Understanding SSL Certificates

by | Oct 31, 2017 | SEO

SSL Certificates

Understanding SSL Certificates

SSL Certificates are used to establish a secure encrypted connection between a browser and a website. For those who are interested SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer.SSL Certificates

A SSL provides trust and online security for visitors and businesses. As well as that there are lots of other reasons or benefits including:

  • Increase SEO rank
  • Activate the HTTPS and the lock icon
  • Provide strong brand identity
  • Encrypt sensitive data
  • Boost trust in browsing the website
  • Boost conversion rates of customers
  • Avoid browser warnings
  • Increase browsing confidence
  • Provides trustworthiness

At the end of the day reputation is everything in business so having an SSL will improve your websites visibility and user confidence.

There are various SSL Certificates that we offer including Simple, Standard and Extended versions.

Simple SSL Certificates

This provides:

  • https:// browsing
  • SHA-2 and 2048 bit encryption
  • Shows the browser padlock on the domain name
  • Provides small businesses and small websites a cost effective way of having a certificate

Standard SSL Certificates

This provides:

  • https:// browsing
  • SHA-2 and 2048 bit encryption
  • Shows the browser padlock on the domain name
  • Provides online businesses a certificate
  • $100,000 warranty

Extended SSL Certificates

This provides:

  • https:// browsing
  • SHA-2 and 2048 bit encryption
  • Shows the browser padlock and green bar on the domain name
  • Provides larger businesses a secure online solution
  • $1,000,000 warranty

Why have SSL’s become so important?

Long gone are the days when a SSL was only needed for taking payments online. Chrome label any website without https as “Not secure”. Google wants to make the internet more secure and as such is making getting an SSL an integral part of a website. With so much business going through Google you now have to get an SSL. It’s an annual cost but together with hosting is a must for any website.

How can I get an SSL?

Whatever SSL Certificate you require talk to us to see what solution is best for your business. We are based in Wellington, near Taunton Somerset however provide SSL’s for all types of businesses throughout the UK.

Don’t waste any more time, contact us to get a secure website today. I am discussing the options with my clients and advising if they are serious about their website they need an SSL.