Why switching to HTTPS is crucial for your website in 2025

Your visitors are leaving you... without you even knowing it.

Imagine: a visitor clicks on your website, ready to request a quote, book a service, or simply learn more about you. But instead, they see a warning:

“Unsecure connection – this site may be dangerous.”

The result? They close the tab. You lose an opportunity. And this scenario may repeat itself every day. In 2025, website security is no longer a luxury, it’s an absolute standard. And that requires a simple but essential transition: switching to HTTPS.

Why HTTPS has become essential

For several years, Google and all major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari…) have been pushing for the adoption of HTTPS.

Today, a website on HTTP:

  • Drives visitors away due to security warnings.
  • Receives an SEO penalty, even if well-built.
  • Becomes vulnerable to interception of sensitive data.


In short, continuing without HTTPS exposes your business to loss of trust, visibility, and credibility.

HTTPS, SSL... what exactly are they?

HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) is a secure version of the HTTP protocol, which allows data to be exchanged over the internet. It works using an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate, installed on your site, which encrypts exchanges between the browser and the server. This ensures that data (forms, logins, etc.), if intercepted by a third party, cannot be decoded and is therefore secure.
There are now free SSL certificates available, such as those offered by Let’s Encrypt, which are suitable for most websites. For specific needs (additional insurance, guarantees, extended validation), it is also possible to opt for paid certificates.

How do I know if my website is secure ?

It’s very simple :

  1. Open your website in a browser.
  2. Look to the left of the URL.
    • A green or gray padlock? Everything is fine.
    • A red triangle or a “not secure” warning? Your site is vulnerable.


Modern browsers like Chrome or Firefox display a “Not Secure” warning, which can immediately discourage your visitors from proceeding.

What are the risks of an unsecured website ?

  • Loss of trust: A “not secure” warning is enough to scare away a visitor, especially if they need to fill out a form or make an online payment.

  • Negative impact on SEO: Google has clearly stated that HTTPS sites are favored in search results. With HTTP, you start at a disadvantage.

  • Data vulnerability: Contact forms, login credentials, passwords, etc. All exchanged data can be intercepted.

The advantages of HTTPS

Protect your users

With HTTPS, all data sent via your site is encrypted. This ensures confidentiality, which is essential for building trust.

Improve your visibility on Google

A secure site ranks higher in search results, which can significantly increase your traffic.

Simplify your management

Today, most hosting providers (including the ones we use) automatically renew SSL certificates, so you don’t have to manage anything.

No loss of performance

Contrary to what you may sometimes hear, HTTPS does not affect your website’s speed. In fact, the opposite is true: Google favors fast, secure websites.

What if you don't know anything about it? We take care of everything.

At Woodle, we include the installation, configuration, and automatic renewal of the SSL certificate in all our hosting and maintenance packages.
Your site is secured from the moment it goes live, without you having to worry about it.
Ready to secure your site hassle-free? Let’s talk about it!

In conclusion

Switching to HTTPS ensures the security, trustworthiness, and visibility of your website. At Woodle, we always include SSL certificate installation and renewal in our hosting and maintenance packages, so you’re covered from the start.

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