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&Ownercarel@clickhost.comTwitter : @clickhost, @carelbekkerTel: 404.220.8110

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