Purchasing an SSL Certificate
Today’s online shoppers are savvy about online security. Before completing a transaction or sharing personal information with you, online visitors need to know that your website can be trusted. Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Certificates provide a visual indicator that your website is legitimate and secure.
When choosing an SSL Certificate, consider the brand recognition, turn-around time and cost that is right for your business. Innovation Simple offers a variety of SSL certificates. All offer up to 256 bit encryption for protected admin areas, private information, or e-commerce payment gateways. SSL certificates and domain names must be renewed one year from date of purchase. All SSL Certificates require a dedicated IP address which we offer if you host with us. Call 888-55-WEBSITE and we will set you up with the SSL that fits your needs. SSL certificates and domain names must be renewed one year from date of purchase. Start building consumer confidence and online profit by selecting a brand or type of SSL below:
Verisign® SSL Certificates
VeriSign® is the most widely trusted provider of Internet infrastructure services. By choosing Verisign, you will be choosing the most trusted mark on the Internet and enable the strongest SSL encryption available to every site visitor. Versign is reported to be recognized by 79% of U.S. online shoppers. Some businesses have seen online sales increase by 10% through using Versign SSL certifcates.
| Secure Site | Secure Site Pro | Secure Site with EV | Secure Site Pro with EV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Validation Type | Organization Validation | Organization Validation | Extended Validation | Extended Validation |
| Trust Level | Deluxe | Deluxe | Premium | Premium |
| Brand Recognition | High | High | High | High |
| Green Bar | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | $100K | $250K | $100K | $250K |
| Subdomains Secured | Single | Single | Single | Single |
| Issuance | 1-2 days | 1-2 days | 5-7 days | 5-7 days |
| Validity Options | 1-5 years | 1-5 years | 1-2 years | 1-2 years |
| Site Seal | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Server Gated Cryptography | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| SSL Encryption | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit |
| 99% Browser Compatibility | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Security Lock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Root Server | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Device Compatibility | - | - | - | - |
| IDN Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV Upgrader | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Installation | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy |
| Free Customer Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewal benefits | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Revocation and Replacement | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Free Refund | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
GeoTrust® SSL Certificates
GeoTrust® is the world's second largest digital certificate provider. More than 100,000 customers in over 150 countries use GeoTrust to secure online transactions and conduct business over the Internet securely. With a broad range of digital certificates, GeoTrust® enables organizations of all sizes to enjoy security in online transactions. GeoTrust's world-class SSL Certificates offers brand recognition and fast delivery as well.
| RapidSSL® | QuickSSL® | QuickSSL® Premium | True BusinessID | True BusinessID with EV | True BusinessID Wildcard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Validation Type | Domain Validation | Domain Validation | Domain Validation | Organization Validation | Extended Validation | Organization Validation |
| Trust Level | Standard | Standard | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Deluxe |
| Brand Recognition | Moderate | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Green Bar | - | - | - | - | Yes | - |
| Warranty | $10K | $10K | $100K | $100K | $150K | $10K |
| Subdomains Secured | Single | Single | Single | Single | Single | Unlimited |
| Issuance | 1-2 hours | 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 1-2 days | 1-10 days | 1-2 days |
| Validity Options | 1-5 years | 1-5 years | 1-6 years | 1-5 years | 1-2 years | 1-5 years |
| Site Seal | Static | Static | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Server Gated Cryptography | - | - | - | - | Yes | - |
| SSL Encryption | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit |
| 99% Browser Compatibility | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Security Lock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile device compatibility | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| IDN Support | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| EV Upgrader | - | - | - | - | Yes | - |
| Installation | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy |
| Free Customer Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewal benefits | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Revocation and Replacement | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Free Refund | 7 days | 7 days | 7 days | 7 days | 7 days | 7 days |
Comodo™ SSL Certificates
Comodo™ is the 2nd largest Certification Authority in the world. Comodo is one of the most trusted marks on the Internet and enables the strongest SSL encryption available. Comodo has two unique certificates for high-level enterprise users that trumps the competition, and here they are:
Multi-Domain Certificate
Multi domain certificates (MDC) make it possible to secure up to 100 domains on the same server with a single certificate. To simplify your SSL management process and manage just one SSL certificate for multi domains, you will need a Comodo Multi-Domain SSL certificate.
Unified Communications Certificate
Secure multiple unique domains and subdomains on a single Unified Communications Certificate (UC Certificate). Save money over buying individual certificates and consolidate your certificate needs in one UCC supported by MS® Exchange 2007 and OCS 2007.
| Elite SSL | Wilcard Certificate | Multi-Domain Certificates | UC Certificates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Validation Type | Organization Validation | Organization Validation | Extended Validation | Extended Validation |
| Trust Level | Low | Deluxe | Premium | Premium |
| Brand Recognition | High | High | High | High |
| Green Bar | - | - | Yes | - |
| Warranty | - | $10K | $1M | - |
| Subdomains Secured | Single | Single | Multiple | Multiple |
| Issuance | 1-2 days | 1-2 days | 5-7 days | 5-7 days |
| Validity Options | 1-5 years | 1-5 years | 1-5 years | 1-3 years |
| Site Seal | Static | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| SSL Encryption | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit |
| 99% Browser Compatibility | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Security Lock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Root Server | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free Customer Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewal Benefits | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Revocation and Replacement | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Free Refund | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
SBS® SSL Certificates
Secure Business Services (SBS) typically has the best prices in the SSL market. By focusing on offering technology solutions and not marketing campaigns, SBS is able to offer top-quality certificates at a fraction of the price. SBS certificates are quickly becoming a worldwide recognized SSL provider in SSL. SBS is committed to security solutions at an economical price.
| SBS Instant | SBS Secure | SBS Secure Plus | SBS EV* | SBS SGC EV* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Validation Type | Domain Validation | Organization Validation | Organization Validation | Extended Validation | Extended Validation |
| Trust Level | Standard | Deluxe | Deluxe | Premium | Premium |
| Brand Recognition | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Green Bar | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | - | $75K | $1M | $250K | $250K |
| Subdomains Secured | Single | Single | Single | Single | Single |
| Issuance | 1-2 hours | 1-2 days | 1-2 days | 1-2 days | 1-2 days |
| Validity Options | 1-10 years | 1-3 years | 1-3 years | 1-2 years | 1-2 years |
| Site Seal | - | - | Dynamic | - | - |
| Server Gated Cryptography | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| SSL encryption | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit |
| 99% Browser Compatibility | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Securtity Lock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile device compatibility | - | - | - | - | - |
| IDN Support | - | - | - | - | - |
| EV Upgrader | - | - | - | - | - |
| Installation | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy |
| Free Customer Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewal benefits | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Revocation and Replacement | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Free Refund | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
Domain Validation SSL Certificates
In short, Domain validation validates that the domain name is registered and someone with admin rights has requested and approved the certificate. Domain Validation certificates only verify the domain ownership of the purchaser, and thus have much faster turnaround times since none of the additional information needs to be verified. Low assurance certificates that perform domain only verification only encrypt the connection.
| RapidSSL® | SBS Instant | GeoTrust QuickSSL® | GeoTrust QuickSSL® Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Validation Type | Domain Validation | Domain Validation | Domain Validation | Domain Validation |
| Trust Level | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Brand Recognition | Moderate | Moderate | Medium | Medium |
| Green Bar | - | - | - | - |
| Warranty | $10K | - | $10K | $100K |
| Subdomains Secured | Single | Single | Single | Single |
| Issuance | 10 minutes | 1-2 hours | 10 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Validity Options | 1-5 years | 1-10 years | 1-5 years | 1-6 years |
| Site Seal | Static | - | Static | Dynamic |
| Server Gated Cryptography | - | - | - | - |
| SSL Encryption | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit |
| 99% Browser Compatibility | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Security Lock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile device compatibility | - | - | - | Yes |
| IDN Support | - | - | - | - |
| EV Upgrader | - | - | - | - |
| Installation | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy |
| Free Customer Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewal benefits | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Revocation and Replacement | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Free Refund | 7 days | 30 days | 7 days | 7 days |
Organization Validation SSL Certificates
Organization validation certifcates validate domain ownership and organizational information such as name, city, state, and country which are included in the certificate. Higher assurance certificates perform the same encryption, with the addition of the peace of mind for your visitors knowing that the certificate authority has already validated your site as belonging to a legitimate business. Higher assurance certificates such as Organization Validation and Extended Validation certificates require the certificate authority (such as GeoTrust or VeriSign) to verify the purchaser's business and their authority to purchase a certificate on behalf of that company.
| SBS Secure | SBS Secure Plus | GeoTrust True BusinessID | GeoTrust True BusinessID Wildcard | VeriSign Secure Site | VeriSign Secure Site Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Validation Type | Organization Validation | Organization Validation | Organization Validation | Organization Validation | Organization Validation | Organization Validation |
| Trust Level | Deluxe | Deluxe | Deluxe | Deluxe | Deluxe | Deluxe |
| Brand Recognition | Moderate | Moderate | Medium | Medium | High | High |
| Green Bar | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Warranty | $75K | $1M | $100K | $10K | $100K | $250K |
| Subdomains Secured | Single | Single | Single | Unlimited | Single | Single |
| Issuance | 1-2 days | 1-2 days | 1-2 days | 1-2 days | 1-2 days | 1-2 days |
| Validity Options | 1-3 years | 1-3 years | 1-5 years | 1-5 years | 1-5 years | 1-5 years |
| Site Seal | - | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Server Gated Cryptography | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| SSL Encryption | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit |
| 99% Browser Compatibility | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Security Lock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile device compatibility | - | - | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| IDN Support | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| EV Upgrader | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Installation | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy |
| Free Customer Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewal benefits | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Revocation and Replacement | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Free Refund | 30 days | 30 days | 7 days | 7 days | 30 days | 30 days |
Extended Validation SSL Certificates
EV SSL certificates validate domain ownership, organizational information, legal existence organization, and organization approval of the SSL. Higher assurance certificates perform the same encryption, with the addition of the peace of mind for your visitors knowing that the certificate authority has already validated your site as belonging to a legitimate business. Higher assurance certificates such as Organization Validation and Extended Validation certificates require the certificate authority (such as GeoTrust or VeriSign) to verify the purchaser's business and their authority to purchase a certificate on behalf of that company. Only SSL Certificates with Extended Validation (EV) will trigger high security Web browsers to display a green address bar with the name of the organization that owns the SSL Certificate and the name of the Certificate Authority that issued it. The green bar shows site visitors that the transaction is encrypted and the organization has been authenticated according to the most rigorous industry standard.
| SBS EV* | SBS SGC EV* | GeoTrust True BusinessID with EV | VeriSign Secure Site with EV | VeriSign Secure Site Pro with EV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Validation Type | Extended Validation | Extended Validation | Extended Validation | Extended Validation | Extended Validation |
| Trust Level | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium |
| Brand Recognition | Moderate | Moderate | Medium | High | High |
| Green Bar | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | $250K | $250K | $150K | $100K | $250K |
| Subdomains Secured | Single | Single | Single | Single | Single |
| Issuance | 1-2 days | 1-2 days | 1-10 days | 5-7 days | 5-7 days |
| Validity Options | 1-2 years | 1-2 years | 1-2 years | 1-2 years | 1-2 years |
| Site Seal | - | - | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Server Gated Cryptography | - | Yes | - | - | Yes |
| SSL Encryption | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit | up to 256-bit |
| 99% Browser Compatibility | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Security Lock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile device compatibility | - | - | Yes | - | - |
| IDN Support | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| EV Upgrader | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installation | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy |
| Free Customer Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewal benefits | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Revocation and Replacement | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Free Refund | 30 days | 30 days | 7 days | 30 days | 30 days |