In order to accept online payments, your customers will expect you to offer a secure online environment in which to provide their payment information. SSL encrypts credit card and other payment information, and give your customers confidence in knowing that their information is safe and secure. 

A GeoTrust SSL Certificate on your eCommerce-enabled website gives you the ability to communicate securely with your web customers. SSL encrypts all communications with your clients, so you can take credit card orders, protect sensitive personal information, and ensure that hackers do not detect your passwords. SSL security makes eavesdropping on your web traffic almost impossible. 

For as little as $139 per year, your web site will be provided with a GeoTrust SSL certificate. When a customer goes to your site they will see the reassuring "golden padlock" displayed in their browser and see the url prefixed by https://

SSL certificates aren't just for e-commerce, either! They'll secure communications on intranets, extranets, plain old websites, and other online applications. The bottom line is security: if you don't want your data intercepted then you should get a GeoTrust SSL certificate through Vividign.

 

SSL Certificate Pricing (both New and Renewal)

	QuickSSL®	QuickSSL® Premium	True BusinessID®	True BusinessID® Wildcard
THE ESSENTIALS
1 Year:	$139	$189	$249	$789
2 Years:	$258	$358	$478	$1538
3 Years:	$357	$507	$687	$2247
SSL encryption	256 bit	256 bit	256 bit	256 bit
Certificate Root	Equifax (GeoTrust purchased Equifax Secure in 2001)	Equifax (GeoTrust purchased Equifax Secure in 2001)	Equifax (GeoTrust purchased Equifax Secure in 2001)	Equifax (GeoTrust purchased Equifax Secure in 2001)
Issuance Speed	10 minutes or less	10 minutes or less	1-2 days	1-2 days
Authentication Method	2 factor, 2nd generation validation: • Unique Business Identifier (DUNS number equivalent) • Real time telephony valid	2 factor, 2nd generation validation: • Unique Business Identifier (DUNS number equivalent) • Real time telephony valid	Traditional: Manual vetting of both business identity and domain name ownership	Traditional: Manual vetting of both business identity and domain name ownership
Ubiquity	99%	99%, plus popular mobile devices and smartphones	99%	99%
Warranty	USD$10,000	USD$100,000	USD$10,000	USD$10,000
Validity Period	1 to 3 years	1 to 3 years	1 to 3 years	1 to 3 years
Free Reissue Period	Lifetime of Certificate	Lifetime of Certificate	Lifetime of Certificate	Lifetime of Certificate
Refund Policy	7 days	7 days	7 days	7 days
Site Seal	non-animated animated	Dynamic seal stating transaction is secure. Displays real-time date / timestamp	Dynamic site seal - verifies that site is owned by a legitimate business. Displays your company name and real-time date / timestamp	Dynamic site seal - verifies that site is owned by a legitimate business. Displays your company name and real-time date / timestamp
Dedicated IP address for your website hosting account	$36 per year

 

How can Vividign sell a GeoTrust certificate for less than GeoTrust's own prices?

We sell authentic GeoTrust security products at wholesale prices because we have entered into an agreement where we purchase large blocks of GeoTrust certificates and pass the savings on to you. By purchasing your GeoTrust secure certificates through Vividign, you can save more than 40% on new certificates and more than 30% on renewals as compared with GeoTrust's own pricing. In fact, we encourage you to check out GeoTrust's current prices here (their website prices are in US dollars).

Will I be getting exactly the same SSL certificate that GeoTrust offers?

Absolutely the same. They just cost less when you buy through Vividign! In fact, the certificate which you will receive via email is actually delivered to you by GeoTrust.

Why don't you have lower 'renewal' rates like GeoTrust has on their website?

Simply because our 'regular' prices are still lower than GeoTrust's renewal prices! Depending on the type and term of your certificate, you can save more than 30% on renewals through Vividign.

I've seen SSL certs on the web for something like 14 bucks. Why can't I just use one of those?

Because the ubiquity is not as high as with GeoTrust. The "cheap" SSL certificates will invariably display security warnings on the visitor's computer screen - indicating that the root of the certificate is not from a recognized or trusted source. To be honest, they do the job... but at the same time they present your customers with a warning - which automatically makes your website seem suspect. It's just not a good 'first impression' to make. If you want to inspire a sense of confidence in your products, your website and its security, then the best acceptance comes from certificates which are recognized by more than 99% of browsers, smartphones and other mobile devices. Our choice for several years now has been GeoTrust.

Do I need to have my web site hosted with Vividign to order a certificate?

You can have your web site hosted with ANY web hosting provider (but we'd love it if you were here with us).

I have a current website with another host. Am I able to move my hosting AND current SSL Certificate to you?

Through re-issuance, many SSL certificates can be transferred to a new hosting provider and IP.