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If you have a website, you\u2019ve probably heard of SSL certificates, but are you actually aware of what they are and why they are important?<\/p>\n

If not, keep reading\u2026<\/p>\n

SSL is an acronym for secure sockets layer. SSL certificates are the backbone of website security, and are vital for any business with an online presence, especially in 2018. SSL certificates allow someone\u2019s browser to bridge a secure connection to your server, ensuring that the information is securely transferred.<\/p>\n

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You can tell if a website is SSL secure by looking at the URL structure. If a website\u2019s URL starts out with \u201chttp,\u201d it is\u00a0not\u00a0SSL secure. If it starts with \u201chttps,\u201d then it\u00a0is\u00a0secure.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Here are a few reasons why all of this is important.<\/div>\n
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1. Stops Information Theft<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

When information is submitted on a website, it usually goes through a channel of computers before it reaches the intended party. So the chances of that information being stolen along the way are higher if SSL is not applied. SSL encrypts the information so that it\u2019s readable only to the party it is intended for. It does this by adding random characters to the submitted information, which can only be accessed with an encryption key. The information is useless to anyone who doesn\u2019t have that key.<\/p>\n

2. Provides a Sense of Security to People Visiting Your Website<\/h2>\n

With identity theft on the rise, information security is more important than ever. SSL ensures you keep everyone\u2019s information safe, which builds confidence in people who are visiting your site.<\/p>\n

3. A Necessity for Online Payments<\/h2>\n

An SSL certificate is a requirement for any website that accepts payments with an encryption of at least 128-bit. So, if you have an ecommerce site, you have to have an SSL certificate installed if you plan on taking credit card payments.<\/p>\n

4. It\u2019s Mandatory in 2018<\/h2>\n

To ensure safer browsing in 2018, Google flagged any website that doesn\u2019t have SSL certification by the end of 2017. It\u2019s important to note that this change will affect all websites and not just ecommerce sites. So, if you\u2019re a restaurant owner, lawyer, dentist, realtor or consultant, don\u2019t fall into the trap of thinking that this change doesn\u2019t apply to you. It does.<\/p>\n

Now that January 1st<\/sup>\u00a0has passed, when people try to access a website without a SSL certification, a \u2018Not Secure\u2019 message will appear, which will more often times than not prompt them to leave.<\/p>\n

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Maintaining an online presence can be tough, so don\u2019t make it any harder for yourself than it already is. If you don\u2019t already have an SSL certificate on your website, NOW is the time to do so.<\/p>\n

It will be mandatory by 8th of July 2018 .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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