Installing an SSL certificate on your domain is one of the best steps you can take to secure your WordPress site and now with Let’s Encrypt, you can get one for free. An SSL certificate encrypts the connection between your site and your visitors’ browser so hackers can’t intercept and steal personal information. Normally, SSL certificates can be cumbersome to install and can get expensive, but this is changing fast. Share on Facebook Tweet it Share on Google+ Sign up for more WordPress wisdom
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