You see the little padlock in your browser next to your website address? That means your website has an SSL certificate. If you can’t see a padlock, then your website is insecure
But what does it do I hear you ask?
SSL certificates are small data files that create an encrypted connection between a browser and a website server. They encrypt data sent over the internet and help to keep user information secure. They also verify ownership of a website and show your website users that you take security seriously.
If you ever visit a website and it asks you to enter your card details or any other sensitive information without showing a padlock in the browser, stop! It means that any information submitted through the website is vulnerable and could be intercepted by hackers.
All of my hosting packages come with a free Wildcard SSL certificate, which is normally enough protection for the websites of small businesses and self-employed people. I include this as standard, as I believe online security shouldn’t be optional.
Use reading this post as a prompt to check whether your website has an SSL certificate, and if it doesn’t, get in touch to discuss the potential of moving hosting over to my where your website will have one as standard.*
*Must use specific nameservers