{"id":1716,"date":"2021-09-30T04:41:07","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T04:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/?p=1716"},"modified":"2025-03-07T07:16:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T07:16:22","slug":"http-vs-https","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/http-vs-https\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does The Performance of Your Website Change With HTTP VS HTTPS?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"contents-listing\" style=\"background-color: #f3f8fb;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"introduction-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#m1\" data-abc=\"true\">HTTP vs HTTPS: A Brief Introduction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#m2\" data-abc=\"true\">What is HTTP?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#m3\" data-abc=\"true\">What is HTTPS?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#m4\" data-abc=\"true\">How Does HTTPS Work?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#m5\" data-abc=\"true\">HTTP vs HTTPS Difference<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#m6\" data-abc=\"true\">Advantages of HTTP <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#m7\" data-abc=\"true\">Advantages of HTTPS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#m8\" data-abc=\"true\">HTTP vs HTTPS &#8211; Downsides<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#m11\" data-abc=\"true\">HTTP vs HTTPS &#8211; What to choose?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#m12\" data-abc=\"true\">HTTPS Impact on SEO<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#m13\" data-abc=\"true\">HTTPS vs HTTP: FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#m14\" data-abc=\"true\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"m1\"><b>HTTP vs HTTPS: A Brief Introduction<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\">HTTPS is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\">essentially HTTP<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\"> with added security measures. The key distinction is that HTTPS employs TLS (or SSL) to encrypt regular HTTP interactions, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of the exchanged data. It also <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\">utilizes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\"> digital signatures to verify the authenticity of both the requests and responses.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW150002388 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW150002388 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1739 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/http-overflow-new.jpg\" alt=\"how HTTP works\" width=\"1080\" height=\"730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/http-overflow-new.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/http-overflow-new-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/http-overflow-new-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/http-overflow-new-768x519.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\">Certainly, in the ongoing comparison between HTTPS and HTTP, it becomes <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\">evident<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\"> that HTTPS serves as a fortified iteration of the preexisting HTTP protocol. Moreover, a comprehensive examination reveals a spectrum of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\">additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\"> functionalities that demarcate these two protocols. Let us embark on a comprehensive overview of both, thereby elucidating their distinctions and attributes.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\">What is HTTP?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\">HTTP stands for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\">Hypertext Transfer Protocol<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\">. It<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\"> is the protocol that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\">facilitates<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\"> interaction among distinct systems, allowing the exchange of information and data across a network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\">HTTP serves as the primary method for transferring data from web pages over a network. Web pages are stored on servers and are delivered to client computers upon user <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\">request. Due<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\"> to its ability to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\">provide<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\"> on-demand connections to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\">initiating<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\"> browsers, HTTP is characterized as a stateless system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"m3\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\">What is HTTPS?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\">HTTPS stands for (<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\">Hypertext<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\"> Transfer Protocol Secure) and is an encrypted variant of HTTP, the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\">most used<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\"> protocol for sending data over the Internet. Any website that has a lock icon in the address bar is using HTTPS. Around 83.7<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\">% website use HTTPS for their online site security <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\">(Source<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\">:<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW150002388 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/w3techs.com\/technologies\/details\/ce-httpsdefault\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW150002388 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">w3techs.com<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\"> )<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW150002388 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW150002388 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW150002388 BCX0\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150002388 BCX0\">How HTTPS Works?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW173161123 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173161123 BCX0\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/types-of-ssl-certificates\/\">SSL certificate<\/a> encrypts users&#8217; data on the site, effectively converting it to a code. Even if a third-party attacker were to steal the data sent between the sender and the receiver, the encryption would prevent them from <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173161123 BCX0\">comprehending<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173161123 BCX0\"> it.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW173161123 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1740 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/https-overflow-new.jpg\" alt=\"how HTTPs works\" width=\"1080\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/https-overflow-new.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/https-overflow-new-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/https-overflow-new-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/https-overflow-new-768x474.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW188522196 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188522196 BCX0\">Furthermore, HTTPS adds an extra layer of security by using the TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocol. TLS helps ensure data integrity by preventing data from being changed or damaged during transmission. It also provides authentication by proving to your users that they connect with the correct website.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Difference Between HTTP and HTTPS: <b>Weighing The Perks<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1742 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/https-vs-http-1.jpg\" alt=\"http vs https security\" width=\"1080\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/https-vs-http-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/https-vs-http-1-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/https-vs-http-1-1024x503.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/https-vs-http-1-768x378.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Understanding the Terms Better<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189133435 BCX0\">Imagine passing a written message to your final recipient through a group of people. Now if the letter is written in a language readable by everyone along the way, the recipients might benefit, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189133435 BCX0\">misuse<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189133435 BCX0\"> or take advantage of the information. How they use it will be beyond your control. This describes the working of HTTP.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW232447020 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232447020 BCX0\">Imagine sending the same message in code language that only the final recipient will understand. Even the thought feels safer, right? This is how HTTPS encrypts the data and information that you share online.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW232447020 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203808221 BCX0\">While you might have come across the main difference as HTTP vs HTTPS security, the list goes far beyond including HTTP vs HTTPS SEO and performance. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203808221 BCX0\">This is a digitally signed document and does not require a physical signature<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203808221 BCX0\">. Let us begin by exploring the advantages of HTTP, followed by the ones in the HTTPS basket.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"m6\">Advantages of HTTP<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Can Be Accessed Quickly<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s Flexible<\/li>\n<li>Advanced Addressing Mechanism<\/li>\n<li>Easy To Program<\/li>\n<li>Enables A Secure Transmission<\/li>\n<li>Amazing Search Capabilities<\/li>\n<li>Speedy Transmission<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Here are seven perks of using HyperText Transfer Protocol:<\/h3>\n<h4><b>1. Can Be Accessed Quickly<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266194117 BCX0\">Upon the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266194117 BCX0\">initial<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266194117 BCX0\"> loading of a website, all HTTP pages are stored in the page cache, a specific form of internet cache. Consequently, during <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266194117 BCX0\">subsequent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266194117 BCX0\"> page reloads, the content loads swiftly due to this cached data.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>2. It&#8217;s Flexible\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266194117 BCX0\">HTTP <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266194117 BCX0\">possesses<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266194117 BCX0\"> the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266194117 BCX0\">capacity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266194117 BCX0\"> to download extensions or plugins, enabling it to present necessary data whenever an application seeks <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266194117 BCX0\">additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266194117 BCX0\"> functionalities. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266194117 BCX0\">This characteristic <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266194117 BCX0\">guaranteed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266194117 BCX0\"> adaptability. Prime illustrations of this phenomenon include Flash players and Acrobat Reader.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>3. Advanced Addressing Mechanism\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW161231498 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161231498 BCX0\">The HTTP protocol employs an advanced addressing mechanism that assigns IP addresses to familiar names, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161231498 BCX0\">facilitating<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161231498 BCX0\"> their straightforward identification on the Internet. In contrast to the traditional approach of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161231498 BCX0\">utilizing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161231498 BCX0\"> a sequence of digits following an IP address, this method allows the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161231498 BCX0\">public<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161231498 BCX0\"> to interact with the internet in a more accessible manner.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW161231498 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>4. Easy To Program\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144980918 BCX0\">HTTP employs plain text, simplifying comprehension and implementation compared to protocols that depend on lookup codes. Information is conveyed through lines of text rather than variables, resulting in a straightforward and efficient proced<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144980918 BCX0\">ure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>5. Enables A Secure Transmission<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144980918 BCX0\">Under the framework of HTTP 1.0, individual files are obtained one by one and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144980918 BCX0\">subsequently<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144980918 BCX0\">terminated<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144980918 BCX0\"> after download. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144980918 BCX0\">This approach of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144980918 BCX0\">establishing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144980918 BCX0\"> discrete connections for each element of a web page minimizes the risk of interception during data transmission<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144980918 BCX0\">. To enhance security, Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) employs encryption to safeguard HTTP transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>6. Amazing Search Capabilities\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144980918 BCX0\">While functioning as a fundamental communication protocol, HTTP <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144980918 BCX0\">provides<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144980918 BCX0\"> the capability to perform a database search through a singular request. This empowers the protocol to conduct SQL searches and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144980918 BCX0\">furnish<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144980918 BCX0\"> outcomes that can be conveniently organized on an HTML page.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>7. Speedy Transmission\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144980918 BCX0\">A Web page is made up of a variety of components, such as text and pictures. Each <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144980918 BCX0\">component<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144980918 BCX0\"> needs a varying quantity of storage and download resources. HTTP allows several connections to download different components at the same time, which speeds up the transmission. Each <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144980918 BCX0\">component<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144980918 BCX0\"> is also given its own file type, allowing the receiving computer to process them more quickly and effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"m7\">Advantages of HTTPS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Helps You Build Trust<\/li>\n<li>Helps Boost Website Rankings ( SEO)<\/li>\n<li>Provides Impeccable Security<\/li>\n<li>Helps Preserve Referrer Data (SEO)<\/li>\n<li>Qualifies You For AMP Pages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Here are the five perks of using HTTPS which helps with SEO and other things:<\/h3>\n<h4><b>1. Helps You Build Trust\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86445202 BCX0\">An HTTPS site encrypts all communication keeping visitors\u2019 sensitive information protected. By keeping passwords, credit card information, browsing history, etc., safe \u2013 HTTPS helps you build trust in visitors. It will help you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86445202 BCX0\">establish<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86445202 BCX0\"> a healthy image and authenticity if you assure people that their information is protected while they browse your website.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>2. Helps Boost Website Rankings ( SEO)\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW137831965 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137831965 BCX0\">As mentioned earlier, Google has encouraged HTTPS over HTTP by incentivizing the change through a minor hike in rankings. The advantages of HTTPS over HTTP is it can significantly help enhance your website\u2019s rankings over time, as users will be more inclined to browse through secure sites.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW137831965 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>3. Provides Impeccable Security\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255672207 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255672207 BCX0\">This is an obvious one. HTTPS was introduced to make websites more secure and safe for users. In the case of HTTPS, the SSL\/TLS certificate protects data while it is being transmitted between your website and the client.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW255672207 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW206382104 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206382104 BCX0\">Furthermore, implementing a certificate to authenticate your identity will assure your site\u2019s legitimacy, allowing consumers to believe that their data is safe. This distinguishes your website from those of phishing sites. This factor also helps in SEO as users will want to stick longer on a site that seems safe and authentic.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW206382104 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>4. Helps Preserve Referrer Data (SEO)\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW259996819 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259996819 BCX0\">Using an HTTPS site improves the effectiveness of Google Analytics. This is because HTTPS sites keep the security details of the website that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259996819 BCX0\">referred to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259996819 BCX0\"> you, but HTTP sites do not. Referral sources will display as \u201cdirect traffic\u201d on HTTP sites. This alone offers HTTPS a significant SEO benefit.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW259996819 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>5. Qualifies You For AMP Pages\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113030604 BCX0\">Google introduced AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) to load information on mobile devices more quickly. AMP content is prominently displayed in Google&#8217;s SERPs to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113030604 BCX0\">provide<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113030604 BCX0\"> a better mobile experience for smartphone and tablet users.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"m8\"><b>HTTP vs HTTPS Difference: What Are The Downsides?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As fruitful as both systems are, HTTP and HTTPS have their disadvantages. Let us delve into http and http difference individually in the section below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1741 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/https-table-new.jpg\" alt=\"HTTP vs HTTPS\" width=\"1080\" height=\"825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/https-table-new.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/https-table-new-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/https-table-new-1024x782.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/https-table-new-768x587.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"m9\">3 Disadvantages Of Implementing Hypertext Transfer Protocol<\/h3>\n<h4><b>1. Lack Of Security\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most significant disadvantage of an HTTP website is that it does not provide secure communication as the data is not encrypted and is transmitted in plaintext format. Your data can be hacked, stolen, or altered by intruders when utilizing an HTTP site.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>2. Lack Of Privacy<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is one big drawback to using an HTTP connection: data sent via an HTTP connection is not encrypted, putting you in danger of third-party hackers obtaining your data. If you are on an HTTP page, any credit card details or sensitive information should not be provided since any information transferred over this network via HTTP is not private.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>3. Does Not Support IoT Devices\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HTTP consumes more system resources, resulting in higher power usage. As a result, HTTP is not compatible with IoT devices nowadays since they incorporate wireless sensor networks.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"m10\">3 Disadvantages Of Implementing HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure<\/h3>\n<h4><b>1. Can Prove Uneconomical\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll need to get an SSL certificate after you switch to HTTPS. Despite the fact that many SSL certificates are provided by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/service-provider\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website hosting provider<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they must be updated annually for a charge &#8211; which can be a bit pricey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although there are ways to obtain a free SSL certificate, you might want to check the paid options and ensure security.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>2. May Render Inaccessible\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some firewalls and proxy systems prevent HTTPS sites from being accessed. This can be both deliberate and unintentional. In the instance of a non-intentional breach, the administrators may have neglected to enable HTTPS access. This can sometimes be done on purpose as a security precaution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>3. Causes Problems In Catching<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In HTTPS, some items will have caching issues. The public will not cache those that have already been cached, so ISPs will not be able to cache encrypted material. These kinds of issues are more probable on sites that have a large number of visitors. <span data-offset-key=\"dq64-23-0\">Increased<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"dq64-24-0\"> bandwidth<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"dq64-25-0\"> mit<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"dq64-26-0\">ig<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"dq64-27-0\">ates<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"dq64-28-0\"> these<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"dq64-29-0\"> difficulties<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"dq64-30-0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"m11\">HTTP vs HTTPS &#8211; A Word Of Advice For Website Owners<\/h3>\n<h4><b>1. Traffic<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a website owner, you value website traffic the most. What if one of these protocols can help you get more relevant traffic? HTTPS, by virtue of its secure nature, attracts more traffic by performing better. This argument is also supported by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/developers.google.com\/search\/blog\/2014\/08\/https-as-ranking-signal\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Thus, you are likely to get better google analytics results if your website starts with HTTPS.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>2. Trust<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When someone visits your website, the most crucial thing for you to do is to make sure they trust your<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website and feel secure. A trustworthy website might mean more traction, hence, more business. While the quality of your offerings is important, inculcating a sense of security in your users is even more important.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>3. Payments<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are paying for something online, pause! First, make sure that the web address says \u201cHTTPS\u201d. If it doesn\u2019t we highly discourage you to share any of your credit\/debit card or net banking information. <span data-offset-key=\"4mqhn-29-0\">The<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4mqhn-30-0\"> simple<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4mqhn-31-0\"> reason<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4mqhn-32-0\"> is<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4mqhn-33-0\"> that<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4mqhn-34-0\"> your<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4mqhn-35-0\"> personal<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4mqhn-36-0\"> information<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4mqhn-37-0\"> can<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4mqhn-38-0\"> be<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4mqhn-39-0\"> compromised<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4mqhn-40-0\">,<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4mqhn-41-0\"> even<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4mqhn-42-0\"> if<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4mqhn-43-0\"> your<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4mqhn-44-0\"> transaction<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4mqhn-45-0\"> goes<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4mqhn-46-0\"> through<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4mqhn-47-0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>4. Impulse Clicks<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More internet adoption also means more cybercrime. Sometimes, you click on something fishy by accident. Can\u2019t blame you, the hackers make things look highly genuine. Damage can still be controlled as long as you don\u2019t share your personal information. As a thumb rule, no sharing of sensitive information if the website doesn\u2019t feel secure.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Interesting Facts Impacting HTTP vs HTTPS<\/h3>\n<h4><strong>1. HTTP\/2<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HTTP\/2 is an improved version of HTTP that allows sending more than one file at the same time &#8211; a term is commonly known as multiplexing. Additionally, HTTP\/2 encrypts data just like HTTPS. Hence, HTTP\/2 is definitely an improved version of HTTP.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The catch here is that HTTP\/2 only functions over a secure encrypted connection such as HTTPS.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>2. Relevance To Context<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are mostly concerned about your landing pages\u2019 Google rankings and your website\u2019s performance in Google analytics, moving to HTTPS is only the first step.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the future what\u2019ll matter the most is how relevant your content is to the context. There are multiple tools that can help you prepare better.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>3. Stats About HTTP vs HTTPS<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalsign.com\/en\/blog\/85-of-online-shoppers-dont-buy-on-unsecured-websites1\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Majority<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the online buyers don\u2019t complete their online purchase if the website is not secure. So an increasing number of websites are moving to HTTPS to offer a more secure experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote>\n<h2><b>Convinced that you need to move your HTTP to HTTPS, but don\u2019t know how?<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1743 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HTTP-INFOGRAPHIC.jpg\" alt=\"Https vs http\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HTTP-INFOGRAPHIC.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HTTP-INFOGRAPHIC-173x300.jpg 173w, https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HTTP-INFOGRAPHIC-590x1024.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HTTP-INFOGRAPHIC-768x1334.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostingseekers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HTTP-INFOGRAPHIC-884x1536.jpg 884w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"m12\"><b>Impact On SEO When Changing From HTTP To HTTPS<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per Google\u2019s transparency report released in January 2021, more than 80% of the websites opened in Chrome used HTTPS. This is a big achievement and reflects the widespread adoption of HTTPS by an increasing number of businesses. The non-adoption of HTTPS can impact your website negatively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-46-0\">Make<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-47-0\"> sure<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-48-0\"> Google<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-49-0\"> craw<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-50-0\">ls<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-51-0\"> your<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-52-0\"> website<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-53-0\"> once<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-54-0\"> you<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-55-0\"> move<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-56-0\"> to<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-57-0\"> HTTPS<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-58-0\">,<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-59-0\"> and <\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-60-0\">add<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-61-0\"> 301<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-62-0\"> redirect<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-63-0\">ions<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-64-0\">,<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-65-0\"> update<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-66-0\"> sit<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-67-0\">em<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-68-0\">aps<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-69-0\">,<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-70-0\"> and<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-71-0\"> revise<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-72-0\"> robots<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-73-0\">.<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-74-0\">txt<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"43m6u-75-0\">.<\/span> If everything is in place, you can expect the following impact on SEO when changing from HTTP to HTTPS:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Better Ranking<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HTTPS helps visitors to feel secure, so they are more likely to click on your website. You\u2019ll reach a wider set of audience who\u2019ll find your information relevant. This in turn, increases the ranking of your website in the long term.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Increased Traffic<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-41-0\"> You<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-42-0\"> can<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-43-0\"> reach<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-44-0\"> a<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-45-0\"> wider<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-46-0\"> audience<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-47-0\"> who<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-48-0\"> will<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-49-0\"> trust<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-50-0\"> the<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-51-0\"> security<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-52-0\"> of<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-53-0\"> your<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-54-0\"> website<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-55-0\">,<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-56-0\"> so<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-57-0\"> the<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-58-0\"> traffic<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-59-0\"> on<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-60-0\"> your<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-61-0\"> website<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-62-0\"> will<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-63-0\"> increase<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9sp0h-64-0\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Higher Conversion Rate<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased traffic increases your chances of a higher rate of conversion. More website visitors will stay on your page longer. In the end, it is a numbers game. If more people stay on the website longer, the higher their chances of conversion.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"m14\"><b>HTTP vs HTTPS: Our Verdict\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing the roles, advantages, and disadvantages of HTTPS vs HTTP, we can make a fair assumption about which option is best for your website. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HTTPS seems like a more reasonable choice in today\u2019s data-driven and SEO-dominated world.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, It\u00a0 also a world of hackers and intruders, so security and privacy have to be of utmost importance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a variety of reasons, you want your website to be safe. Not only will you want to safeguard potentially sensitive information, but you&#8217;ll also want to ensure that your visitors are at ease when exploring your site. This is where HTTPS helps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Now coming to HTTPS vs HTTP SEO aspects:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HTTPS has a significantly positive impact on SEO. This helps your website generate traffic, gather leads, and place yourself on the map.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HTTPS is a secure and authentic mechanism for your website, and these days, the most needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"m13\"><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<h4>Q. What is HTTP and HTTPS?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A.<\/strong> HTTP is a protocol for exchanging data between a web server and a client. HTTPS is an encrypted variant of HTTP that exchanges data over the internet securely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q. Why is HTTP not secure?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A. <\/strong>The internet does not encrypt the data exchanged over HTTP.\u00a0That\u2019s why it is relatively less secure as compared to HTTPS.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Q. Why do we use HTTPS instead of HTTP?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A.<\/strong> HTTPS ensures the security of information exchanged between the web server and the client. <span data-offset-key=\"4vs79-16-0\">We<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4vs79-17-0\"> prefer<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4vs79-18-0\"> HTTPS<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4vs79-19-0\"> instead<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4vs79-20-0\"> of<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4vs79-21-0\"> HTTP<\/span>. Some web browsers also prefer HTTPS and thus using HTTPS can influence your SEO and ranking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Q. Is HTTPS really secure?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A.<\/strong> HTTPS encrypts data being exchanged online, so it adds security. However, having HTTPS is not enough. So you can\u2019t solely rely on HTTPS and need to take other precautions to protect the data of your clients. Make sure to partner with a safe web hosting provider, regularly backup your data, and check if you can add any security plugins to your website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Q. What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A.<\/strong> The main difference between HTTP and HTTPS is that of data encryption. While HTTP exchanges information over the internet in plain text, HTTPS secures the data by encrypting it so hackers can\u2019t decipher it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Q. What if we use HTTP in the link instead of HTTPS?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A.<\/strong> Many websites use HTTP, but if you have an eCommerce website or a website that collects and exchanges data of website users, you should prefer HTTPS. <span data-offset-key=\"1n218-23-0\">Using<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1n218-24-0\"> HTTP<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1n218-25-0\"> can<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1n218-26-0\"> compromise<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1n218-27-0\"> your<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1n218-28-0\"> customer<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1n218-29-0\">\u2019<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1n218-30-0\">s<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1n218-31-0\"> data<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1n218-32-0\">.<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q. How do HTTP and HTTPS work?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A.<\/strong> HTTP and HTTPS are both protocols that help with transmitting information and data online. While HTTP transfers plain text, HTTPS encrypts data while transferring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Q. What are all the steps to upgrade from HTTP to HTTPS?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A.<\/strong> To upgrade from HTTP to HTTPS, follow these 5 steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backup all your data<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan your migration when your website is not expecting a lot of traffic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find the right web host provider to help you migrate your website<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redirect old website to the new website<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Update all internal links to the HTTPS links<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Q. Is HTTPS good for SEO?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A.<\/strong> HTTPS may or may not be good for SEO. But not having HTTPS is bad for SEO. The absence of HTTPS affects the rank of the website better and impacts the traffic on the website as many web browsers prefer websites using HTTPS.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Q. Does change from HTTP to HTTPS affect SEO?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A.<\/strong> Changing from HTTP to HTTPS might affect SEO in the short term<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Q. Does HTTP hurt SEO?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A.<\/strong> Web browsers usually prefer HTTPS. <span data-offset-key=\"6hc4-21-0\">S<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"6hc4-22-0\">EO<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"6hc4-23-0\"> ranking<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"6hc4-24-0\"> can<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"6hc4-25-0\"> be<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"6hc4-26-0\"> affected<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"6hc4-27-0\"> if<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"6hc4-28-0\"> HTTP<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"6hc4-29-0\"> is<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"6hc4-30-0\"> used<\/span>. Also, if the website uses HTTP, the visitors might not stay on the website, which affects the bounce rate and thus the page authority.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Q. Is using HTTPS a bad SEO practice?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A.<\/strong> Using HTTPS is actually a good SEO practice, as Google officially supports websites using HTTPS. Hence, HTTPS receives more traction leading to a higher conversion rate. So, using HTTPS is not a bad SEO practice but a good SEO practice.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents HTTP vs HTTPS: A Brief Introduction What is HTTP? What is HTTPS? How Does HTTPS Work? 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