It's essential that visitors to your website can leave their data with confidence. An SSL certificate validates the identity of the website and ensures that the connection between your website and your visitor's browser is securely encrypted. For some websites, this is even mandatory. With HTTPS, everyone is safe.
No HTTPS? This means your visitors will be put off by the warning they receive from their browser when they visit your website. Such a warning can be a reason for the visitor not to visit your website or leave it early. Think about it: how often do you ignore your browser's security warnings?
SSL is not only safer, it also increases your website's position in Google search results.
A secure connection between your website and the visitor is becoming increasingly important. There are several reasons why you should secure your website with an SSL certificate:
1. SSL is legally required under GDPR
An SSL certificate is mandatory if you process personal data.
2. SSL is important for SEO (Google)
Search engines like Google reward websites that have an SSL certificate with a higher SEO rating in Google.
3. SSL gives visitors confidence
You come across as more trustworthy with your website if visitors see that your website is secured with an SSL certificate.
4. SSL prevents 'Not secure' warnings in Google Chrome or Safari
Since July 2018, Google Chrome and Safari users receive a gray message on all websites without an SSL certificate: 'not secure'.
5. SSL encrypts sensitive information
This makes it much harder for internet criminals to view or modify sensitive information.
6. SSL helps against Phishing
Through an SSL certificate, your visitor's browser validates that your website is genuine.
Enough reasons to get an SSL certificate. But which certificate is suitable for your website? Because requirements and needs differ per customer, we're happy to help you with personal advice.
