HTTP vs HTTPS: Why SSL Matters

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HTTP

VS
HTTPS

Security
Data Encryption
Does not encrypt data.
Encrypts data with SSL/TLS.

Data Integrity
No integrity assurance.
Supports data integrity checks.

Performance
Loading Speed
Faster loading due to lower overhead.
Slightly slower due to encryption overhead.

User Trust
User Perception
Less trusted due to lack of security.
More trusted as it shows security validation.

SEO Impact
Search Engine Ranking
Lower ranking potential.
Higher ranking potential favored by search engines.