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HTTPS

In the address bar of the website that your visiting you’ll see a lock in the left corner. If it’s open, the connection is not secure and can get attacked. If the lock is closed, the connection is secure: And there’s where HTTPS plays a role. But what is HTTPS? What is the difference with HTTP? And what is HTTP/2? And what about SSL or non-www? On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know!


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  • HTTP/2 will make the web faster and you can already get started with it. You'll find that some classic optimizations are no longer needed.

  • Site speed is crucial. There are several ways to improve how fast your site loads. One of them is moving to the newish HTTP/2 protocol. This makes sure that your connection gets a nice speed boost. Find out what HTTP/2 is and how it can help you!

  • The Site Health dashboard in WordPress helps you monitor how your site is doing -- technically speaking. Discover all about this helpful tool!


Recent HTTPS articles

It's important to secure your site with an HTTPS connection, but what is HTTPS exactly? Find out what it is and how it can influence SEO.

Site speed is crucial. There are several ways to improve how fast your site loads. One of them is moving to the newish HTTP/2 protocol. This makes sure that your connection gets a nice speed boost. Find out what HTTP/2 is and how it can help you!

Moving your website to https and SSL? Learn from our experiences with this process and read our tricks and tips!

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