This course lesson’s main focus will probably be on Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and HTTPS, and how they are used to encrypt data and secure websites. Major topics that this lesson may cover include the following:
- Understanding the basics of SSL and HTTPS, including how they work and the benefits they provide
- How to obtain and install an SSL certificate on a website
- How to reroute HTTP traffic and configure a website to use HTTPS
- How SSL and HTTPS can affect how well and how visible a website is in search engine results
- How to use webmaster tools like Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools to track down and fix SSL and HTTPS issues
- How to use analytics tools like Google Analytics to observe user behaviour on a website and understand how SSL and HTTPS are affecting user engagement
- Understanding SSL and HTTPS best practices for SEO.
Students will learn in-depth explanations of how SSL and HTTPS work in this course lesson, along with instructions on how to purchase and install an SSL certificate, configure a website to use HTTPS, and reroute HTTP traffic. It would also be beneficial to comprehend how SEO is affected, how to use webmaster and analytics tools, and the best SEO practices for SSL and HTTPS. The session will give you an overview of various related topics, including how SSL and HTTPS can help secure websites and protect data, how they can affect website ranking and visibility in search engine results pages, and other related information.