Facebook HTTPS?

by electronik69

Posted: 13 years ago 4 replies

INTERNET MARKETING

I get this PM from a web agency telling my that my welcome page on FB is not appearing to people using HTTPS is that true or is just a scam?

Cheers,

Tim

#facebook #https

CDarklock 13 years ago

Originally Posted by electronik69

I get this PM from a web agency telling my that my welcome page on FB is not appearing to people using HTTPS is that true or is just a scam?

Not a scam: starting October 1, all applications on Facebook - including iframed fan pages - need to be served over HTTPS or the user will get a scary warning from their browser.

Definitely a scam: you need all kinds of overpriced services to avoid this, oh hey what a coincidence - we just happen to sell all kinds of overpriced services. What are the odds of that?

Nobody really knows the impact of this Facebook change just yet. There will be some chaos for a few days no matter what, and then a whole slew of "what you need to do" guides will pop up absolutely free all over the internet. If you're confused as hell about it, just wait.

I'm also covering this on my shows this week at TalkMarketingNow.com, which air at Midnight Eastern / 9 PM Pacific. Tomorrow I'm covering how to set up a fan page, and Wednesday I'm covering the SSL thing and why it's a big deal.
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Regional Warrior 13 years ago

Jill Carpenter had a great report out a few weeks ago on this very subjet as in way of WSO if you PM her she may still have a copy of the WSO link

Jason

Any reason as to why I have gone green in the type!!
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electronik69 13 years ago

Thanks Darklock I found this website saying if you use Hostgator it can be for free here's the website: http://pennybutler.com/facebook4biz/fan-page-ssl-hostgator/.

I have just edited mine and everything seems to be fine. Hopefully it will work on other hosting websites.

Cheers,

Tim
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