QUICK HIT: HTTPS Adoption In Focus

Peter Devereaux
by Peter Devereaux 16 Jan, 2023
QUICK HIT: HTTPS Adoption In Focus
Google announced some rather interesting data related to the rapid shift toward HTTPS adoption. 
As many Web professionals likely know, last year Google announced that it would begin marking sites that were not encrypted with HTTPS as " not secure" in the Chrome browser.

Google started out only marking pages without encryption that collected passwords and credit cards, but in the second phase of the initiative began showing a warning when people entered any data on an HTTP page and on all HTTP pages that were visited in Incognito mode. 

The result? Usage of HTTPS has grown dramatically over the past year as revealed in Google's recently released public Transparency Report: 

+ 64 percent of Chrome traffic on Android is now protected, up from 42 percent a year ago
+ Over 75 percent of Chrome traffic on both ChromeOS and Mac is now protected, up from 60 percent on Mac and 67 percent on Chrome OS a year ago
+ 71 of the top 100 sites on the web use HTTPS by default, up from 37 a year ago

If your website has yet to adopt HTTPS, Google is recommending Let's Encrypt, a free certificate authority.

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Peter Devereaux
Peter Devereaux
As the Editor-in-Chief of Website Magazine and President of Website Services, Peter has established himself as a prominent figure in the digital marketing industry. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, Peter has been a driving force in shaping the landscape of digital marketing. His leadership in creating innovative and targeted marketing campaigns has helped numerous businesses achieve their revenue growth goals. Under his direction, Website Magazine has become a trusted source of information and insights for digital marketers worldwide. As President of Website Services, Peter oversees a team of talented professionals who specialize in SEO/SEM, email marketing, social media, and digital advertising. Through his hands-on approach, he ensures that his team delivers exceptional results to their clients. With a passion for digital marketing, Peter is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, making him a sought-after thought leader in the field.