If you’re wondering why your SSL is not working on your website, or still going through HTTP protocol, you may need to force it with an HTTPS redirect. In this vid, we’ll show you how to route all traffic through the SSL and ensure that every web page is secure.
Note: You do get FREE SSL with every hosting account with HostGator, but you may still need to activate it by forcing the HTTPS.
In this video you’ll learn:
How to make sure your SSL is working
How to install a third party SSL Certificate on HostGator
How to force SSL with an HTTPS redirect
How to Install the Really Simple SSL Plugin on WordPress
Learn More About SSL Certificates:
A Guide to WordPress Plugins:
Read about the WordPress HTTPS (SSL) Plugin:
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