There are various different types of SSL certificate, which best suits different purposes and requirements. We only offer three different types of SSL certificates.
SSL Variations
RapidSSL ( GeoTrust ) - $12 per year This is the most affordable type of SSL which is mainly used to allow a secure the connection to a domain name. This type of certificate is only valid on the domain name provided at signup. THis means that if the certificate is issued for "mydomain.com" it will not be valid for "order.mydomain.com". It is compatible with 99% of all browsers. Uses a static site seal. The brand recognition and trust level is "medium". The SSL encryption is up to 256-bit. This certificate will be issued within an hour of purchase.
True BusinessID ( GeoTrust ) - $140 per year
This is the second most affordable type of SSL certificate and is trusted by more people than the RapidSSL. Like RapidSSL, it is only valid on the domain name provided at signup. This is used for startup shops who wish to process their own payments and hold record of client's details. To obtain this certificate, there will be an organisation validation check, ensuring who owns the domain, where the offices are, location etc... These background organisation checks make your potential customers trust you more. Its brand recognition is "medium" and its trust level is "deluxe". There is a dynamic site seal. The SSL uses 256-bit encryption and is also compatible with mobile devices. This will take 2 business days to be issued.
Secure Site ( VeriSign ) - $350 per year This is the most common type of SSL certificate. This certificate is most commonly seen on online shops and where online sensitive data is kept - such as credit cards, social security numbers etc.. To obtain this certificate, there will be an organisation validation check, ensuring who owns the domain, where the offices are, location etc... These background organisation checks make your potential customers trust you more. VeriSign is one of the most recognised brands of SSL which according to a recent survey - 79% of people on the internet trust VeriSign websites. It uses a dynamic site seal. It can be used with IDN (international domain names.. eg. co.uk, .fr, .eu). Its trust level is "deluxe" and its brand recognition is "high". The SSL uses 256-bit encryption. This will take 2 business days to be issued.
Secure Site with Extended Validation ( VeriSign ) - $850 per year This is the most trusted SSL certificate out there. This certificate is by most payment getaways and some online banking systems. To obtain this certificate, there will be an extended organisation validation check, ensuring who owns the domain, where the offices are, location, organisation existence, organisation details, ensures it is the organisation listed who orders the certificate etc... These background organisation checks make your potential customers trust you even more. VeriSign is one of the most recognised brands of SSL which according to a recent survey - 79% of people on the internet trust VeriSign websites. This certificate has a dynamic site seal as well as a "Green Bar" which appears as the background of your browser URL. Its trust level is "Premium" and its brand recognition is high. Supports IDN (international domain names). The SSL uses 256-bit encryption. This will take 7 business days to be issued.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a dedicated IP?
No. There is no difference in performance between a shared IP and a dedicated IP. The fact that we do not authorise any illegal action on any of our plans ensures that our IPs are not blacklisted. Even if an account has breached our TOS they will be removed from the server and your accounts will be moved to a different IP which will be whitelisted. The only valid reasons for getting a dedicated IP is to setup an SSL certificate, or to setup nameservers.
Do I need an SSL?
No. You do not need an SSL certificate, hence why we do not include it as standard on our plans. An SSL certificate is essentially to re-assure your customers about their data being sent securely to your website. Most people accepting payments will use payment getaway services such as Paypal, Worldpay, Google... Using payment getaways means that you do not need to worry about your customers' payment and payment processing. Just sit back and relax as the payment getaway companies collect your money!
Who would need an SSL?
A large company who wishes to accept credit/debit card transfers from their website straight into their account to minimise the cost of outsourcing the payment getaways. A company who wishes to store credit card details of their customers for future use with their system or just a website requiring people to know they are accessing secure/sensitive data which is being kept securely.
