If you run a website that collects personal information or payment data an SSL certificate is a must. It will give your customers an added level of security, and shows your commitment to their privacy.
With the range on SSL certificates and that are available we've put together a quick guide to the world of SSL.
Entry Level SSL
Get started with an entry level SSL certificate, ideal for low volume / small transaction based websites.
They offer a balance of affordability and registered warranty.
RapidSSL
RapidSSL are the most affordable SSL certificate we offer. They offer a lower warranty amount.
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GeoTrust QuickSSL® Basic
QuickSSL Basic SSL certificates include a larger warranty and include a prestigious site seal.
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Secure Multiple Sub Domains
Multi domain and wildcard certificates allow you to secure multiple sub domains.
e.g shop.domain.com, mail.domain.com & *.domain.com
RapidSSL Wildcard Certificate
Ideal budget multi sub-domain SSL solution. However they have a small warranty and are unbranded.
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Geotrust QuickSSL® Premium
For a limited multiple sub-domain solution. It supports multiple SANs (4 total). The warranty is higher and carries a prestigious site seal.
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Geotrust True BusinessID® Wildcard
Support multiple sub-domains and are organisation vetted however don't support green bar SSL.
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Branded SSL Solutions
Premium SSL certificates that offer a branded site seal, higher warranty coverage and are backed by Geotrust the number one name in SSL.
Geotrust True BusinessID®
Is the cheaper option. They are organisation vetted they however don't support green bar SSL.
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Geotrust True BusinessID® + EV
True BusinessID® + EV are the premium SSL certificate, they are organisation vetted, support the green bar SSL technology, have a much larger warranty and carry a prestigious site seal.
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Extended Validation (Green Bar SSL)
SSL certificates that support extended validation are represented in most modern browsers with a noticable green bar indicator.
This in combination with business branding are a visual reassurance that you are serious about your customers privacy and over all security.
Extended validation certificates are typically for high profile brands and have been known to aid in brand identification; reducing phishing and identity theft attacks on customers.
True BusinessID® + EV Certificates support greenbar.