What is an SSL Certificate?
An SSL Certificate is an extra layer of security where information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details filled in on your web page is sent to your database and / or billing system completely safe. It is especially important for those who have or are planning to start an online shop. In these instances, an SSL certificate is a must because visitors must feel safe to enter their credit card information and passwords and on a non-encrypted website they do not have that security.
It is an important addition to have on your website so that your visitors feel secure.
Especially if you run a webshop where, in most cases, your visitors always have to provide personal and banking details.
Sure you have browsed the web and you have most likely seen that when you access certain pages, a pop-up window appears that says the site is not secure, stating “are you sure you want to visit this site?” Then you must press yes or no. It’s a common message that pops up if you do not have an SSL.
In the past, the only time that you needed to care about SSL was an eCommerce site but that all changed when Google announced that an SSL was going to be rolled out as a ranking factor.
So, sites that use SSL certificates will get a boost in the search rankings. It might not be a huge boost, but I think you’ll agree with us that any boost in search rankings is a good one.
But now Google has gone even further and will now mark “HTTP” pages that collect passwords or credit cards as non-secure.” That means your WordPress login page will be marked as non-secure if you’re not using HTTPS.
This is what you get when you buy an SSL Certificate from Miss Hosting!
Secure data
All information that is entered into the browser is encrypted and kept secure!
Green Keylock
You will get the green key lock so that all your visitors can feel safe!
HTTPS://
All your visitors will now use the https instead of http, safe and sound with SSL Certificate!