Protects visitors browsing your website.
You may have noticed that some web addresses (URLs) start with “http://” while others start with “https://”? Often you will see that extra “s” when you were browsing websites that require giving over sensitive information, like when you are entering personal information or card payment details.
But where does that extra “s” come from, and what does it mean?
Put simply, the extra “s” means the connection to that website is secure and any data you enter is safely shared with that website. The technology that powers that little “s” is called SSL, which stands for Secure Sockets Layer.
SSL certificates explained
An SSL certificate is displayed for websites in the form of a padlock icon in the address bar, a green bar, and a URL that starts with https://. Behind the scenes, this means that the website has been verified and any information passed between the server and a visitor’s web browser is securely encrypted. An SSL connection is vital for any website that requests or stores personal information such as contact details or payment information.
An SSL certificate not only signals trust and authority to your website visitors, it also helps protect them when browsing your website. It prevents data interception and shows your business has been validated, ensuring complete peace of mind for your visitors and better rankings in Google. It’s a must-have when you’re selling online.
An SSL certificate is attached to your hosting package rather than your domain name. For this reason, you’ll need to host your website with us even if your domain name is registered elsewhere.
All our SSL certificates are provided and verified by leading security experts GlobalSign.
Benefits of the SSL Certificate
- https:// (instead of http://)
- Improve Google rankings
- Padlock icon displayed in browser
- Domain validation