Yes, WebwinkelKeur does check for an SSL certificate during its inspections. It has been mandatory since June 15, 2018 to have a secure connection with us, and we strongly recommend that you install at least SSL. It can be seen as a minimum requirement for a secure online store and therefore a legal obligation. WebwinkelKeur does not impose any obligations on the type of SSL you use. Both a cheap and an expensive variant are sufficient to meet both the legal requirements and the guidelines of WebwinkelKeur. SSL is also important for ranking well with Google: 1. Google Chrome gives a clear warning when you do not have an SSL certificate installed. If you want to appear as safe, it is wise to make the investment in an SSL certificate. Most likely, consumers will stay away from a web store that gets a clear security warning from Google Chrome. 2. Google prioritizes web stores with an SSL connection in search results. It is one of the ranking parameters of the indexing-bot. An SSL-certificate is in our opinion definitely a must, but does not necessarily mean that the web store is secure! If the security of your web store is still a high priority, then our Security Scan offers a great solution! The Security Scan package comes with the following benefits:
Note: as of October 2020, we are not offering a scan for the time being.
- Malware monitor; detection of viruses on your webshop
- Vulnerability scanning; detection of vulnerabilities on your website
- Uptime monitor; Know when your web store is offline
- Trustbadge; Showing that your store considers security important
Note: as of October 2020, we are not offering a scan for the time being.