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An AdSimple account is optional and provides additional features like automatic legal text updates and remote cookie scanning.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"what%20is%20the%20local%20setup%3F\"><h3>What is the Local Setup?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>The Local Setup lets you configure your cookie banner directly in your WordPress admin using a visual wizard with six tabs (Design, Texts, Cookies, Settings, Features, Review). No external account is needed.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"what%20is%20the%20difference%20between%20local%20setup%20and%20connecting%20with%20adsimple%3F\"><h3>What is the difference between Local Setup and connecting with AdSimple?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>With <strong>Local Setup<\/strong>, everything is configured and stored in WordPress. With <strong>AdSimple connection<\/strong>, the banner configuration is managed centrally on adsimple.at, which provides additional features like monthly remote cookie scans and automatic legal text updates. Both options produce a GDPR-compliant banner.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"how%20do%20i%20customize%20the%20banner%20design%3F\"><h3>How do I customize the banner design?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>In the wizard's Design tab, you can choose from 16 color themes, 3 layouts (Classic, Block, Wireframe), and 6 positions (popup, bottom bar, corners, top bar). You can also set custom colors for every element, configure drop shadow effects, and add a settings button.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"what%20is%20the%20browser-based%20cookie%20scan%3F\"><h3>What is the browser-based cookie scan?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>The Cookies tab includes a quick scan feature that detects cookies on your website directly from your browser. No remote service is required. Found cookies are automatically assigned to categories.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20the%20plugin%20support%20google%20consent%20mode%20v2%3F\"><h3>Does the plugin support Google Consent Mode v2?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. 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