Does an SSL certificate help with SEO?

That question MijnHostingPartner.nl gets more often with our webhosting, the short answer is Yes it helps! But it is only one part that the search engine takes into account, not the final solution. That an SSL certificate counts has not always been the case. However, with the latest updates to the algorithms and browsers, it is becoming increasingly important. You've probably already seen it when you use Chrome or Firefox. You now get a notification when you enter personal data in fields and in the browser bar. This is obviously a deterrent for customers coming to your website. So in addition to SEO (Search Engine Optimization), it's also important for the user experience of your website and trust that you have towards the customer. And the biggest argument, you ensure the security of personal data when you have an SSL certificate active in for example your shopping cart. When you do not have this active and something happens then you are liable for any damage.

An SSL certificate with your webhosting from MijnHostingPartner.nl is quickly ordered, you can use the customer panel to place an order or just create a ticket. We will then prepare the order for you and make sure your SSL certificate is ready as soon as possible. There are differences in the types of certificates, read the following article and ask our online chat for more information.

Soon we will also have the possibility to use certificates from Let's Encrypt, these are free to use certificates that allow you on a low budget to provide your website with some encryption and SEO benefits. This will be set up in an easy way through the control panel. When we have it available we will announce it via Social Media and the notifications page, so keep an eye on that!

Of all the things you need to adjust and take into account for SEO, an SSL certificate is one of the easiest ways to boost your SEO. So order now for a better score!