This is, perhaps, the Google algorithm change with the biggest impact on both SEO writers and business owners alike.
From Webmaster Central Blog
From HTTP to HTTPS as a ranking signal.
“….Security is a top priority for Google. We invest a lot in making sure that our services use industry-leading security like strong HTTPS added an SSL 2048-bit encryption by default. That means that people using Search, Gmail and Google Drive, for example, automatically have a secure connection to Google.
Beyond our own stuff, we’re also working to make the Internet safer more broadly. A big part of that is making sure that websites people access from Google are secure. For instance, we have created resources to help webmasters prevent and fix security breaches on their sites.
We want to go even further. At Google I/O a few months ago, we called for “HTTPS everywhere” on the web. …..“
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What is the SSL
The SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is that encryption which protects your transaction or information on sites you visit.
As a website owner, you have an obligation to protect your visitors. In the next version of WordPress, without SSL most of the new advances will not work on your website. The indication that your website is having the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is that little image of the “lock” which lets you know that you are protected.
Whenever you complete an information form or purchase something online, SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is there to protect information that travels on the internet, so HACKERS cannot access it.
New clients. We have secured a deal with the company to provide our present clients and new customers which host websites created by us WQC Design Studio, our server, with SSL (Secure Socket Layer) at a reasonable cost. We were fortunate to get this discount of 45% than what is available on the market. The average cost of SSL per year is US$100.00, and this is based on the provider.
Here is what we are offering!
For our Existing Clients:
If you sign up for our :
– 6 month SEO program, 10 keywords, $189.00 per month; we will provide you with SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), for 3 years!
– First Year FREE you pay only for 2 years!
– Regular cost 3 years SSL ( Secure Sockets Layer) is $49.95 X 3 = $149.85 You pay only $99.90
– If you only need SSL You Pay $127.35 (15% discount)
INSTALLATION IS FREE
For our New Clients:
Our package is:
– 6 Month to a Year FREE Hosting ( Based on the website size )
– Initial Search Engine Site Submission
– Initial SEO Assessments
– First year SSL ( Secure Sockets Layer) with Additional 2 years Paid
Based on the program we are working for you, you will get free prep work (which is a part of the web development process).
WQC Design Studio wants you to get the best of what is available and ensure your success. We recognize that the most important part of our business is you – OUR CLIENT! That is why we work nonstop to find and provideTHE BEST POSSIBLE solutions for you to make your vision come to life.