Is it time to go https sitewide?
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Hello mozzers,
We are currently running a Magento 1 store and in the planning phase of migrating to Magento 2. As an eCommerce website, it goes without saying that we use secure pages for all pages where exchange of sensitive information is required, however, we do not use https on all pages.
I recently read this Moz article stating that the adoption of sitewide https is at around 50% for top websites. I see Moz is also using it.
I know that at this time right now, Google states not giving an SEO bump for https pages, but part of me thinks the time might be right (while re-platforming to M2) to make the move if this is what the future is going to be.
Do you agree? Is this something that everyone will eventually have to do?
I am ambiguous about whether 301 redirects would be needed for http -> https ?
Also, is there a how-to or checklist to making the switch to sitewide https in order not to inadvertently cause an SEO drop?Thanks!
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Thanks for the input! The move to https sitewide will be added to our re-platforming plan.
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Very very much yes. You'll see rankings improve.
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Hello there!
tldr; yes, its already time to have moved to HTTPS.
One thing to comment is that this month (OCTOBER) Google chrome has rolled out version 62 and includes a message "NOT SECURE" in pages that aren´t https and have a input text option.
Yes, http->https must be 301.
As you requested articles, take a look on these three articles. They might help you.The Big List of SEO Tips and Tricks for Using HTTPS on Your Website - Moz Blog
The HTTP to HTTPs Migration Checklist in Google Docs to Share, Copy & Download - AleydaSolis
Google SEO HTTPS Migration Checklist - SERoundtableHope it helps.
GR.
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