GlobalSign SSL Certificates

SSL encrypts information sent between your website and a visitor's web browser so that it cannot be read as it is sent across the internet.

SSL stands for secure sockets layer (you never know, it might come up in a quiz sometime), and it's most commonly used when websites request sensitive information from a visitor, like a password or credit card number.

If you've ever bought anything online, you've probably used SSL without realising it. Most web browsers display a padlock when you're viewing a site over SSL, so you know the connection is secure.

The address of pages viewed over SSL also normally starts https://, instead of http://.

When you buy SSL, you're actually buying an SSL certificate. This is issued by a trusted authority and identifies your site or business. You can then install this onto your domain name in order to encrypt pages on your website. If you have a website package with us, we'll automatically install your SSL Certificate for you.

Is your site an e-commerce site that collects credit card information?

Do you use a 3rd party payment processor?

Do you have a login form?

If your answer is yes for any of the above mentioned situations, then getting a SSL Certificate is a must!

Need more information? Read our PDF on choosing the right SSL for your website.