Why do you need an SSL certificate?
An SSL certificate is required for the HTTPS protocol to work.
What does a website with an SSL certificate look like?
When you enter a website address that starts with https://, the browser displays a padlock next to the address.
A website marked with a padlock means that the website is secure, i.e.:
- The identity of the website is verified.
- All data transmitted between the server and the browser is encrypted.
- Data integrity and authenticity are ensured.
Where should an SSL certificate be used?
An SSL certificate is required on the server. It helps to establish the identity of the website and encrypt the information sent between the client and the server.
What do you need to know when connecting an SSL certificate?
Google values websites with HTTPS addresses more, marking them as secure and giving them a higher SEO rating.
In order for a website and online store not to lose their positions when connecting to a secure https:// address, it is necessary to redirect links from http:// via a 301 redirect to https://.
If the redirection is not performed, positions and traffic may drop.
Where to start?
1. Contact your server providers to install an SSL certificate.
2. Contact your programmers to redirect links.
How soon does this need to be done?
It is recommended that websites and online stores be set up to work with SSL certificates by October 1, 2017.
