{"id":281260,"date":"2026-10-26T00:21:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T00:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/?p=281260"},"modified":"2026-10-26T15:16:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T15:16:40","slug":"ssl-certificate-by-digicert-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/ssl-certificate-by-digicert-announcement\/","title":{"rendered":"DigiCert is Now the Trusted Provider Behind Bluehost Premium SSL\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"h-key-highlights-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key highlights<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>See how DigiCert brings enterprise-grade trust to Bluehost Premium SSL.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand why being verifiably real matters more as AI decides which businesses get recommended online.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Know how an enterprise-grade authority like DigiCert brings big business trust to small businesses.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore what is changing industry wide with shorter certificate lifespans and how Bluehost handles complexity.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uncover how this partnership gives business owners peace of mind without adding any extra work.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bluehost has partnered with DigiCert, a leading provider of digital trust, to power Premium SSL certificates across our platform. This means every Bluehost customer with Premium SSL now has the backing of the same certificate authority trusted by more than 125,000 organizations worldwide, including over 90% of the Fortune 500.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-this-matters-for-small-businesses\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why this matters for small businesses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-this-matters-for-small-businesses-1024x538.png\" alt=\"Why this matters for small businesses\" class=\"wp-image-281265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-this-matters-for-small-businesses-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-this-matters-for-small-businesses-300x158-1.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-this-matters-for-small-businesses-767x403.png 767w, https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-this-matters-for-small-businesses-480x252.png 480w, https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Why-this-matters-for-small-businesses-1000x525.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-ai-is-starting-to-decide-who-gets-recommended-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. AI is starting to decide who gets recommended&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As AI becomes a primary way people find information, these tools are increasingly influencing which businesses get discovered, recommended, and trusted. With that shift, being verifiably real online is not just a nice-to-have. It&#8217;s a requirement for businesses that want to earn trust and be found online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A trusted certificate is a recognizable signal that helps demonstrate a website is secure, and those signals will only become more important as AI increasingly influences what gets surfaced and recommended.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-enterprise-grade-digital-trust-for-small-businesses-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Enterprise-grade digital trust for small businesses&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DigiCert is trusted by more than 90% of the Fortune 500 and over 125,000 organizations globally. That same enterprise-grade trust infrastructure now backs Premium SSL certificates for Bluehost customers, whether you run a personal blog or a growing online store. Big business trust, built for small business budgets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-real-peace-of-mind-as-certificate-lifespans-shrink-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Real peace of mind as certificate lifespans shrink&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The industry is moving toward much shorter certificate lifespans, dropping from 398 days down to just 47 days by 2029. For business owners, that is a real &#8220;wait, what?&#8221; moment.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bluehost and DigiCert are building the infrastructure to manage that complexity behind the scenes, so you are not the one keeping track of it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-this-partnership-covers-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What this partnership covers<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DigiCert now supports SSL\/TLS certificate issuance and fulfillment across Bluehost, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Single Domain SSL&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wildcard SSL&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extended Validation SSL&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-premium-ssl-means-for-your-website-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What premium SSL means for your website<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Build customer confidence<\/strong> with visible security signals like the padlock icon and HTTPS in the browser bar&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Protect sensitive information<\/strong> with strong encrypted connections for every visitor interaction&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose the right level of protection<\/strong> with Domain Validation, Wildcard or Extended Validation options for your business&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Support trust, credibility and online visibility<\/strong>, backed by a certificate authority recognized across the industry&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-premium-ssl-plans-at-a-glance-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Premium SSL plans at a glance<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Plan<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Validation<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Domains covered<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Warranty<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Single Domain SSL&nbsp;<\/td><td>Domain Validation&nbsp;<\/td><td>1 domain&nbsp;<\/td><td>$10,000&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wildcard DV SSL&nbsp;<\/td><td>Domain Validation&nbsp;<\/td><td>1 domain plus unlimited subdomains&nbsp;<\/td><td>$10,000&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Extended Validation SSL&nbsp;<\/td><td>Extended Validation&nbsp;<\/td><td>1 domain&nbsp;<\/td><td>$1,750,000&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-final-thoughts-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final thoughts<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trust online is not static. It is shifting toward AI-driven discovery, shorter certificate cycles and a higher bar for what counts as verifiably real.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This partnership with DigiCert puts Bluehost customers ahead of that shift instead of scrambling to catch up to it. You get the backing of one of the most trusted names in digital security, without having to think about the infrastructure behind it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is the whole point: enterprise-grade trust, handled for you, so you can stay focused on your customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protect your website with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/ssl-certificates\">Premium SSL certificates<\/a> backed by DigiCert from Bluehost.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-faqs-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792755602548\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is a Premium SSL certificate?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A Premium SSL certificate is a paid security certificate issued by a trusted third-party certificate authority. It encrypts data between your website and its visitors, and includes added benefits like warranty coverage, a visible site seal and access to additional certificate options beyond what&#8217;s typically available with a free SSL.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792755604104\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What&#8217;s the difference between Single Domain SSL, Wildcard SSL and EV SSL?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Single Domain SSL secures one domain and suits personal sites, blogs or portfolios. Wildcard SSL covers one domain plus unlimited subdomains, making it ideal for growing businesses. Extended Validation SSL offers the highest level of validation and is best suited for eCommerce sites and businesses handling sensitive customer data.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792755605820\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Why does website trust matter?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Visitors and search engines both look for signals that a website is secure. A trusted certificate reassures visitors their data is protected and signals to search engines and AI systems that your business is verifiably real.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792755606786\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How does SSL help protect visitors?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">SSL encrypts the connection between a visitor&#8217;s browser and your website, keeping information like passwords and payment details unreadable to anyone trying to intercept it.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792755608151\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Why choose DigiCert-backed Premium SSL?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">DigiCert is trusted by more than 125,000 organizations worldwide, including over 90% of the Fortune 500. Premium SSL backed by DigiCert brings that same enterprise-grade trust to Bluehost websites of any size.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792755987429\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do I still need SSL if my site already has HTTPS?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Free SSL through Let&#8217;s Encrypt provides basic HTTPS encryption. Premium SSL adds benefits like warranty protection, a visible site seal, and additional certificate options, which are especially valuable for businesses handling sensitive transactions and building customer trust.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792755988846\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What type of SSL is right for my website?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It depends on your site. A personal blog or portfolio typically only needs Single Domain SSL. A business with multiple subdomains benefits from Wildcard SSL. An eCommerce site or any business handling sensitive data should consider Extended Validation SSL for the highest level of trust.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792756021712\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Why are certificate lifespans getting shorter?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Industry-wide standards are reducing maximum certificate lifespans from 398 days to 47 days by 2029 as part of a broader move toward stronger, more frequently refreshed digital trust. Bluehost and DigiCert are building the infrastructure to manage this shift without adding work for customers.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792756022812\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does this affect Free SSL certificates?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. This partnership applies to Premium SSL certificates. Free SSL certificates continue to be issued through Let&#8217;s Encrypt.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792756054143\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Why does a trusted certificate authority matter for small businesses?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">As AI tools and search engines increasingly influence which businesses get discovered and recommended, having a verifiably trusted website matters more. 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