Adding a Comodo Positive SSL Certificate

A Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) seal encrypts the data sent between the user and your site, safeguarding sensitive information from cyber threats. This visible security indicator boosts users’ trust, particularly on e-commerce sites where transactions are common. Additionally, having an SSL seal can improve your website’s search engine ranking, as search engines prefer secure sites.

The SSL Certificate purchased from your Bluehost Control Panel is either a Comodo Positive SSL Certificate or a Comodo SSL Certificate. This certificate includes a seal which you may place on your website.

• What is a Positive SSL Certificate
• What is a Comodo SSL Certificate
• How is a Positive SSL Certificate Different From a Comodo SSL Certificate
• Summary

What is a Positive SSL Certificate

A Comodo Positive SSL Certificate is offered by Comodo, now known as Sectigo, one of the largest certificate authorities in the world. This certificate is designed to secure a single domain and is popular due to its cost-effectiveness and fast issuance process. Here are some key features:

• Encryption: It provides strong encryption for data transferred between the web server and browsers, using up to 256-bit encryption and a 2048-bit signature key.


• Validation Type: It's a Domain Validated (DV) certificate. This means the validation process is quick and simple, typically only requiring domain owners to confirm domain ownership through an email verification process.


• Issuance Time: Because it involves only domain validation, the certificate can be issued almost immediately after domain ownership is verified, often within minutes.


• Trust Indicators: The certificate activates the browser padlock and https, which assures users that their connection is secure.


• Warranty: There is a warranty involved, which compensates users in the event of a breach directly caused by a certificate failure.


• Cost: It is generally more affordable compared to Organization Validated (OV) or Extended Validation (EV) certificates, making it an attractive option for small to medium-sized businesses and personal websites.

It's suitable for websites and businesses needing basic security and encryption for their users without the need for advanced validation.

This certificate includes a static image that you may place on your website. Right-click on the image below and save the image. Then upload the image to the Bluehost account and incorporate it into the design of your website.

What is Comodo SSL Certificate

A Comodo SSL Certificate refers to a range of SSL certificates issued by Comodo CA Limited, which rebranded as Sectigo in 2018. These certificates secure network connections between a user's web browser and the servers hosting websites, ensuring that any data transferred remains private and integral. Comodo, as one of the leading certificate authorities globally, offers various types of SSL certificates to meet different needs, including:

• Domain Validated (DV) Certificates: These provide a basic level of security and are issued quickly upon verification that the applicant owns the domain. DV certificates are often used for blogs, personal websites, and small businesses that do not handle sensitive information.


• Organization Validated (OV) Certificates: OV certificates include validation of the organization’s identity and existence, providing more trust than DV certificates. These are suitable for business websites that handle more sensitive user data.


• Extended Validation (EV) Certificates: Offering the highest level of security and trust, EV certificates require a thorough validation process, including legal, physical, and operational existence of the entity. These certificates activate the green address bar in browsers, which is a strong trust indicator for users.


• Wildcard SSL Certificates: These are used to secure a domain and an unlimited number of its subdomains. For example, a single wildcard certificate for *.example.com could secure www.example.com, mail.example.com, and store.example.com.


• Multi-Domain SSL Certificates (MDCs): These certificates protect multiple domain names with a single SSL certificate. MDCs can secure up to 100 domain names on a single certificate, making them efficient for organizations managing multiple services or brands.

Each type of Comodo SSL Certificate includes up to 256-bit encryption and comes with a range of warranties depending on the certificate type, which protects the end users in the unlikely event of a breach due to a certificate failure. These certificates are crucial for enhancing user trust, securing online transactions, and improving SEO rankings. They are widely recognized by all major browsers and devices.

Comodo has created a 3 step process to create a customized TrustLogo® easily. In this process, you will be able to download the image, choose a background, and then Comodo will provide you with the JavaScript code snippet to use on your site.

How is a Positive SSL Certificate Different From a Comodo SSL Certificate

Positive Comodo SSL Certificate

• Type: Domain Validated (DV), the simplest type that verifies you own the domain.


• Use: Ideal for personal websites, blogs, and small businesses that need basic security quickly.


• Coverage: Secures one domain only.


• Cost: Less expensive because it's easy to issue, usually within minutes.


• Trust Indicator: Activates the HTTPS and padlock icon in web browsers, showing the site is secure.

Other Comodo SSL Certificates

• Types: Includes Organization Validated (OV) and Extended Validation (EV) certificates, which require more thorough checks of the business.


• Use: Best for larger businesses or e-commerce sites that handle sensitive information and need higher security and trust from users.


• Coverage: Can secure multiple domains or subdomains, suitable for businesses with several sites.


• Cost: More expensive due to more rigorous validation processes.


• Trust Indicator: Depending on the certificate, might activate additional trust signals like the green address bar, which boosts user confidence and trust significantly.

Summary

Adding a Comodo Positive SSL Certificate seal to your website enhances security by encrypting data and boosting visitor trust, which is especially important for e-commerce sites. You can choose from basic Domain Validated (DV) certificates for simple sites or more secure options like Organization Validated (OV) and Extended Validation (EV) certificates for larger sites that handle sensitive information. Adding a Comodo TrustLogo® further increases credibility and can improve your search engine rankings.