This article contains a short checklist of the most important items to take into account before and after migrating your site to SSL.
Before migrating
- Check your current SSL certificate with SSL Labs: http://ssllabs.com/ssltest. If you don’t get an A grade in the test, contact your hosting provider.
- Check your site for mixed content by running the scan with Really Simple Security Pro. The Free version fixes all http references in your site, but can not automatically fix:
- Hardcoded http:// links in .js or css files
- External .js, .css or images on domains without SSL certificate (these cannot load over ssl)
- External .js or .css files with http:// links
At this point, you can move your site to HTTPS.
After migrating
- Change your primary url in Google Analytics to https, otherwise you might see a decrease in data as a result of migrating to SSL.
If you have any additions or further questions, feel free to log a Support ticket.