Which SSL certificate to use for shop?

[bestman]

I have been looking into the following SSL certificates but don't know which one is the best.


- Thawte


- GeoTrust


- RapidSSL


- Verisign


- digicert


I see many website using the thawte certificate even so goold was using Geotrust ssl certs for not long time ago...


The thawte certificate is USD 149 for 1 year while RapidSSL is only USD 79

 

[JohnLocke]

Thawte, Verisign and GeoTrust are the one who have been in business for the longest, however, that does not mean the other companies are not good.

 

[clemens]

We go for Verisign also this VeriSign Trust Seal - Increase traffic, increase conversions, increase website trust and confidence, from VeriSign, Inc. is good for trust to your website

 

[bestman]

We put up a Geotrust cert. works great even though we don't see an increase of orders.

 

[JohnLocke]

Yes GeoTrust is a great certificate cheaper than Verisign certs... but there are others I only know of never tried them which are cheaper and good as well.

 

[belaster]

Why do I need a SSL certificate?

 

[Spinat]

You only need a SSL certificate if you accept credit cards online directly on your website or you have sensible data which requires you to encrypt them before they are transfered through the net.

 

[belaster]

I've been looking at worldpay and paypal do I need it?

 

[Spinat]

For PayPal and RBS Worldpay you don't need a SSL certificate!