An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate encrypts data between your website and visitors, protecting sensitive information like passwords and credit card details.
Benefits of SSL:
- SEO Boost: Google ranks HTTPS sites higher than HTTP sites
- Trust: Browsers show a padlock icon, building visitor confidence
- Security: Protects data from hackers and man-in-the-middle attacks
- Compliance: Required for PCI-DSS if you accept payments
- No "Not Secure" Warning: Chrome and Firefox warn users about HTTP sites