My visibility went from 14% to 3.33% this week. HTTPS Change?
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So I am trying to figure out how my google rankings dropped from 3 to 9 This past week. Could it be the new HTTPS security issue? My site was created in HTTP not HTTPS. Is this an easy fix? Can I hire someone on this site to fix this?
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@sarahwalsh said in My visibility went from 14% to 3.33% this week. HTTPS Change?:
This could be because the business has possibly incurred an algorithmic or a manual penalty? Do consult with an SEO company to see if this is applied to your website or not.
Is this because the company may have received a human or algorithmic penalty? To find out if this applies to your website or not, do speak with an SEO provider. here
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@Boodreaux said in My visibility went from 14% to 3.33% this week. HTTPS Change?:
So I am trying to figure out how my google rankings dropped from 3 to 9 This past week. Could it be the new HTTPS security issue? My site was created in HTTP not HTTPS. Is this an easy fix? Can I hire someone on this site to fix this?
It's possible that the drop in your Google rankings is related to the HTTPS issue. Google prioritizes secure sites (HTTPS) over non-secure ones (HTTP). Switching your site from HTTP to HTTPS can help improve your rankings and provide a better user experience.Yes, it’s an easy fix, and you can certainly hire someone to help with this transition. [Small Biz Marketing Agency] we specialize in helping businesses with their SEO and website security needs. We can assist you in making the switch to HTTPS smoothly and efficiently. Feel free to reach out to us!
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@JennerMarrie7 If you are looking for ssl certificate kindly visit here.
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Yes, changing from HTTP to HTTPS can impact your website's visibility. Search engines like Google always prioritize secure websites (HTTPS) over non-secure ones (HTTP). When you switch to HTTPS, This can surely improve your website's security and trustworthiness, which can positively influence your search engine rankings.
If your website does not have an SSL certificate users will not trust your website, Therefore, installing SSL is generally beneficial for SEO terms as well.
When it comes to transitioning your site from HTTP to HTTPS is typically considered an easy task,
-Choose hosting providers that offer SSL certificates, or you can purchase an SSL certificate from a trusted reseller.
-Once you have the certificate, it needs to be installed on your web server. Some providers offer tools or support to help with the installation.
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This could be because the business has possibly incurred an algorithmic or a manual penalty? Do consult with an SEO company to see if this is applied to your website or not.
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Hi Boodreaux!
Have you migrated to https? If you havent migrated to https, then you should have that in your immidiate backlog.
Did you know that last week there was a massive algorithm update? Your site could have been hit.
Here four of the best articles about that. Grab a cup of coffe and read them so as to understand whether you were hit.
Analysis and Findings From The August 1, 2018 Google Algorithm Update – A Massive Core Ranking Update - GSQi
Google's August 1st Core Update: Week 1 - Moz Blog
Google’s August algorithm update strengthens as roll-out continues - Sistrix
The August 1, 2018 Google Update strongly affected YMYL sites - Marie HaynesHope it helps.
Best luck.
GR
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