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A website owner installed an SSL certificate but visitors still see 'Not Secure' warnings. What is the likely cause?

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SEO Fundamentals - Technical SEO Basics
A website owner installed an SSL certificate but visitors still see 'Not Secure' warnings. What is the likely cause?
AThe website has no images
BThe website uses HTTPS correctly
CThe SSL certificate is self-signed or invalid
DThe website is hosted on a free server
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand causes of 'Not Secure' warnings

    Browsers warn if SSL certificates are invalid or self-signed, even if installed.
  2. Step 2: Evaluate options

    Correct HTTPS use does not cause warnings; images or hosting do not trigger this.
  3. Final Answer:

    The SSL certificate is self-signed or invalid -> Option C
  4. Quick Check:

    Invalid SSL cert = 'Not Secure' warning [OK]
Quick Trick: Only valid SSL certs stop 'Not Secure' warnings [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Ignoring certificate validity
  • Blaming images or hosting
  • Assuming installation alone is enough

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