HTTPS means the same thing as SSL. The full tech terms are quite a mouthful: Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, and Secure Socket Layer. But what it all adds up to is encryption protection.

All encrypted websites have the ‘https://’ and padlock icon in most browsers. If you only see ‘http://’, it means the connection between your browser and the website you’re accessing is not secured.

Encryption security is what protects the information people type in on websites, from their email address to their credit card details when shopping. That’s why Google flags sites that don’t have an SSL Certificate as ‘Not Secure’.

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SSL Certificates used to be a luxury, an added extra that you could do without when trying to cut website costs. Then around 2017 things started changing. Today, an SSL is essential for any website. This is not marketing hype, it’s just plain fact.

SSL is short for Secure Socket Layer encryption. Here’s why it’s so important for websites:

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You may have noticed that some websites are flagged as ‘Not Secure’ when you type their domain name into your browser. Since 2017, there have been rumbles about Google doing this.

Then in February 2018 they made an official announcement about “strongly advocating” HTTPS encryption. Let’s look at what this is all about.

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News has recently come to light that three of the biggest Certificate Authorities in the world are recalling millions of SSL certificates. “What?” I hear you cry. “How can this be?”.

Do you have a domain hosted with GoDaddy? Want to secure your website with an SSL certificate? This guide was created especially for you!

The security of your website is one of the most important things to keep in mind. An SSL certificate is vital for protecting your website from possible threats. It encrypts each session, including logins, payments and other sensitive data sent back and forth.

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Have you heard the big news? Our partner Comodo CA is changing its name to Sectigo! But don’t worry… As far as our customers are concerned, that’s all that’s changing. You will still get all the great technology, service and security you’ve come to expect. It’s just now it has a different name and brand. If reading’s not your thing, they’ve even done a video to explain the basics too.

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