How to Enable HTTPS and SSL in WordPress for FREE
Is your WordPress website displaying "Not Secure"? Here's the solution.
Have you created your WordPress site and everything seems normal, but you're encountering a "Not Secure" message? This can scare away your visitors, affect your Google ranking, and, in the European Union, even make your website non-compliant with the law.
🛠️ The solution is easier than it seems.
In this video, Fernando Tellado shows you how to:
✅ Install a free SSL certificate with Let’s Encrypt from your hosting control panel (SiteGround)
✅ Understand the difference between regular and wildcard SSL certificates
✅ Force HTTPS connections from Site Tools and your WordPress dashboard
✅ Fix mixed content to avoid errors and warnings
✅ Verify that everything is working correctly and your website is 100% secure
Key moments:
0:00 Your WordPress site is ready but not yet secure
0:23 Why does my website show "not secure"?
1:01 The Risk of Not Having HTTPS (Users and SEO)
1:46 What is an SSL Certificate?
1:58 How to Install a Free SSL Certificate
2:18 Differences Between Regular and Wildcard SSL Certificates
3:41 Check if Your Website Already Loads with HTTPS
4:44 How to Force HTTPS from Site Tools
5:27 Settings Within WordPress (Forcing HTTPS with a Plugin)
6:20 Fix Mixed Content with Speed Optimizer
7:06 How to Check if Your Website Is Already 100% Secure
7:24 Conclusion: Common Mistakes When Installing HTTPS
💡 Don't let a simple technical adjustment ruin your website! Make sure it's protected and meets current standards.
🔗 Resources mentioned:
Speed Optimizer Plugin: https://www.siteground.es/wordpress-p...
SiteGround Site Tools: https://siteground.com/demo?utm_sourc...
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