Content revised 20 October 2026.
HTTPS protects the connection between a browser and your website when it is correctly configured. Moving a blog to HTTPS also needs a careful check of addresses, media and redirects.
Confirm your platform and hosting setup
The steps differ between a hosted blogging platform and a self-hosted WordPress site. Start with the provider’s current instructions and a valid certificate for the hostnames you use. Do not copy an old Blogger menu path into a WordPress migration plan.
Test the secure version first
Open the homepage, articles, images and forms using HTTPS in a test setup. Check that the certificate is accepted and that required resources load. A secure page can still request an old HTTP image or script, so inspect the browser’s network and security messages.
Align the website’s addresses
- Update the application’s intended public URL carefully.
- Replace internal HTTP references where appropriate.
- Keep canonicals and sitemap entries consistent.
- Redirect old HTTP requests to the corresponding HTTPS pages.
Verify the complete journey
Check menus, media, enquiry forms, login and any checkout functions after the change. Review CDN and proxy settings with the host to avoid a loop between HTTP and HTTPS. Keep a backup and a clear rollback plan while testing the configuration.
Understand what HTTPS does and doesn't establish
Encrypted transport is valuable, but it doesn't prove that a business is trustworthy or protect against every application flaw. Keep software and access controls maintained as well. For search, monitor the migration and URL reports rather than expecting an automatic ranking jump from the protocol change alone.
Official guidance: Google’s guidance for site moves and URL changes.