Hello there,

Thanks for writing to us.

When your WordPress site says “Not Secure” in the URL bar, it usually means the site isn’t using HTTPS (i.e., it doesn’t have a valid SSL certificate). HTTPS encrypts data between your site and its visitors, improving security and trust. Here's how to fix that and secure your WordPress site:

• Check with your hosting provider – many offer free SSL certificates via Let’s Encrypt.

• Some reliable hosts that provide free SSL:

  • SiteGround

  • Bluehost

  • Hostinger

  • Namecheap (via cPanel)

• If not free, you can purchase an SSL certificate from providers like:

  • Namecheap

  • GoDaddy

Once the certificate is issued:

• If using cPanel:

  • Go to cPanel > SSL/TLS > Manage SSL Sites

  • Select your domain and install the certificate

• If your host auto-installs it (common with Let’s Encrypt), you might not need to do anything.

After SSL is active:

• Log in to WordPress admin

• Go to Settings > General

• Update both:

  • WordPress Address (URL)

  • Site Address (URL)

  • Change http:// to https://

• Click Save

Use a plugin or edit .htaccess:

Option A: Plugin (easy)

• Install Really Simple SSL plugin

• It automatically detects SSL and configures your site to use HTTPS

Option B: Manual (advanced)
Add this to your .htaccess file (at the top):

<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} !=on
RewriteRule ^ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]
</IfModule>

Sometimes images, scripts, or styles are still loaded over HTTP.

• Use Better Search Replace plugin to replace:

  • http://yourdomain.com ➝ https://yourdomain.com

• Or use Really Simple SSL Pro (paid) for automatic mixed content fixing.

Use https://www.sslshopper.com/ssl-checker.html or https://www.whynopadlock.com/ to test SSL status and troubleshoot any remaining issues.

I hope this proves helpful for you. If you have any more questions or run into any problems, please feel free to reach out.

Best regards,

Hi there,

Thanks for writing back.

You can optimize your site performance with the help of this guide https://themenectar.com/docs/salient/performance-optimization-guide/

I hope this proves helpful for you. If you have any more questions or run into any problems, please feel free to reach out.

Best regards,

Hey Again,

Regarding the Video mentioned.

- Only Self Hosted Videos will play on Mobile.

- Make sure they are in 16:9 ratio for the mobile to render them correctly.

-  Convert the videos and then add them as per their appropriate file format: http://themenectar.com/docs/salient/page-builder-row/#video-background .

- Be sure to turn off this option in Salient Theme Options Panel -> General Settings -> Functionality Tab

- For Mobile IOs users, make sure your device is not in power saving mode.

Best,