A SSL Certificate encrypts sensitive data between servers. If you will be accepting
credit cards directly on your website, then you will need to purchase a SSL Certificate.
Can I have an online store without an SSL?
Yes, you can process credit card payments directly on pay pal's website. However,
once a customer needs to make a payment, the payment information is entered
on pay pal's website.
Different types of SSL Certificates
- Private SSL - This certificate is required if you are accepting credit card information
directly on your website.
- Shared SSL - This certificate will not display your company information. It will
display the information of the company that purchased and is sharing the SSL.
- Wildcard SSL - This certificate is used if you want include SSL encryption
on your main domain and any sub-domains.
