SSL/TLS certificates are foundational to modern online security. It encrypts data in transit, builds user trust, and enables secure connections between browsers and servers. Yet despite their importance, many websites still suffer from basic SSL mistakes that lead to broken encryption, browser warnings, SEO setbacks, and lost trust. In this article, we break down the 7 most common SSL mistakes seen in the real world and offer straightforward advice on how to avoid them. Whether you’re a developer, a site owner, or an IT professional, this guide will help you manage SSL certificates more effectively. Using an Expired SSL Certificate When your SSL certificate expires, browsers warn users through a warning displayed on the user’s screen. These warnings indicate that your site is “Not Secure.” Users see these warnings, and it impacts your brand’s trust. Plus, it will affect site traffic, conversions, and sales. To avoid this, leverage certificate management platforms, auto-renewal tools, and hosting providers to prevent downtime. If using manual renewals, schedule it 30 days early. You also need monitoring strategies for the certificate management that include SSL expiry alerts, so you can eliminate any certificate expiry issues. Also Read: What Happens If You Don’t Renew SSL Certificate […]
