Wealthy Affiliate and SSL Putting Things Into Perspective

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So just little background, what is HTTP in layman's terms?

HTTP = Hyper Text Transfer Protocol

So basically it is just how the data is sent between your browser and the website that you are visiting, but unfortunately, that is where the bad boys and girls do their bad boy and bad girl stuff.

So in order to stay ahead of all the hackers, HTTPS evolved

HTTPS = a secure version of HTTP

So the "S stands for secure", so what that means is that the information that is transferred between your browser and the website is encrypted.

Which hopefully ='s no bad boy stuff,

Although this will not stop bad folks, trying to hack or steal data, it does make the internet a safer environment.

That is really basic there is a lot more to it than just that.

Game Changer

The game changer for folks that create and own websites came when Google said that it would start to identify sites that are not secure, it has been rolling out for a while but at the end of July, it became mainstream.

So for new sites that are not secure in that they do not have an HTTPS certificate visitors may see this,


This will boost traffic or will it decrease traffic?

True or False!

Even for established sites, there will be a note in Grey in the browser of visitors that will say

Not secure.

So with HTTPS, you are in effect giving the folks that visit your website an assurance that their data is safe, this is one of the top concerns for all of us as we become more engaged and comfortable making purchases online.

That feeling of security, with that little green padlock puts folks at ease.

Here in Wealthy affiliate through our premium membership, we have the opportunity to host up to 25 websites using our own domain and also the opportunity to host up to 25 websites on Site Rubix platform.

Originally we could incorporate HTTPS on the 25 sites created using our own domians, which was really helpful, but not for the 25 Site Rubix sites, Kyle and Carson have now extended that to the 25 Site Rubix sites.

That is at no extra cost, which is hugely generous.

Reflecting on the dynamic nature of Wealthy Affiliate, as members we are well-placed in the industry to be able to achieve so much with the resources that we have at our disposal.

To stay in the game we kind of need that SSL certificate, as it becomes more established, if you do not have it as a feature, then that site is not going to fair as well as it may have done.

So as a way to put things into perspective have a look at the screens shots, tell me what you think?

One site one year


These are a couple of providers picked at random, the larger figure is for multiple sites.

It could be more or less, in this shop around and review, world in which we live.

"What else can you say the bin men came on Saturday"

From observation every time, there are some storm clouds gathering out in internet land, the boys are on to it, I sometimes stop and think about the amount of, time, money, resources and energy that Kyle and Carson pour into creating the assets and applications that go into making WA what it is.... astounding! We just get to turn up and enjoy the party.

The thing is that WA doesn't stop and the really great thing is that we can all grow with it should we decide too.

Thank you !

SSL on Site Rubix = Awesome!


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Thank you so much for sharing all those information, I will keep them to understand more.
jacqueline

You are most welcome Jacqueline, it is quite helpful to have a little understanding it can make the journey easier to tread.

Hi Alex, thank you for the exposure and information from you thank you for sharing

Hi Saliman, you are most welcome, folks come and ask questions it can be easier to create a blog with the relative information. thank you for stopping by.

Thank you for this amazing info, much appreciated it.

Hi, Jennifer you are most welcome, glad that you found it useful.

Yes i did indeed

Thank you for sharing this! I’m glad to see that this is the case and that not only we are protected but so are those that visit our sites. It is good to be involved in a community that just keeps making it better and better for each of us!

There are mutual benefits in having the SSL feature for sure.

It is good indeed to be involved in such a dynamic platform that has such a vibrant community.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Kelly'O

Great share Alex thank you

Hi, Vicki, you are most welcome kind of puts everything into perspective.

Thanks for sharing, Alex.

Hi, Roger, you are most welcome how is the day going for you.

My day is pretty good. How is your day?

Hey Alex,
This is great news!!! Now we have extra protection!!! This platform just keeps getting better and better!

Tried and True

Elaine

Hi, Elaine it certainly does, it is good to be on this ride.

Finally! Secure Socket Layer Encryption to protect our sites

Beam me up, Mike, definitely a step in the right direction, and more value for us moving forward.

A very timely upgrade for the siterubix subdomains.

Hi, Marion good to see you, so true, it is a timely upgrade, means that they will continue to have real value for us moving forward.

You can't go wrong in wa. All should tip their hats to Kyle and Carson who provide all members the ability to create a safe and secure website.

That is so true David, we are indeed fortunate to have Kyle and Carson at the helm.

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