SSL (https:// + padlock) encrypts the connection between your visitor and your server. Without it:
- Chrome shows "Not secure" and half of your visitors leave.
- Google drops your rankings against HTTPS websites.
- You cannot take card payments with confidence.
The good news: it is free
With Let's Encrypt the certificate costs $0 and renews itself. All our VPS come with it enabled.
If your site still shows "Not secure", get your VPS here or write to us and we will have it ready today.