SSL certificates are they worth having on your site? - GoFuckYourself.com

TORTOISE · 09-02-2004, 11:34 AM

Can anyone advise ???

I set up a online store ,the payment section is already protected at moment of transmission of c/c data via my bank gateway,but I
purchased and set up a SSL certificate for it too,
Do you use a SSL certificate ? are they worth it ?? as pop up boxes appear to tell the surfer different info ??does this scare them ???

thanks

masterE · 09-02-2004, 11:56 AM

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Originally posted by TORTOISE
Can anyone advise ???

I set up a online store ,the payment section is already protected at moment of transmission of c/c data via my bank gateway,but I
purchased and set up a SSL certificate for it too,
Do you use a SSL certificate ? are they worth it ?? as pop up boxes appear to tell the surfer different info ??does this scare them ???

thanks

Why are pop-up boxes poping on your cert? Shouldn't be any pop-ups, unless it is the Windows security alert.

But in answer to your question, whenever dealing with customer info, an SSL secured area is essential. People look for the security lock on their browser, and if they don't see it, they won't buy.

TORTOISE · 09-02-2004, 12:11 PM

yea its the windows security alert does it put off surfers ??as a lot of porn surfers are scared of anything that says words like security alert etc

HairToStay · 09-02-2004, 12:13 PM

I have them on my commerce sites. Nothing popups up unless you click on the icon for the cert, and then it just tells you who I am, where I'm located, etc.

I paid less than $200 for it and it's well worth it.

jade_dragon · 09-02-2004, 12:21 PM

The cert is one of the biggest hussles I have ever dealt with. You may get some orders without it but honestly most people are going to pass you up if they do get a security alert saying you are not secure. It is like having a business license for the internet really, it is a peice of paper that says "hey they are safe" but in all actuality it does not mean anything. Necessary evil.....

TORTOISE · 09-02-2004, 06:53 PM

thanks for the replies ..

HairToStay..... dont your surfers even get the windows alert ? maybe im missing something??

thanks

TORTOISE · 09-02-2004, 06:59 PM

as anyone actually checked out a bunch of surfers thou and seen if it puts any of them off ? just one alert can do this ,i have watched surfers and they are paronoid about everything.

i know its great to have ,but that s a webmaster speaking.

Doctor Dre · 09-02-2004, 07:02 PM

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Originally posted by masterE
Why are pop-up boxes poping on your cert? Shouldn't be any pop-ups, unless it is the Windows security alert.

But in answer to your question, whenever dealing with customer info, an SSL secured area is essential. People look for the security lock on their browser, and if they don't see it, they won't buy.

what he said . that's one of the things a lot of surfers know (cauz of tv shows and such)

09-02-2004, 11:34 AM	#1
TORTOISE Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: LONDON/MONTREAL Posts: 734	SSL certificates are they worth having on your site? Can anyone advise ??? I set up a online store ,the payment section is already protected at moment of transmission of c/c data via my bank gateway,but I purchased and set up a SSL certificate for it too, Do you use a SSL certificate ? are they worth it ?? as pop up boxes appear to tell the surfer different info ??does this scare them ??? thanks

09-02-2004, 12:13 PM	#4
HairToStay Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Southcoast, Mass. Posts: 1,521	I have them on my commerce sites. Nothing popups up unless you click on the icon for the cert, and then it just tells you who I am, where I'm located, etc. I paid less than $200 for it and it's well worth it. __________________ Make bank by giving your surfers free pics every day and it costs you NOTHING! Use POTD Sponsors to find adult sponsors in more than 75 niches who offer a POTD feature!

09-02-2004, 12:21 PM	#5
jade_dragon Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: NEW ORLEANS/Baton Rouge BABY! Posts: 1,737	The cert is one of the biggest hussles I have ever dealt with. You may get some orders without it but honestly most people are going to pass you up if they do get a security alert saying you are not secure. It is like having a business license for the internet really, it is a peice of paper that says "hey they are safe" but in all actuality it does not mean anything. Necessary evil..... __________________ even ADULTS need TOYS icq: 3 6 3 2 6 6 6 7 \| aim: conglomorateman open for business, affiliates and friendships

09-02-2004, 12:11 PM	#3
TORTOISE Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: LONDON/MONTREAL Posts: 734	yea its the windows security alert does it put off surfers ??as a lot of porn surfers are scared of anything that says words like security alert etc

09-02-2004, 06:53 PM	#6
TORTOISE Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: LONDON/MONTREAL Posts: 734	thanks for the replies .. HairToStay..... dont your surfers even get the windows alert ? maybe im missing something?? thanks

09-02-2004, 06:59 PM	#7
TORTOISE Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: LONDON/MONTREAL Posts: 734	as anyone actually checked out a bunch of surfers thou and seen if it puts any of them off ? just one alert can do this ,i have watched surfers and they are paronoid about everything. i know its great to have ,but that s a webmaster speaking.