How does an SSL certificate affect SEO?
In 2014, Google began using SSL certificates as a ranking signal for SEO, which means if Google looks at your site and they don't see an SSL certificate, your site will appear lower in search rankings than similar sites that do have this certificate. Basically, Google wants to make sure they give their users the best and most secure content.
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What is the Security Service upgrade?
With our Security Service upgrade, we'll add an SSL certificate to your site, giving you an extra layer of security online.
What is an SSL and when do I need one?
An SSL, or Secure Sockets Layer certificate, ensures that all data passed between the web server and browsers remains private. You'll need this when you have e-commerce on your site. For this, we recommend our Security Service Add-On. We?ll add an ...
What are some benefits of having an SSL certificate?
Encryption of data transferred through your site and verifying your site's identity. When visitors arrive on a site with an SSL certificate, they will see it's secure right away. This is because there will be a little green lock icon and it will say ...
Can I cancel my Security Service upgrade?
If you'd like to cancel your Security Service Add-On, we require 30 days? written notice. Canceling this add-on will not affect your overall Mopro subscription.
How can I improve my SEO?
Start by optimizing your keywords. Make sure your site has specific and diverse keywords that describe what you do. And revisit them regularly, researching trends and seeing which ones benefit you the most. Search engines love keyword-rich, ...