate to the project settings in Webflow and access the custom code section.
2. Insert the Finsweed Cookie Consent Script within the custom code section.
3. Save the changes and publish the site to see the cookie consent in action.

By integrating the Finsweed Cookie Consent Script, the cookie consent banner will function as intended, providing users with the necessary information and options to manage their cookie preferences.

Final Summary

In summary, we have learned how to create an informational cookie consent from scratch using Webflow. By following the three steps outlined in this tutorial, we have achieved the following:

1. Built a cookie consent component in Webflow
2. Added attributes to elements for enhanced functionality
3. Integrated the Finsweed Cookie Consent Script into the project settings

By following these steps, you can easily create and integrate a compliant cookie consent banner into your Webflow project.

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