Before: A site’s cookie or newsletter overlay fills most of the phone screen. The close icon is visible only after scrolling, while the navigation menu behind it cannot be used. The page works normally on desktop, so the owner does not notice the problem during routine editing.
Evidence: Record the phone viewport, page URL, initial overlay behavior, and whether the consent or close option can be reached. Test the homepage and an article because overlays may behave differently by template. Google’s AdSense approval guidance identifies excessive pop-ups among possible navigation concerns; its ad-placement guidance also asks publishers to consider user experience.
After: Adjust the overlay timing and size, make the choice controls visible, and ensure the underlying menu can be reached after dismissal. Retest with the same device and repeat on another page. For a consent banner, preserve required choices and confirm the technical configuration honors them.
Report the measured improvement, not a promised approval result. A case study should say that the menu became usable on the tested screens and list any untested devices or legal questions. Do not share real user data or consent screenshots without authorization.
Run SiteReadyScore to find other public pages for review, then manually test overlays and controls. A crawler may not interact with the same scripts as a real visitor.