How can I resolve the error "Named entity expected. Got none" when adding a Facebook like button to an HTML template in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To resolve the error "Named entity expected. Got none" when adding a Facebook like button to an HTML template in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Validate your HTML code: The error message suggests that there might be an issue with the HTML code. It's essential to validate the code to ensure there are no syntax errors or missing entities. You can use online validation tools like the W3C Markup Validation Service to check your code.

  2. Check for missing closing tags: Sometimes, this error can occur if there are missing closing tags in your HTML code. Go through your code and make sure all opening tags have their corresponding closing tags.

  3. Use entity codes: Another reason for this error can be using special characters directly in the HTML code. To avoid this, use entity codes for special characters. For example, instead of using "&" directly, replace it with "&".

  4. Check for conflicts with JavaScript: If you have any JavaScript code that may be interfering with the Facebook like button, it's worth checking for conflicts. Temporarily remove any custom JavaScript code you have and see if the error persists.

  5. Utilize Webflow components: Instead of manually adding the Facebook like button HTML code to your Webflow template, it's recommended to use Webflow components whenever possible. Webflow components are pre-built and tested elements that can be easily added to your project. They are optimized for Webflow and reduce the chances of encountering errors.

In most cases, following these steps should help resolve the "Named entity expected. Got none" error when adding a Facebook like button to an HTML template in Webflow.