Why every website needs SSL (HTTPS)

SSL (more precisely TLS) encrypts the connection between a visitor and your site. Browsers show a padlock and the address starts with https://.

Why it matters

• Privacy: logins, forms and customer details cannot be read on the way.
• Trust: browsers warn visitors about sites without HTTPS.
• Search: search engines prefer secure sites.
• Payments: payment providers expect HTTPS for callbacks and webhooks.

After installing a certificate

Redirect all http:// traffic to https://, update the site URL in your application, and set a reminder if your certificate does not renew automatically.