Facebook Like box widget 'Confirm' link redirecting to 'Page not Found'

skepticusmaximus · Member · Dec 17, 2012 at 10:48 am
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I am using Facebook like box widget to my page http://www.facebook.com/RationalPunk

When I click ‘Like’ button in the widget, it’s asking me to confirm, and when I click the ‘Confirm’ link, it’s redirecting me to the facebook “Page Not Found” notification. On the other hand, I am able to like the page from facebook directly.

Please advise on how I can successfully like my page from the widget

Thanks
Sarath

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timethief · Member · Dec 17, 2012 at 7:08 pm
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The Facebook likebox widget will not accept a Profile page URL. It will only accept a [fan] page URL.
skepticusmaximus · Member · Dec 17, 2012 at 7:48 pm
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It’s NOT a profile page. Pl check for yourself if you’re doubtful
http://www.facebook.com/RationalPunk

I am able to like the page directly from facebook, and that count is coming up in the widget. But ‘liking’ from the widget is not working as I mentioned above. Why don’t you try liking it from the widget and test??
timethief · Member · Dec 17, 2012 at 7:51 pm
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Hi there,
Thanks for the reply. I have tagged this thread for Staff support. Please subscribe to the thread so you are notified when they respond.
skepticusmaximus · Member · Dec 17, 2012 at 7:54 pm
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Hi

Thanks for your support. Will follow it up.

BTW, I am not able to add a custom text/html widget with like box code (iframe) directly from facebook either. The html code is simply getting erased when I save the widget! Looks like WordPress inbuilt widget is the only option to achieve this
timethief · Member · Dec 17, 2012 at 7:59 pm
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We cannot use iframes or JavaScript on free hosted WordPress.com blogs. http://en.support.wordpress.com/code/

Just to be sure of this, are you using the only Facebook likebox widget that will work on free hosted WordPress.com blogs? It’s the one found here > Appearance > Widgets (The one provided by Facebook will not work here. )
timethief · Member · Dec 17, 2012 at 8:00 pm
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For clarity you may want to read this closely:
WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org: The Differences
skepticusmaximus · Member · Dec 17, 2012 at 8:03 pm
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Thanks for the info
Yes, I am facing the reported issue while using the Widget from Appearance-> Widgets

Please retain the issue on Staff Support
zandyring · Staff · Dec 18, 2012 at 10:14 pm
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Hi there,

I will ask our internal team about this. I just “liked” the page and I wasn’t redirected anywhere, but I also don’t see my “like” showing up.

I’ll keep you in the loop!
skepticusmaximus · Member · Dec 19, 2012 at 6:32 am
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Sure. By the way, I am using INove theme, if it’s relevant in any way..
zandyring · Staff · Dec 19, 2012 at 1:17 pm
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Thanks for the update :)
skepticusmaximus · Member · Dec 23, 2012 at 6:06 am
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Hi

Any update on this??

Thanks
Sarath
zandyring · Staff · Dec 24, 2012 at 5:18 pm
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Not yet, I’m afraid. I’ll let you know of any developments, but response times will likely be slow over the holidays – I am truly sorry.
mdawaffe · Staff · Jan 17, 2013 at 12:01 am
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Hi, I was able to like your site from the Facebook widget in your sidebar.

I clicked the Like button, waited a second, then refreshed the page and saw my Facebook picture. I did not get asked to confirm anything.

I then unliked the site with the same procedure and everything worked as expected: I no longer saw my Facebook picture.

Are things working for you?

Unfortunately, we have no control over what happens inside that Facebook widget; it’s hosted by Facebook. If you’re still experiencing problems, I’m not sure we’ll be able to help you :(
eeham · Member · Jan 17, 2013 at 1:30 pm
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I also have the same problem…

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