Why you need a secure website

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Website security and maintenance are crucial to success. With an insecure site, you’re likely to experience low levels of traffic and very few sales. In this blog, we’re letting you know why you need a secure website. 

Why is website security so important? 

Hackers 

Unfortunately, hackers are always searching for ways to get into websites. Once they’re in, it can be tricky to get them out. You’ll also need to assess the extent of the hacking they have done. Not only is this time-consuming, but it’s also very difficult to assess as someone who doesn’t know what kinds of things to look for. 

Negative reputation 

When users visit your website, they’ll expect it to work properly and be secure. They’ll be looking for telltale signs, such as the padlock in the URL bar, which is achieved through an SSL certificate. 

If users visit your website and find that it is insecure or shows signs of being hacked, they are unlikely to stay on it. This will negatively affect your business’s online reputation and means they’ll likely turn to your competitors instead. 

If search engines suspect that your site is not secure, they are likely to block it, which means you’ll notice an extreme reduction in website traffic. This can be highly damaging and is very difficult to rectify. 

Cost of fixing 

Maintaining your website is much easier and more cost-effective than waiting until something goes wrong and having to fix it. It will take a website expert to remove any malware from your website and get it cleaned up. Depending on the extent of the hacking, this can be time-consuming and expensive. 

Unfortunately, many website owners don’t think about security until it’s too late. This is a costly mistake and leaves you open to many issues. 

We offer a range of website hosting solutions so that you can be confident that your site is secure and running smoothly.

Poor website performance 

An up-to-date and secure website will perform much better. This can encourage users to stay on a site rather than leave. Hacked websites will not provide a good user experience and are likely to cause potential customers to become irritated. 

Loss of customers 

Potential customers will not want to put their personal details on a website that is not secure, so you may find more people leaving your site. It’s your duty to ensure that customer details are kept secure. 

How can you increase security on your website?

There are many steps that you can take to increase the level of security on your site. Here are some that you should consider. 

  • Choose a high-quality hosting provider
  • Ensure that your website and any plugins are regularly updated
  • Backup your website often 
  • Ensure that login pages are encrypted 
  • Utilise strong passwords that you haven’t used elsewhere

Taking these steps can help to reduce the risk of security attacks on your site. Precautionary measures, such as backing up your site regularly, can help to get things back on track if something goes wrong. 

How can we help? 

We offer high-quality managed website hosting solutions, along with a wide range of digital marketing services. All of our website hosting packages ensure that your site runs smoothly and securely.  We understand that every business has different requirements, so we provide three levels of hosting support. Each package includes website updates and back-ups. Our team offers 24/7 technical support to give you peace of mind whenever you need it. 

You can rely on us to take care of your website and not have to worry about security issues or poor site performance. Get in touch with our friendly team to find out more. 

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