SSL Certificates enable data encryption on the internet and allow data to be transmitted securely from a web server to a browser. With SSL, your website can use the https protocol and will display a padlock in end users web browsers to indicate the connection is secure.
Google wants to make the web safer and a big part of that involves making sure that the sites people access via Google are secure. That's why websites using SSL have been shown to benefit from higher ranking in search results.
A domain name is the web address or URL where visitors find your site. A custom domain gives your site a professional look, strengthens your brand, and helps visitors find you on the web.
A domain is your website’s address (like yourname.com), while hosting is the service that stores your website’s files and makes them accessible online. Think of the domain as your street address and hosting as the house where your website lives—you need both to get your site online.
We offer a free domain name when you purchase select hosting plans—available on annual and some semi-annual billing cycles. Just choose an eligible plan, and you can register your domain at no extra cost for the first year.
Yes, domain privacy protection is worth it. It hides your personal contact information from the public WHOIS database, helping prevent spam, scams, and unwanted solicitations. It’s a small cost for added security and peace of mind.
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