{"id":936,"date":"2018-08-31T05:56:41","date_gmt":"2018-08-31T12:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/blog\/?p=936"},"modified":"2021-02-08T09:00:14","modified_gmt":"2021-02-08T17:00:14","slug":"chromes-security-update-site-make-cut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/blog\/chromes-security-update-site-make-cut\/","title":{"rendered":"Chrome\u2019s security update is here. Did your site make the cut?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SSLs.com<\/a> The much-anticipated update to Google\u2019s Chrome browser has recently taken effect, and it could change the way your site is viewed by visitors and search engines.<\/p>\n

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Some background<\/span><\/h2>\n

Over the past several years, Google has been gradually rolling out changes<\/a> to the way they treat non-secure websites (i.e., those without SSL protection, also known as HTTP sites). Following the Electronic Frontier Foundation\u2019s \u201cHTTPS Everywhere\u201d campaign<\/a> encouraging site owners to adopt more secure HTTPS encryption, Google and other browser developers (such as Mozilla, makers of Firefox) have been increasingly displaying \u201cnon-secure\u201d warnings on certain HTTP sites, and sometimes limiting certain features. Login or checkout pages, for example, may require an extra user confirmation step before loading. Websites with SSL protection, on the other hand, have displayed visual security prompts such as site seals, a green URL bar, and a padlock icon.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s changed?<\/span><\/h2>\n

As of July 2018, Google has gone all-in with the SSL requirement. Now, all<\/b> sites that don\u2019t use HTTPS on Chrome will be marked with stronger \u201cnot secure\u201d warnings, while secure sites will be shown as the default, with the visual identifiers less prominent and gradually phased out. And it\u2019s not just about security. Non-secure sites carry a search engine indicator that negatively impacts Google ranking. Conversely, HTTPS sites are typically faster, perform better, block ads from other ISPs, and handle more widely-used encryption protocols.<\/p>\n

My site has been marked \u201cnot-secure.\u201d What do I do?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t panic. No one expects that all sites will adapt to these changes overnight. But you shouldn\u2019t wait any longer to install an SSL certificate on your site. Luckily, you\u2019ve got plenty of options<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Choose the Right SSL for You<\/span><\/h3>\n

Personal<\/span><\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re a small organization or blogger looking to secure your site, apps, or social media platforms, a personal SSL is a great choice. These affordable SSLs offer strong, basic protection and you can get one quickly \u2013 often in 15 minutes or less. We recommend:<\/p>\n