HTTPS and Mobile SEO Explained
HTTPS and Mobile SEO is a technical service that corrects security and usability issues on a website. A site that loads slowly on mobile phones or shows a "Not Secure" browser warning provides a poor user experience. Google registers this signal, which harms search rankings for mobile and local traffic in Kenya.
What Our HTTPS & Mobile SEO Service Includes
Our service executes the technical fixes required to make a website secure, mobile-friendly, and compliant with Google's core ranking requirements. This is a one-time project that provides a permanent improvement to a site's performance.
HTTPS Migration
- We install and configure an SSL certificate on your server (Let's Encrypt or your preferred commercial certificate).
- We execute a complete site migration from HTTP to HTTPS with no downtime.
- We implement 301 redirects for every HTTP URL to its new HTTPS equivalent, preserving all existing link equity.
- We update all internal assets, including internal links, canonical tags, and image source URLs, to use the secure HTTPS protocol.
- We audit and fix all mixed content errors, preventing browser security warnings that damage user trust.
Mobile SEO Optimisation
- We conduct a mobile usability audit to identify and fix issues like small tap targets, unreadable text, and content wider than the screen.
- We configure a mobile-friendly viewport and navigation for visitors on smartphones and tablets.
- We optimise images and scripts to ensure your site loads quickly, even on slower mobile networks common across Kenya.
- We validate your site's mobile-friendliness directly within Google Search Console to confirm compliance with their guidelines.
- We implement mobile-specific structured data to improve your appearance in mobile search results, a core part of effective local SEO in Kenya.
How We Execute an HTTPS & Mobile SEO Project
The project moves from audit to full implementation in under two weeks. Our technical team, detailed on our about us page, handles all execution.
- Kick-off & Access (Day 1-2): You provide us with access to your website's backend (CMS), hosting panel (cPanel), and Google Search Console. We perform a baseline audit and deliver a checklist of the exact issues we will fix.
- HTTPS Implementation (Day 3-5): We handle the full SSL installation and HTTP-to-HTTPS migration. We deliver a report confirming that all redirects are active and no mixed content warnings are present.
- Mobile Optimisation (Day 6-10): Based on the audit, we implement all required mobile usability fixes. We provide a follow-up report from Google's Mobile-Friendly Test and PageSpeed Insights showing the improvements.
- Validation & Handover (Day 11-12): We submit your updated sitemap to Google, monitor Search Console for 48 hours to ensure error-free crawling, and then hand over the completed project with a final summary report.
Business Outcomes of HTTPS and Mobile SEO
This project provides immediate and long-term benefits for business visibility and revenue.
- Secure User Trust & Increase Conversions: The "Secure" padlock in browsers reassures visitors, especially for e-commerce and service sites, leading to more enquiries and sales.
- Improve Core Google Rankings: Meets Google's core requirements for site security and mobile-first indexing, which is foundational to any technical SEO strategy.
- Reduce Mobile Bounce Rate: A faster, easier-to-use mobile site keeps more potential customers engaged, capturing the majority of Kenyan internet users who browse on their phones.
- Protect Customer Data: Encrypting all data submitted through your forms protects both you and your customers, fulfilling basic data privacy standards.
- Achieve Measurable Performance Gains: We deliver before-and-after reports showing concrete improvements in security status, mobile usability scores, and page load times. You can see our impact in our case studies.
Return on Investment From HTTPS and Mobile SEO
This service is a one-time investment in a website's core infrastructure, not a recurring expense. The cost is offset by preventing lost sales from "Not Secure" warnings and capturing leads from mobile users. A secure, mobile-friendly website is a permanent asset that generates returns through higher rankings and improved conversion rates.
HTTPS & Mobile SEO Service Pricing for 2026
We offer two fixed-price packages for our HTTPS & Mobile SEO service, suitable for the majority of businesses we serve across various industries in Kenya.
| Plan | What's Included | Price (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| Starter: HTTPS Migration | Full HTTP to HTTPS migration, SSL setup, 301 redirects, mixed content audit and fix. | KES 30,000 (One-time) |
| Growth: HTTPS + Mobile SEO | Everything in Starter, plus a complete mobile usability audit, image optimisation, tap target fixes, and PageSpeed Insights validation. | KES 55,000 (One-time) |
First-Time Client Discount on HTTPS and Mobile SEO
First-time clients get 20% off the first month on the Starter HTTPS Migration or the Growth HTTPS + Mobile SEO package. No review or testimonial is required.
Access Needed for HTTPS and Mobile SEO Work
We require the following access credentials to perform the audit and implementation:
- Administrative login credentials for your website (e.g., WordPress, Joomla, etc.).
- Login details for your web hosting control panel (e.g., cPanel, Plesk).
- "Full" user access to your Google Search Console property.
How to Book Our HTTPS & Mobile SEO Service
Book this service by arranging a no-obligation call via our consultation page. Alternatively, send a direct message to our team on WhatsApp at https://wa.me/254704043466. We respond to all enquiries within two business hours.