SSL Digital Certificates

SSL(Secure Sockets Layer) Digital Certificates (also known as SSL certificates) provide encryption for transferring information over the Internet as well as identify you as an established business.
Having an SSL certificate prevents hackers from stealing sensitive information when customers make a transaction. You should always have SSL encryption on pages that ask for sensitive information such as credit cards or social security numbers.
Most people have become accustomed to making sure their information is secure when making a transaction. Usually the visitor does this by checking for a lock at the end of the address bar in their browser. If this does not appear then you can kiss many transactions goodbye because they won’t happen.
If you do not have an SSL certificate on your site already, you may want to check with your host or try Thawte or Verisign. I would recommend checking with your host first though as they should already have everything set up for you.
It is critical that you have an SSL certificate on your site. Even some website verification services check for this.
NEVER try to get sensitive information from people without having SSL on your website. This is a major security risk, both to you and your customer.
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