While not always mandatory, an SSL certificate is highly recommended, especially for eCommerce or any site handling sensitive data. It encrypts communication between the server and users, improving security and boosting SEO rankings as search engines prioritize secure sites. Hosteasy offers a free SSL certificate with its control panel, which can easily be enabled by the customers. However, we recommend purchasing a premium SSL certificate for enhanced security, as it provides more robust protection and trust signals for your website.
