According to the latest announcement on the Search Central Blog, Google will begin rolling out an HTTPS report feature in the Google Search Console tool, with an estimated official launch within 2-3 months.
This is another well-developed solution by Google, as many users previously had difficulty checking the HTTPS status of their websites on Search Console. As a result, Google’s development team decided to update the reporting feature to display the number of websites that have been indexed, including both HTTP and HTTPS versions. Let’s dive into the details – Relevant Audience has prepared the answers for you. Ready? Let’s get started.
HTTPS: The New Standard for Websites
Currently, 95% of data transmission on Google is encrypted. Looking at the statistics, this number has been steadily increasing since Google announced that encrypted websites or those using HTTPS would be included as a ranking factor in its algorithm.
Technically, HTTPS websites have better security than standard HTTP, which is a protocol for traditional communication. This makes it easier to intercept and read data. Consequently, most website developers now choose to install an SSL certificate on their websites to enhance security for both the website and its users.
Improving UX on Search Console by Adding an HTTPS Report Page
As mentioned earlier, HTTPS is one of the ranking factors in the algorithm. Therefore, marketers who are just starting with SEO and use the Search Console tool can now check the HTTPS status of their websites.
Furthermore, using HTTPS websites is also an important component of Core Web Vitals, Google’s new metric set (Read more about Core Web Vitals in this article).
Conclusion
We believe this new update from Google will surely make many SEO marketers smile. For those who are just starting to build websites according to SEO guidelines, don’t forget to improve the security of your website by switching to HTTPS to ensure better rankings. Relevant Audience sends our best wishes to all novice marketers. If you have questions about using Search Console, you can read this article for more information.
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