SSL protects user data and is required by browsers and Google. On Novi websites the SSL certificate is included in the hosting price.
What it means in practice
SSL (more precisely TLS) is technology that encrypts the connection between browser and server. An SSL certificate confirms the website’s identity and enables HTTPS – shown as a padlock next to the address.
Why it matters for your business
Without a certificate browsers warn visitors, forms can be intercepted and Google rates the site lower. For customers the padlock is a basic sign that a website can be trusted.
Examples and good practice
- Let’s Encrypt certificates are free and enough for most businesses.
- The certificate must be renewed – ideally automatically.
- Cover the domain with and without www.
- After installing, redirect all traffic to HTTPS.
How Novi handles it
On Novi websites the SSL certificate is included in hosting, installed at launch and renewed automatically.
