How to check website credibility, read important information here

Thanks to the Internet, we currently have access to abundant knowledge. Whether you engage with online content for work, education or leisure, you click through dozens of websites every day in search of information. However, the reliability of these websites varies and not all platforms are reliable.

1. Check the domain name

A domain name is the address used to access a website. Domain names usually end with some common and prestigious extensions like, .com, .org, .gov and .edu. The organizations that use them are usually genuine. Beware of misspelled versions of well-known domains.

2. Look for HTTPS

First of all, does the website use HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) in the URL. The ‘S’ indicates a secure connection.

3. Check for redirections

When clicking on a link on a website, check if it is redirecting to any other domain.

4. Check ‘About Us’ and ‘Contact’ page

Illegitimate websites usually hide their contact information, while legitimate websites do not. A reliable website will include an address, phone number, and email address.

5. Use online tools to check the credibility of websites

Here are some online tools you can use to check the credibility of websites.

WoT (Web of Trust) extension

Website Safety and Security Checker is a Chrome extension and can be easily added to your browser. This extension has both a paid and free version. But the free version is enough to check the credibility of the website.

After adding it to the browser, you just have to click on the website link and then click on Chrome extension. The extension will tell you whether it is a trusted website or not and will also give you an option where you can read reviews about the website.