eCommerce Tycoon

**hubby4** · 12-19-2010, 04:15 PM

Hi,

Do you guys have SSL certificates for your ecommerce sites even if you do not directly process CC's e.g. use Paypal?

Personally, if I click 'checkout' and after do not see a padlock, I will close the window and shop elsewhere.

Thanks,

Jon

**auctionsites** · 04:21 AM

We do!

It adds to the sense of security.

**chrishirst** · 12-26-2010, 08:23 AM

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When speaking about an e-commerce website, it is highly recommended to have a SSL for your website.

Only sensitive personal or financial data actually needs to be encrypted.

**rolda hayes** · 01-05-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hubby4

Personally, if I click 'checkout' and after do not see a padlock, I will close the window and shop elsewhere.

Then you have answered your own question...

**goldenspiralstds** · 03:27 AM

It's very important specially on website that deals with payments. So in your case you really need it since it's an ecommerce site. And yes we also use SSL Cert.

**James-A** · 07-06-2011, 06:11 AM

eCommerce website has to be operated with an SSL certificate. As online transactions are carried on, people have to share their personal details; and it is important to safeguard this information. It Is preferable to get a dedicated SSL. If you want your customers to share their personal details or credit card details, then a dedicated SSL works much better. Dedicated SSL also shows that the SSL Certificate is in your company name and dedicated to your website.

**chrishirst** · 07-06-2011, 09:07 AM

A SSL certificate doe NOT "safeguard" users information, it only encrypts the communication between client browser and the server.

eCommerce sites do NOT HAVE to be operated with an SSL a cerificate is ONLY needed when handling customers financial data. If your site uses a payment processor such as PayPal, Worldpay, or authorise.net you do not need a certificate.