WordPress SSL Certificate Setup
HTTPS is not optional. Google penalizes sites without it, browsers warn visitors away from them, and your data is exposed without it. We install SSL certificates, enforce HTTPS across your entire site, fix mixed content errors, and configure automatic renewal so your security never lapses.
of Google Chrome browsing time is spent on HTTPS pages, and sites without SSL certificates show browser security warnings that drive visitors away and hurt search rankings
Google Transparency Report, 2023
SSL Certificate Setup
What's Included
Everything you get with our SSL Certificate Setup
Certificate Installation
SSL certificate procurement, server installation, and verification including wildcard and multi-domain certificates for complex setups
HTTPS Enforcement and Mixed Content
Forced HTTPS redirects, database URL migration from HTTP to HTTPS, and resolution of every mixed content warning across your entire site
Automatic Renewal and HSTS
Renewal automation so your certificate never expires unexpectedly, plus HSTS headers that tell browsers to always use the secure connection
Our SSL Setup Process
Current State Assessment
We audit your current SSL status: existing certificates, mixed content issues, hardcoded HTTP URLs in your database and files, redirect configurations, and any subdomains or additional domains that need coverage. This tells us exactly what needs to happen.
Certificate Installation
We procure and install the appropriate SSL certificate for your setup: single domain, wildcard for subdomains, or multi-domain. We configure the certificate on your server, verify the installation, and set up the certificate chain correctly.
HTTPS Migration
We update all URLs in your WordPress database from HTTP to HTTPS, configure server-level HTTPS redirects, resolve every mixed content warning, update hardcoded URLs in theme and plugin files, and verify that every page loads cleanly over HTTPS.
Renewal and Hardening
We configure automatic certificate renewal, set up monitoring to alert us if renewal fails, implement HSTS headers for strict HTTPS enforcement, and verify that search engines are updated with your HTTPS URLs through sitemap and Search Console updates.
Key Benefits
Complete HTTPS Across Every Page
Every page, image, script, and stylesheet on your site loads securely. We do not just install a certificate and hope for the best. We scan your entire site for mixed content, update hardcoded HTTP URLs in your database, and verify that every resource loads over HTTPS with no browser warnings.
SEO and Trust Benefits
Google uses HTTPS as a ranking signal. Sites with valid SSL certificates rank higher than equivalent sites without them. Beyond SEO, the padlock icon in the browser address bar signals trust to your visitors. GlobalSign reports that 85% of users avoid sites that show security warnings.
Zero-Lapse Security
Expired SSL certificates display full-page browser warnings that completely block access to your site. We configure automatic renewal and monitoring so your certificate renews before expiration. You never wake up to find your site blocked by a security warning because someone forgot to renew.
Research & Evidence
Backed by industry research and proven results
HTTPS Adoption
95% of Google Chrome browsing time is spent on HTTPS pages, making SSL essential for user trust and SEO
Google Transparency Report (2023)
SEO Impact
Google confirmed HTTPS as a ranking signal in 2014 and has strengthened its impact on search rankings over time
Google (2014)
Browser Warnings
Chrome and Firefox display prominent 'Not Secure' warnings on HTTP pages, with research showing 85% of users avoid sites with security warnings
GlobalSign (2022)
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