In today's digital world, an SSL certificate is no longer a luxury but an absolute necessity. Whether you run a blog, an online shop or a corporate website – HTTPS should be the standard. In this article, we explain why.
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and its successor TLS (Transport Layer Security) is an encryption protocol that secures communication between your visitors' browsers and your web server. When a website uses HTTPS, all transmitted data is encrypted.
HTTPS encrypts all data exchanged between the browser and the server. This protects sensitive information such as passwords, credit card data and personal details from being intercepted by third parties.
Modern browsers display a padlock icon in the address bar for HTTPS websites. Websites without SSL are marked as "Not Secure". This can deter visitors and negatively affect your business.
Google confirmed back in 2014 that HTTPS is a ranking factor. Websites with SSL certificates are given preferential treatment in search results.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires appropriate technical measures to protect personal data. HTTPS is one such measure and is therefore practically mandatory for every European website.
The modern HTTP/2 protocol, which enables significantly faster load times, requires HTTPS. Without an SSL certificate, you cannot benefit from these performance advantages.
"At Speed-Net, an SSL certificate is included in every hosting package – at no extra charge. We believe that security should not be an option, but a standard."
All Speed-Net web hosting packages include a free SSL certificate. Activation takes just a few clicks via the Plesk Control Panel. Our support team is happy to assist you with the setup.
Given rising security requirements, stricter data protection regulations, and the direct impact on Google rankings, a valid SSL certificate is essential for every website today – regardless of the company's size or industry.
At Speed-Net, a free SSL certificate is already included with every web hosting and vServer package, set up automatically and renewed in good time before it expires. You don't have to take any manual steps and still benefit from an encrypted, trustworthy connection for your website at all times.
So never go without a valid SSL certificate, even if your website currently doesn't process any sensitive data – the positive effect on trust and rankings far outweighs the small effort involved.
Do you have questions about SSL certificates or need help with the setup? Contact us – we are available around the clock for you.