WHY DO I NEED SSL AND HTTPS
FOR MY WEBSITE?
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What is SSL & HTTPS?
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•SSL: Secure Sockets Layer•HTTPS: HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) Secure
•Secure way to communicate between your computer and a website.
• For example: https://amazon.com — all communication between your PC and Amazon is encrypted. Happy Shopping!
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Why SSL?
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• Security, Peace of mind, Trust• Giving your customers confidence in your website• Especially for e-commerce sites
• SEO
• Google is now highlighting it!
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Is SSL active?• How do I know SSL is active in a
website?• Check in the browser search bar.
• Green padlock, “Secure” in Chrome
• Green Padlock in Firefox• Grey Padlock in Safari
• Click on the Padlock to view the SSL
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How does it work?
• SSL Certificates from ClickHOST, Comodo, etc.• Verify your identify at the CA (Cert Authority),
using DV, OV & EV. • DV - Domain Validation• OV - Organization Validation• EV - Extended Validation• Install the SSL• This encrypts the traffic & authenticates the website
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What is the deal with FREE SSLs?
• Let’s Encrypt• Cloudflare• Comodo• Provided by Hosting Provider, e.g., ClickHOST
• SSL is free and encrypts traffic, however
• Website owner is not verified — “securely downloading malware” 😀
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ClickHOST Services
• Free SSL via Let’s Encrypt & Cloudflare• Paid SSLs includes Authentication & Installation
• Standard SSL: $119/year• Wildcard SSL: $199/year (*.example.com)
• Fix Mixed content service: $85
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We can help
Carel BekkerPresident&[email protected] : @clickhost, @carelbekkerTel: 404.220.8110
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