What is an SSL Certificate?
SSL is an encryption code that allows private, confidential information, usually credit card information, to pass over the Internet without being stolen and used for fraud. The information is encrypted, sent over the Internet and decrypted by the server at the receiving end and vice versa. The ability to send and receive over SSL is currently built-in to all major browsers (i.e. Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, AOL). What you pay the SSL provider for is an encryption/decryption key, or SSL certificate that verifies to the end user that they are sending their private information to the intended Web site.

This is an example of what an SSL Certificate looks like to the viewer:

If you plan to sell products or services online and will be requiring credit card information, social security numbers, bank account numbers or any information considered private or confidential and you are concerned about the security of your customers information, you will need an SSL certificate. If you do not have one, potential customers will not feel safe about giving their information to you via your Web site and may go elsewhere.

In the very near future, you will be able to order SSL Certificates right from our Web site, but for now you will need to call us toll free at 1-(888)-395-8251.