Use SSL to Improve Your Ranking

Shawn Dixon • April 19, 2018

Google will give you a ranking boost if you are providing a secure website.

What does SSl mean?
SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. It is a way to encrypt and protect all of the data between a web server and a browser. info.ssl.com has a great definition, "SSL is an industry standard and is used by millions of websites in the protection of their online transactions with their customers."

Why does my website need a SSL certificate?
It is no secret that security and privacy on the internet is becoming more and more of a concern. Which is why in 2017 Google began recommending that all sites have a SSL certificate. Having an SSL certificate in place will guarantee that your visitors information is safe and secure. You can tell if you are on a secure website if you see the "https" instead of just "http" at the beginning of your URL. (See the image above)

If you have a personal website that you share with family and friends, you may not need a SSL certificate just yet. However if you have a professional website for your business, it is a must. Not just for your customer's peace of mind, but some browsers have even begun displaying alerts on sites that do not have a SSL certificate saying, "This site is not secure. Do you wish to continue." And even if you do not collect any user data at all on your site, this kind of greeting will absolutely turn people away. We highly recommend all sites have a SSL certificate.

SSL certificates on their own can be expensive depending on the level of security you need. At Clover Creative Group, SSL is including in all of our sites. We see SSL as not just being a standard for ecommerce, but also being the standard for all sites in the near future. Contact us todayto learn about our website solutions and get your business better ranking with search engines.

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