If you own a business and want to keep your money, content, and customers safe, then HTTPS is something you need to know about. As you manage your business and create captivating content for your audience, ensuring a safe online environment is paramount.
In this lesson, we are learning about the HTTPS protocol for creative business owners so that you can be safe while managing your business and make it safe for customers to make purchases. We will cover HTTPS for creative business owners—what it is, why use it, how to use it, and then we will provide an example and recap.
Challenges online course creators can face if they don’t use HTTPS for their online content:
• Without HTTPS, sensitive customer information is exposed, leading to potential data breaches.
• Websites without HTTPS receive lower rankings in search results, impacting online visibility and reach.
• Without encryption, valuable course content becomes vulnerable to unauthorized access and piracy.
• Data breaches can lead to legal consequences, causing financial and reputational damage to course creators.
• Lack of HTTPS erodes customer confidence, deterring them from making purchases or sharing personal information.
Tips for creative online course creators when using HTTPS for their online businesses:
• Level up with a small action: Go to your web browser and view the certificate.
• Check for the lock icon on your web page to ensure it’s present.
• Verify if your HTTP automatically converted to HTTPS; if not, investigate further.
• While on HTTPS, ensure the presence of the lock icon, signifying an SSL certificate for enhanced security.
• Implement HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) to further enhance security.
For more details and tips check out the full writeup at:
https://www.artsycourseexperts.com/https-protocol-for-creative-business-owners/
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