HTTP vs HTTPS
HTTP is the basic protocol browsers use to load websites. HTTPS is the same thing with encryption added, so data between the visitor and your site is private. HTTPS is now the expected standard, shown by the padlock in the address bar.
Why does HTTP vs HTTPS matter to your business?
Browsers flag plain HTTP sites as "Not secure," which frightens visitors and lowers search ranking. HTTPS protects form data and payments and is simply expected today. Being on HTTP in current times signals neglect.
At Nabee, every site is served over HTTPS with an SSL certificate included and kept renewed under the Maintenance Plan. The padlock is a default, not something you have to request or remember.
A concrete example
Any product taking a login or payment — like Toree's bookings — must run on HTTPS so that data is encrypted in transit. It is the difference between a sealed envelope and a postcard.
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Common questions
- Is HTTPS really necessary?
- Yes. Without it, browsers warn visitors, search ranks you lower, and sensitive data is exposed.
- How do I get HTTPS?
- It requires an SSL certificate, which Nabee includes and keeps renewed as part of every build.
- Does switching to HTTPS affect SEO?
- Positively, when done with proper redirects — which Nabee handles so ranking carries over.