E-commerce and booking need extra care
WooCommerce and Stripe need every asset on https - test checkout after any bulk replace.
Embedded iframes (booking tools) must also load over SSL.
SSL
Fix SSL warnings and mixed content on your website
Not secure in Chrome? Fix https redirects, expired certs, and http:// assets - DIY guide plus SSL fix service.
By VIQQ StudioUpdated June 20265 min read
Key takeaways
- Find mixed content
- Fix redirect chains
- Protect checkout
Try it yourself first
SSL issues often appear after a migration or when one old http:// image remains in the footer.
A 'Not secure' label next to your business name kills trust - especially for law, medical, and payment pages.
Most SSL problems are mixed content or redirect chains, not buying the wrong certificate.
DIY steps
1Step 1 - Identify the warning type
- Expired certificate - check expiry in browser or SSL Labs.
- Mixed content - Chrome dev tools → Security → view blocked http:// requests.
- Redirect loop - try http and https variants in an incognito window.
2Step 2 - Fix mixed content in WordPress
- Run Better Search Replace (on staging) to swap http://yoursite.com → https:// in database.
- Fix hardcoded http:// links in widgets, footer, and page builder sections.
- Force SSL in hosting panel or Really Simple SSL - one method, not both fighting.
3Step 3 - Redirects
- Ensure 301 from http → https and pick www or non-www consistently.
- Update Google Search Console property to https version.
FAQs
Common questions
Straight answers from this guide - tap a row to expand.
1 question
Tap to expand
01Is a free Let's Encrypt cert enough?
Yes for most local business sites - auto-renewal must work on your host.
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