E-commerceandbookingneedextracare
WooCommerce and Stripe need every asset on https - test checkout after any bulk replace.
Embedded iframes (booking tools) must also load over SSL.
SSL
FixSSLwarningsandmixedcontentonyourwebsite
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.
DIYsteps
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.
Commonquestions
Is a free Let's Encrypt cert enough?
Yes for most local business sites - auto-renewal must work on your host.
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