phildiniNov 8, 2022

Hey, if you want to be "verified" on the fediverse as being _actually you_, you don't need some third party to verify you or to check some list.

Got a domain you own, that's obvs you?

Paste `<a rel="me" href="https://your.server/@your_username">Mastodon</a>`into the html on that domain, add that domain to your profile links, bam, verified at least as comprehensively as a lot of folks on birdsite.

If this seems hard, I will help you! You can verify yourself, promise!

(boosts for reach a-ok)

Show threadScott KingNov 8, 2022
@phildini any tips on how to get this to work with wordpress? I tried putting the code in the footer via a widget and that didn't seem to work.
Show threadLeah Braemel 🇨🇦 🐱🐶🖋️Nov 8, 2022
@scottking @phildini I added it to my WP footer too, though without the word Mastodon as my Wordpress theme includes a social media graphic link for Mastodon, but how do I tell if it worked or not?
Show threadScott KingNov 8, 2022
@LeahBraemel @phildini I havent gotten it to work yet with WP.
Show threadLeah Braemel 🇨🇦 🐱🐶🖋️Nov 8, 2022
@scottking @phildini but what is it supposed to do when it does work? How do you know if it is or is not working?
Show threadScott King

@LeahBraemel @phildini edit profile. Update the link and dave changes. If it worked it is supposed to say verified. (I think)

Change should be instant once you hit “save changes” or at least that is what I have been told.

Nov 8, 2022 at 1:27pmToot!
Show threadLeah Braemel 🇨🇦 🐱🐶🖋️Nov 8, 2022
@scottking @phildini Okay, I just deleted the website link I originally had added on Mastodon, went to my WP site and made sure the HTML is in my WP footer, came back to Mastodon and added my website link back in and voila, there is now a green check mark beside my website. thank you! ✅