Fifteen years ago, if you were to ask the average web design company about whether you need website security or not, the common answer you’d hear would be, “Unless you’re an eCommerce site or a site storing sensitive information, you probably don’t need it.”
Things have sure changed! These days, any reputable website will want at least an SSL certification to their site. To not have some sort of website security installed communicates to visitors that you do not take security seriously and that has the potential to leave customer information exposed.
Why Is Website Security Important?
It’s important for visitors to trust the websites they are visiting. An SSL/TLS certificate signifies trust and reliability, and provides no doubt to a customer that their information is going to be protected.
Although SSL certificates are not strictly for online shopping websites, they serve as one of the better examples as to why you want this level of security in place. If you’re asking for a consumer’s financial information directly on your site, a non-secure site is not an option. A website security certification confirms your website has data encryption in place and the appropriate authentication standards are met. Even for a site that is not selling direct to consumer, this is highly important.
Do I Still Need An SSL Certificate If I’m Not An eCommerce Website?
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