Do I Really Need Ssl?

[pistonie]

hey guys,

 

just a quick question, im a complete noob to SSL, so i was wanting to know if i really need SSL on my online store because payment is through paymate (like paypal, but for aussies)

 

also, what type of SSL certificate do i need (if i need one)

 

thanks

[♥toyicebear]

hey guys,

 

just a quick question, im a complete noob to SSL, so i was wanting to know if i really need SSL on my online store because payment is through paymate (like paypal, but for aussies)

 

also, what type of SSL certificate do i need (if i need one)

 

thanks

 

If you use external payment solutions like described, you do not need to have SSL.

 

But that said you should have it since it will increase your visitors confidence in shopping from your site, ie. more sales.

 

You can get ssl certificates from several providers , just shop around, there is waste price differences out there.

[Jack_mcs]

The ssl certificate also protects your customers data, not just payment information. The ssl provided by paypal won't do that. You are likely to lose customers as a result. Usually the cost due to lost customers far outweigh the $20 to $30 you will save by not buying a certificate (or by not using your hosts free one if they offer it).

 

Jack