HTTPS

Google Core Web Vitals: What You Need to Know and Do

June 18, 2020 by MaAnna Stephenson

Discover what Google Core Web Vitals are, where to test for them, and why your focus needs to be squarely on User Experience now too.

How to Renew Your Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificate at SiteGround When Using Cloudflare

June 19, 2018 by MaAnna Stephenson

In early 2017, SiteGround made a change to how their SSL certificates are issued and renewed.
If you are using Cloudflare, it may not renew successfully the next time the auto renewal runs, which is every 90 days.
See how to easily issue a new SSL certificate.
You can even do this prior to the next renewal.

How to Delete Old XML Sitemap from Google Search Console

March 20, 2018 by MaAnna Stephenson

See how and why to delete an outdated XML Sitemap from the non-canonical website property in Google Search Console.

Are you getting emails from Google about old stuff that doesn’t exist anymore? This may fix it.

HTTPS and WWW vs Non WWW: Which is Best to Use?

September 10, 2017 by MaAnna Stephenson

Typing in www has fallen out of vogue with the rise in mobile web surfing, so many site owners have elected to drop it. But, is that good for SEO? And what about cookie tracking across sub-domains? Discover if www or non is the best fit for your site and how to ensure Google knows your preference, and how not to confuse your SEO, especially with HTTPS involved.

Why Not to Use a Block All Mixed Content CSP on HTTPS Sites with Ads

August 30, 2017 by MaAnna Stephenson

Today the MediaVine Ad Network suggests changing the Upgrade-Insecure-Request Content Security Policy to the Block-All-Mixed-Content policy. Discover the issues you’ll run into with this if you used a free way to convert your site to HTTPS.

4 Non-Optional Site Upgrades You Must Make Now

August 28, 2017 by MaAnna Stephenson

Discover the 4 site foundation changes you MUST make if you don’t want to lose mass traffic or break your site in 2017 and beyond.

New Google Chrome Penalty for Non HTTPS Sites Hits October 2017

August 18, 2017 by MaAnna Stephenson

The Unsecure Site warning will appear in Chrome for sites collecting any data from viewers or visiting the site via an incognito widow.
This will affect every site owner who collects emails via options!

Top 10 Reasons NOT to Use Free HTTPS Conversion

April 17, 2017 by MaAnna Stephenson

You may be wondering why it’s worth getting pro help to convert your site to HTTPS when your host has ways to do it for free. Well, I’ll give you 10 good reasons why.