Starting in July of 2018, Google Chrome will begin warning users when browsing a sites not secured by SSL certificates.
If the first thing a visitor sees on your site is a warning that it is not secure, they will most likely leave immediately.
If you are using your website to sell products or services, this will definitely have a negative effect on you.
But don’t worry, HostGator has you covered!
By purchasing any of their hosting plans, you will receive a FREE SSL website security certificate for website domain and subdomains. This certificate provides secure communication between your server and visitors by using strong 2048 bit signatures and up to 256 bit encryption of customer data and is recognized by 99.9% of browsers. You and your customers can rest easier knowing that your site is secure when their web browser applies a certified check in the form of a locked padlock in the address bar.
Already a HostGator customer? Great! At the time of this writing, HostGator plans to have a free SSL certificate added to every domain for existing cPanel platform customers by mid-July.
It’s also important to note that the free SSL will auto-renew every 90 days and that new customers will be able to add or opt out of the free SSL during account sign-up.
Not only can you get a free SSL, but you can use the code below to get a great discount!
Up to 60% Off New Hosting + $4.99 on Select Domains with Promo Code 60OFF2017!
