What are the two embed errors you are experiencing on your Webflow website?

Published on
September 22, 2023

When working with embeds on a Webflow website, you may encounter a couple of common errors. It's important to troubleshoot these issues in order to ensure that your embedded content is correctly displayed on your site. The two embed errors you may experience on your Webflow website are:

  1. Mixed Content Error: A mixed content error occurs when your website is served over HTTPS (secure protocol) but one or more embedded resources, such as scripts or images, are loaded over HTTP (non-secure protocol). This can prevent the embedded content from being displayed correctly or at all. To resolve this error, you should ensure that all embedded resources use HTTPS. Update the URLs of the embedded content to use the secure protocol, or find alternative resources that support HTTPS.

  2. Cross-Origin Embed Error: Cross-origin embed error typically occurs when you embed content from external sources that do not allow cross-origin requests. This error can prevent the embedded content from being properly displayed on your Webflow website. To overcome this issue, you can check if the content provider offers an alternative embed code specifically designed for cross-origin requests. If not, you may need to contact the content provider for assistance or consider using an alternative method to embed the content, such as using an iframe or custom code widget.

By understanding and addressing these common embed errors, you can ensure that your Webflow website functions properly and that your embedded content is displayed as intended.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I fix a mixed content error on my Webflow website?
  2. What alternatives can I use to embed content if I encounter a cross-origin embed error on Webflow?
  3. Are there any tools or resources available to help troubleshoot embed errors on Webflow websites?