A SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Certificate is a must have for any website, whether it be an internal site or intranet, a web server or email server, or an e-commerce site that is processing online transactions. If you are just starting your website or building an online presence, you may think that you only need a SSL Certificate if you are processing online transactions. SSL is the standard used on the web to encrypt data that is being communicated between your end users and your website. Simply put, a SSL Certificate gives you the security you need to ensure that information on your customers or users is secure and safe, whether it is their personal information, their billing details, or any other sensitive information you have.
By having a SSL Certificate in place, anyone that visits your site knows immediately that they are dealing with a reliable organization which creates more credibility for you in their eyes. When they see the gold padlock in their browser in conjunction with https (as opposed to an unencrypted site with http), there is an immediate trust built and will provide peace of mind to your users, which in turn means online sales are likely to increase.
There are many products out there and we offer a full product array of SSL Certificates from some of the top names in the industry: RapidSSL®, GeoTrust®, VeriSign®, and Thawte®.
If you are reading this and still not sure about what you need, scroll to the bottom of the page to learn more about SSL Certificates. If you want us to guide you through the process, our FullAssist Program may be right for you!
RapidSSL®secures a single domain. It is a great solution for those looking for a basic, no frills, low cost SSL Certificate. It is recommended for use on intranet sites with low transaction volumes.
RapidSSL® Wildcard secures multiple sub domains with a single static SSL Certificate. A low cost option for wildcard SSL certificates, it is recommended for intranet sites with low transaction volumes.
QuickSSL® Basic secures a single domain and offers a trusted name in SSL Certificates for your intranet or other non e-commerce site. It provides a static certificate and is recommended for non-dynamic sites with low transaction volumes.
QuickSSL® Premium is a great option for your e-commerce website for accepting online payments and works with most mobile devices and smart phones. QuickSSL® Premium secures up to 3 Additional Server Names and gives a dynamic site seal.
True BusinessID® is a high quality SSL Certifcate to secure a single domain. If offers a dynamic Smart Seal for your online e-commerce transactions and works with most mobile devices and smart phones.
True BusinessID® Wildcard is a high quality SSL Certificate to secure unlimited subdomains. If offers a dynamic Smart Seal for your online e-commerce transactions while working with most mobile devices and smart phones.
True BusinessID® Extended Validation secures your single domain with an EV SSL Certifcate displaying a "Green Browser" address bar. If offers a dynamic Smart Seal for your online e-commerce transactions while working with most mobile devices and smart phones.
Power Server ID is a universally recognized and powerful SSL Certificate. An ideal solution for hosting companies with a global base, customers can connect from any device. Secure up to 9 Additional Server Names.
Power Server ID Wildcard is a universally recognized and powerful SSL Certificate allowing multiple subdomains with one certificate. An ideal solution for hosting companies with a global e-business base, customers can connect from any device.
True Site® (Seal) provided a patented Smart Seal technology that is on your website, identifying that your site by been validated by an independent third party. When a customer clicks on the True Site® (Seal), the server performs a domain lookup to verify the site is legitimate. A great way to make sure that your online presence is trusted!
Not needing encryption but wanting to show visitors to your site that your site is legit? For information websites and non e-commerce business sites this might be your solution. Through an online process, your information is collected and verified. Once you are a registered member, you can display the Verified Domain dynamic site seal, a Geocode (randomly generated colour and number pattern) is used to verify your site.
A trusted name in SSL Certificates, Verisign® Secure Site is a premium SSL Certificate for a single domain for use with newer browsers and mobile devices and smart phones offering a dynamic site seal and malware scanning.
With all the features of Verisign® Secure Site, Extended Validation offers the "Green Bar" browser technology to instill even greater confidence in your SSL Certificates!
Building on Verisign® Secure Site, Secure Site Pro (SGC) allows even older browsers to connect at up to 256 big encryption, broadening the security to even more customers!
Verisign® Secure Site Pro + EV (SGC) provides everything you need for a SSL Certificate, giving you all the benefits of Verisign® Secure Site plus the "Green Bar" Technology and older browsers can connect at up to 256 bit encryption.
SSL123 is a great starter level SSL Certificate and is ideal for securing intranets and internal servers that only need coverage for a single domain and need coverage for mobile and smart phones.
When selecting the right product for your company, here are some things to consider:
| - | What type of business will I be doing: Internal or intranet sites, low or higher volume online payments, or securing a web server or email server? |
| - | Do I need to secure a single domain or multiple subdomains? |
| - | Will mobile devices or smart phones be accessing your site/network? |
Sound confusing? We are here to help. We can guide you through the process and assist you in selecting the right SSL Certificate to meet your needs. For $25, our FullAssist Program will assist you through the whole process including installation of your SSL Certificate. You can add the FullAssist Program to your SSL Certificate order, or simply open an account with us and send us a sales ticket and we will be happy to get things started. And to put your mind at ease, you can see through your browser you are connected through a SSL!
Almost all our SSL Certificates will connect with the commonly used browsers out there, so you know that 99.9% of the time your SSL Certificate will be recognized by the browser. If you are worried about older browsers not recognizing your SSL Certificate, you may want to look at getting a Certificate with SGC.
There are three main verifications methods used to verify set up of a SSL Certificate:
An online verification that will allow your SSL Certificate to be issued in minutes and no paperwork is needed.
Online verification is not possible with this, some verification of your business will be necessary. A little bit of paperwork here and can usually be done with a few business days.
An enhanced level of due diligence for the most secure SSL Certificates out there. Most often are in conjunction with the "Green Bar" technology and can typically take one week to issue.
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