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SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Certificates

An SSL Certificate is a digital certificate that authenticates the identity of a website and encrypts information sent to the server using SSL technology. Encryption is the process of scrambling data into an undecipherable format that can only be returned to a readable format with the proper decryption key. Your SSL Certificate serves as an electronic "passport" that establishes an online entity's credentials when doing business on the Web. When your visitors attempt to send confidential information to your server, their browser accesses the server's digital certificate and establishes a secure connection. An SSL will also help you in google search results according to google!

 

Standard SSL

Standard UCC SSL

Standard Wildcard SSL

Premium SSL

Premium UCC SSL

SSL Certificates

Standard SSLs
Sometimes called "Domain Validation" Certificate, a Standard SSL validates domain ownership: verifies the person making the request has administrative rights.
A Standard SSL protects both with and without the 'www', puts the "lock" in the address bar, and gives you 'https' instead of 'http', and helps with search engine results.
Can be purchased for one website, multiple websites in the same hosting package / platform, or for ALL subdomains on a single domain within one hosting package.
Standard UCC SSL
Sometimes called "Multiple Domain" SSL.
Protects up to 100 websites in one hosting package.
For people with Deluxe or Ultimate shared hosting, or, Developer or Pro Managed WordPress.
Standard Wildcard SSL
Protects ALL subdomains under one domain name.
Best for when your subdomains are dynamically generated.
 
Premium EV SSLs
Sometimes called "Extended Validation" Certificate, protects one hosted website.
Validates domain ownership, verifies the person making the request has administrative rights, and verifies the overall legitimacy of the business through extensive vetting.
Extensive Vetting takes time, you will get a free Standard SSL to secure your site while the business is being vetted.
Depending on the browser, your visitors will see the address bar turn green and/or your business name (in addition to the lock icon).
Premium UCC SSL
Same as above except protects multiple hosted websites in the same hosting account.
 

Footnotes and Afterthoughts

Your SSL is the only product that will autorenew earlier than the due date; at least one month earlier. This is because your SSL is the only product that MIGHT need you to re-activate it. You should get your SSL for the longest possible term to avoid re-activation on a yearly basis.