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HTTP vs HTTPS — Why It Is Time to Switch to HTTPS

http:// and https:// differ by one letter but affect security and trust drastically.

HTTP — outdated:

  • Data is transmitted in plain text — ISP, Wi-Fi hotspot, any intermediary sees passwords and chats.
  • No protection from substitution — ads or viruses can be injected en route.
  • Browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) show a “Not secure” warning.
  • Google and Yandex demote such sites.

HTTPS — modern standard:

  • All data is encrypted.
  • The site passes verification — domain cannot be spoofed.
  • Browser shows a green padlock.
  • Payments and forms work (PCI DSS requires HTTPS).
  • Modern APIs (Geolocation, ServiceWorker, Push) only work over HTTPS.

What you need to switch:

  1. Get an SSL certificate — at us free via Let’s Encrypt on any plan.
  2. Enable SSL in cPanel → SSL/TLS Status → AutoSSL.
  3. Redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS (via .htaccess or CMS plugin).

Switching usually takes 10–15 minutes; SEO effect appears in 1–4 weeks.