How can you tell if a site has an SSL Certificate?
When a visitor enters an SSL-protected website, the SSL Certificate automatically creates a secure, encrypted connection with their browser. Once the link has been secured, a padlock icon and https prefix will appear in the visitor's browser bar to show to the visitors. Additionally, sites that have an SSL Certificate will display a badge reinforcing the notion that visitors data are secured and encrypted.
Are there any other benefits that come with an SSL Certificate?
Besides securing and encrypting visitors data, an SSL Certificate will Increase your website SEO ranking. This is because search engines heavily favor https-encrypted websites and will push them higher in search results.
Final Thoughts
Security is crucial to us — that why all Brown Sparrow websites that are hosted by the studio comes with an SSL Certificate.
Trust is important! That's the beauty of an SSL certificate. It lets your site's visitors know those things are important to you too. Without one, you will not succeed in getting your products and services to the people that want them. The symbol that appears when your site has an SSL takes care of half of the battle for you.
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