Simple HTML code for cross selling?

[Zozelli]

Some of my vendors have coordinating products (decorative accessories) which are often sold together. I could use the Cross Sell Mods available but I hesitate to do anything to my database unless unavoidable. So I add the following snipet to my product description:

Coordinating Product: <br> (or perhaps... You might also like:)
<a href="http://mystore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_23&products_id=1234"><img src="http://mystore.com/images/icons/99999.jpg" border="0" width="50" height="50" /> 99999 </a>

I load a small product image (50x50) in the /icons directory I created below the image directory. It loads in the browser quickly and is clickable using the path and product_id for the coordinating product URL.

An example can be seen at:
https://zozelli.com/zencart/index.ph...oducts_id=2146

[g1smd]

Does this still work when you view the page as HTTPS, or do you get 'mixed protocol' security warnings in the browser because you are forcing the image to load under HTTP not HTTPS?

[Zozelli]

I run my entire site under https so I haven't experienced any problems in that area. I wouldn't expect any issues however given that the URL is simply a subdirectory of the images directory anyway.

[g1smd]

Some browsers will pop up a warning message something like: "Warning, some items on this secure page are being loaded in an insecure manner. Do you wish to continue?".

That message is usually enough to frighten off a good percentage of visitors.

[Zozelli]

Some browsers will pop up a warning message something like: "Warning, some items on this secure page are being loaded in an insecure manner. Do you wish to continue?".

That message is usually enough to frighten off a good percentage of visitors.

I'm sorry I misunderstood your question. You noted that my example code was http and my website is https. I run everything as https including the code snipet I quoted. You are correct that a warning message would pop up under such circumstances. I used http in the example for clarity not realizing I was making it less so.