Benefits of having an HTTPS Connection

HTTPS (SSL) Overview
An SSL certificate is displayed on websites in the form of a padlock icon in the address bar, a green bar, and a URL that starts with https:// This essential for any website that requests or stores personal information such as contact or payment details.

SSL Green Padlock on Address Bar

Some of the benefits of having an HTTPS (SSL) Connection

Improved Google Rankings
Google favours websites with an HTTPS (SSL) connection and this shows in the search results. Sites listed on the first page of Google are HTTPS, meaning an advantage in search results over sites that don’t encrypt their connections. Google wants customers to be secure and have the best experience whilst browsing.

Improved Site Security
A HTTPS connection helps to securely encrypt any information passed between the server and your visitor’s web browser. It’s a must-have when you’re selling online.

Browser Notifications
You may have seen websites that display Not Secure on the address bar. Google chrome and other browsers will start to show this message if they see your website is not using an HTTPS (SSL) connection.

Non SSL-Green Padlock

This message only means that your site isn’t HTTPS. Some users may not understand this and could leave the site as a result of seeing Not Secure.

Customer Confidence
A secure connection will give your customers confidence that your website can be trusted and their information they share is safe.

How can I add an HTTPS (SSL) connection for my site?

Adding an HTTPS (SSL) Certificate to your website hosted with us is very straight forward and hedley enterprises will sort this out for you. Please contact Neil for more information.

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