To ensure your cookie banner loads promptly and as the first script on your WordPress site, consider the following steps:
- Placement in Header/Footer:
Ensure that you’ve placed the cookie banner script in the header section of your WordPress theme. This can typically be done in the theme files or through your theme customization options. Placing it in the header ensures it loads early in the page rendering process.
- Use a Dedicated Plugin:
Instead of embedding the script manually, consider using a dedicated cookie banner plugin from the WordPress repository. These plugins are designed to handle cookie consent efficiently and often come with options to control script loading behavior.
- Plugin Settings:
If you’re using a cookie banner plugin, check its settings to see if there’s an option to control the script loading order. Some plugins provide settings to prioritize their scripts.
- Check Theme Settings:
Some themes have specific settings related to script loading. Explore your theme customization options or settings panel to check if there are any options related to script loading order.
- Caching Plugins:
If you are using any caching plugins, clear the cache after making changes to ensure the updated script order takes effect.
- Theme Functions.php:
If you’re comfortable with code, you can enqueue the script directly in your theme’s functions.php
file using the wp_enqueue_script
function. Ensure that you set the dependencies correctly to control loading order.
function enqueue_cookie_banner_script() {
wp_enqueue_script('your-cookie-banner-script', 'path/to/your/script.js', array(), '1.0', true);
}
add_action('wp_enqueue_scripts', 'enqueue_cookie_banner_script', 1);
Here, the 1
in add_action
ensures that this script is loaded with a priority of 1, making it one of the first scripts to load.
Remember to test these changes on a staging site before applying them to your live site to avoid any disruptions. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to the support forums of the specific cookie banner plugin you’re using or seek assistance from your theme’s support channels.
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