Google will now favor secure sites

According to Mashable, Google has announced that it will start playing favorites, giving secure sites higher priority in search rankings.

What does this mean? It means that sites that are encrypted will show up higher in Google searches. Encrypted means that security measures have been taken to make sure data from website visitors is protected.

How do you know if a site is encrypted? Look at the URL — the web address at the top of a web page. If you see “HTTPS,” then the site is secure. It’s the “S” you’re looking for.

Mashable states that only 56% of sites are secure, and that this move is “part of a greater effort by Google to make the Internet a safer place.”

What this means for you

If you’re certain your site is secure, then you’re good to go.

If your site is not encrypted, you better start thinking seriously about security. Not just because you want to rank higher in Google searches, but because you want your visitors’ data to be safe.

How to make your site secure

There’s a very simple way to make sure your site is secure: Let Buildicus build/rebuild it.

All sites created with Buildicus are secure. You can rest easy knowing your site is safe and sound, hosted on our very secure servers.

How simple is that?

To find out how Buildicus can make your site secure — now giving you a better shot at ranking higher on Google searches — give us a call at (559) 202-3055, or send us an email at [email protected].

More reading on security: Do I Need an SSL Certificate? What the Heck is an SSL Certificate?