Second level domains under .dev, .foo and more that have SSL will automatically get benefits of HSTS preload list. Google is adding more of the top level domain names it operates, including some that allow second level domain registrations by the ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Domain inquiries could drop next month. Blame SSL.
· Domain ParkingStart filling out a form on for sale landers and you'll see a "not secure" message. Yesterday I wrote about how landing page companies are adding SSL support for domains on their platforms in order to meet Google's deadline next month. Starting next ... Continue Reading25 Comments
SSL comes to landing page tools, but at a price
· ServicesServices that make it easy to create landing pages across multiple domains need to implement SSL. Next month is the deadline for most sites to move to https with an SSL certificate. At that point, Google's Chrome browser will give a "not secure" ... Continue Reading3 Comments
.Shop enters dangerous territory with SSL freebie
· Domain RegistrarsFree SSL is likely to make registrar partners uneasy. Last week GMO Registry, the company behind the .shop top level domain name, announced that it was providing a free SSL certificate to registrants of .shop domain names. While this might seem like ... Continue Reading3 Comments
All about SSL – DNW Podcast #101
· PodcastsEverything you need to know about SSL (including why it is important). Google is giving some ranking juice to sites that are secured with SSL, but what exactly is SSL and why should the domain name industry care about it? Today I talk with SSL expert ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Use HTTPS? Google will give you a bump in search rankings.
· Domain RegistrarsSearch ranking change should be good news for domain name registrars. Google announced this morning that it's starting to give extra credit in search results to companies offering websites secured by SSL. That means sites where you see httpS:// ... Continue Reading9 Comments
