Information About SSL Certificates

An SSL certificate is a means by which web servers prove their identity to web browsers, allowing a secure site to communicate privately with the web browser via the HTTPS protocol.
 
An SSL certificate is digitally "signed" by a certificate authority, such as GoDaddy or Verisign, that web browsers already trust. This allows the web browser to verify the identity of a secure site before sending private personal information, such as bank account or credit card numbers. Webmasters can purchase certificates from the certificate authorities, which verify the webmaster's identity to varying degrees.

Five popular choices are:

1. GoDaddy

For one, GoDaddy has a name that people recognize (thanks to good branding). People are likely to put more trust into a name they know. They also offer solutions on the cheaper side of the spectrum.

2. Verisign

Verisign is another well-trusted name. In fact, they're probably the most trusted in the game and trust can go a long way, but they are known to be a bit more expensive.

3. Comodo

Opinions at SSL Shopper about Comodo range from great to terrible, but if you dig deep enough, you can probably find a similar range for everybody else too. Comodo does offer cheap solutions.

4. Digicert

Digicert isn't the cheapest, but there seems to be overwhelming enthusiasm about them, particularly in the areas of customer service and support.

5. Thawte

Thwate is also not on the cheap side, but much like VeriSign, and as the company's slogan says, "It's a trust thing". It's a popular one and is seen often and people will associate it with security.

Your options are certainly not limited to these five choices. You may find another one entirely to be way better than the rest. If so, we'd love to hear about it.

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