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SSL Certificates
Secure your website and build customer trust
An SSL certificate encrypts the connection between your website and your visitors, protecting sensitive data and showing the padlock icon that customers trust. Beyond security, SSL is a confirmed Google ranking factor, meaning a secure site is more likely to appear higher in search results. WebElev8 supplies, installs, and manages SSL certificates for businesses of all sizes.
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Code Ownership After Full Payment
What this service solves
Clear reasons to choose this work, based on what your business needs.
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Data Encryption
SSL encrypts all data exchanged between your website and visitors, protecting passwords, payment details, and personal information from interception.
02
Trusted Padlock Icon
The padlock in the browser address bar signals to visitors that your site is secure, building the trust that converts browsers into customers.
03
SEO Ranking Boost
Google uses HTTPS as a ranking signal. Securing your site with SSL can contribute to improved positions in search engine results pages.
04
Prevent Browser Warnings
Modern browsers show alarming 'Not Secure' warnings on HTTP sites. SSL eliminates these warnings, preventing visitors from abandoning your site.
05
PCI DSS Compliance
SSL is a requirement for any website that accepts online payments. Our certificates help you meet PCI DSS compliance requirements with ease.
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Extended Validation Available
For maximum trust, our Extended Validation (EV) SSL certificates display your company name in the browser bar, providing the highest level of identity assurance.
What is included
The exact scope is agreed in your written quote before work starts.
Domain Validated (DV) SSL
Quick and affordable SSL certificates that verify domain ownership and encrypt your connection. Ideal for blogs, informational sites, and small business websites.
Organisation Validated (OV) SSL
OV certificates verify your organisation's identity as well as your domain, providing an additional layer of trust for business websites and e-commerce.
Extended Validation (EV) SSL
The highest standard of SSL validation, with thorough vetting of your organisation. Previously showed the company name in the browser bar and remains the gold standard for financial and legal services websites.
Wildcard SSL Certificates
Protect your primary domain and all subdomains with a single Wildcard certificate, ideal for businesses running multiple subdomains such as shop., blog., and app.
Multi-Domain (SAN) Certificates
Cover multiple different domain names under a single certificate, simplifying management for businesses with several web properties.
Automatic Renewal Management
We monitor your certificate expiry dates and handle renewal automatically, ensuring you never experience the downtime and security warnings caused by an expired SSL.
Full Installation Service
We handle the complete SSL installation on your web server, including configuring HTTPS redirects, updating internal links, and resolving any mixed content warnings.
Let's Encrypt Free SSL
For basic HTTPS requirements, we can install and configure free Let's Encrypt certificates with automatic 90-day renewal, included at no cost with all our hosting plans.
How the work runs
You see what is happening, what comes next and what needs your approval.
Phase 01
Certificate Selection
We assess your website type, business requirements, and any compliance needs to recommend the most appropriate SSL certificate type for your situation.
Phase 02
Validation & Issuance
We complete the validation process with the certificate authority on your behalf. DV certificates are typically issued within minutes; OV and EV take 1–5 business days.
Phase 03
Installation & Configuration
We install the certificate on your server, configure HTTPS redirects, update any hardcoded HTTP links, and fix mixed content warnings for a clean implementation.
Phase 04
Testing & Monitoring
We verify your SSL installation with industry-standard tools, confirm your site achieves an A or A+ rating, and set up renewal monitoring to keep your certificate current.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I really need an SSL certificate?
Yes, absolutely. Without SSL, modern browsers mark your site as 'Not Secure', which drives visitors away and harms your credibility. SSL is also required for GDPR compliance when collecting any personal data, and it is a Google ranking factor. There is no good reason to run a website without SSL in 2024.
What is the difference between DV, OV, and EV certificates?
DV (Domain Validated) certificates simply verify you own the domain. OV (Organisation Validated) certificates also verify your business identity. EV (Extended Validation) certificates require the most rigorous vetting and historically displayed your company name in the address bar. For most businesses, DV or OV is sufficient. Financial services, legal firms, and high-trust e-commerce sites benefit from EV.
How long does SSL installation take?
Once the certificate is issued, installation typically takes 30–60 minutes. DV certificates are usually issued within minutes of application. OV certificates take 1–3 business days, and EV certificates may take up to 5 business days due to the thorough vetting process.
Will installing SSL break my website?
When installed correctly, SSL should not break your site. However, sites with hardcoded HTTP links in their database or templates may experience mixed content warnings after switching to HTTPS. Our installation service includes identifying and fixing these issues as part of the process.
Do free SSL certificates offer the same security as paid ones?
Free Let's Encrypt DV certificates provide the same level of encryption as paid DV certificates. The difference is in validation level, warranty, and support. For basic websites, free SSL is perfectly adequate. Paid OV and EV certificates offer additional identity verification and are better suited for business and e-commerce sites where trust is critical.