Is SSL certificate necessary for my site?
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MatthewGraham
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- Oct 6, 2015
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It can help conversion rate for your use case; not urgent.
I did not know about that, appreciate the information!
Chris.Roark
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You don't really need it because you probably won't use accounts to log your visitors.
But, because G and other search engines see it as a security factor, it adds to your overall website score.
And as pointed above, it's free with Let's encrypt, so it doesn't cost anything to get some domain points
But, because G and other search engines see it as a security factor, it adds to your overall website score.
And as pointed above, it's free with Let's encrypt, so it doesn't cost anything to get some domain points
Chaheduc
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- Dec 22, 2018
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yes, it really is.
many browser show a message saying ( this website is not safe) message when redirecting to an ht tp site along with a button that says ( return to safety) the if clicked the window is closed.
even if you are not selling anything directly you absolutely have to get an ssl certificate
your conversions will improve drastically
many browser show a message saying ( this website is not safe) message when redirecting to an ht tp site along with a button that says ( return to safety) the if clicked the window is closed.
even if you are not selling anything directly you absolutely have to get an ssl certificate
your conversions will improve drastically
- Jun 20, 2013
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Yes, you need it, no matter what. Even simply one-page website with content needs it to.
Headmaster Cid
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Starting from 2018, it is almost a requirement to have an SSL that most major hosting providers will give the basic one to you for free. Used to cost me $99 to get an SSL cert.
nirose
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First Google ranks HTTPS links more:
searchengineland.com/google-starts-giving-ranking-boost-secure-httpsssl-sites-199446
Second Firefox (at least on developer version) pops up a small overlay on sites without an SSL cert, so it's probably best to start with one. And it's free from multiple sources, Cloudflare, Cpanel, Letsencrypt. so why not take 5 min to start with one
I suggest you start with it. as links indexed will take time to change and won't be a hassle later.
searchengineland.com/google-starts-giving-ranking-boost-secure-httpsssl-sites-199446
Second Firefox (at least on developer version) pops up a small overlay on sites without an SSL cert, so it's probably best to start with one. And it's free from multiple sources, Cloudflare, Cpanel, Letsencrypt. so why not take 5 min to start with one
I suggest you start with it. as links indexed will take time to change and won't be a hassle later.
feezioxiii
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- Nov 7, 2015
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It's not needed, but it's recommended
I believe Google Chrome is now showing all non-ssl sites as "not secured", so it's not good for your visitor to see such message
Beside, you have a nice greeny color on your url and it's pretty much free to get ssl nowadays
I believe Google Chrome is now showing all non-ssl sites as "not secured", so it's not good for your visitor to see such message
Beside, you have a nice greeny color on your url and it's pretty much free to get ssl nowadays
davidlee21
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- Dec 27, 2018
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SSL is necessary since it a factor for ranking. It doesn't cost much, so no harm in buying it.
Couch Monkey Media
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with the options for free ssl and the cost of paid ones so low I would go ahead and add it.