CookieBanner journal
Practical insights for better cookie choices
Articles on cookie banners, consent testing and website tracking, written for UK website owners and digital marketing teams.
By John Cookie, drawing on 20 years of digital marketing experience.
Latest articles
Fresh perspectives, practical checks and updates — newest first.
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Why a Cookie Scanner Cannot Tell You Everything
Read article →: Why a Cookie Scanner Cannot Tell You EverythingUnderstand cookie scanner results, avoid misleading compliance scores and turn visible tracking signals into a practical website review plan.
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What Happens After “Reject All”? A Practical Cookie Banner Test
Read article →: What Happens After “Reject All”? A Practical Cookie Banner TestTest your cookie banner before consent, after Reject All and after withdrawal. Follow a practical evidence checklist for cookies, tags and visitor controls.
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UK Cookie Rules in 2026: Does Your Website Still Need a Consent Banner?
Read article →: UK Cookie Rules in 2026: Does Your Website Still Need a Consent Banner?A practical September 2026 review of UK cookie rules, analytics exceptions and five checks to make before changing your website’s consent banner.
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Pay for Privacy? How Major UK News Websites Are Changing the Meaning of “Accept Cookies”
Read article →: Pay for Privacy? How Major UK News Websites Are Changing the Meaning of “Accept Cookies”Explore how major UK news websites present consent-or-pay choices, the distinction between advertising and tracking, and practical questions to ask about the visitor experience.