{"id":415,"date":"2025-04-25T11:44:05","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T11:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hashtagorange.in\/blog\/?p=415"},"modified":"2025-11-12T07:13:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T07:13:02","slug":"ssl-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hashtagorange.in\/blog\/ssl-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"SSL Certificate Guide: Types, Benefits &#038; How to Get One"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When visitors land on a website, the first thing they lookout immediately is whether it is secure or not. An SSL Certificates guarantees security and boosts customers&#8217; confidence. Thus, what do you need to know before buying one in essence?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is an SSL Certificate?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><b>SSL Certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Secure Sockets Layer Certificate) is a digital security protocol that authenticates the identity of a website and encrypts the data sent to and from the server and the user. This ensures that sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, and personal data remains secret. Earlier, websites operated on a protocol known as HTTP, which was insecure. Now that HTTPS has been adopted, along with SSL security, the risk of data breaches has reduced to a great deal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Hashtag Orange, we provide comprehensive support to businesses securing their online platforms. From helping to choose the correct certificate to its proper integration, Hashtag Orange helps ensure that your site is secure and credible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How SSL Certificates Work<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This designates the basis of connection protocol between the browser and the SSL web server. The handshake involves the authentication of the server&#8217;s identity, the exchange of encryption keys, and the setting up of a secure and encrypted connection. Thus, the URL shall indicate HTTPS with a corresponding padlock icon, though with some latest updates, the padlock has changed to depict &#8216;settings&#8217; on some browsers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Importance of SSL Certificates for Websites<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why should the brand matter when it comes to an SSL Certificate?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> <b>Data Security:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Encrypts the information, preventing it from being hacked.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> <b>User Trust:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Users are encouraged to proceed to your website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> <b>Improved SEO:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Google ranks higher for HTTPS enabled sites.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> <b>Compliance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Meets GDPR and such regulatory requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hashtag Orange ensures your brand will gain these and more advantages while promoting an acceptable SEO foundation that is trustworthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Types of SSL Certificates<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different <\/span><b>types of SSL Certificates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, each catering to specific business needs:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Certificate Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Ideal For<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Features<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domain Validation (DV)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blogs, personal websites\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic encryption and domain validation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organisation Validation (OV)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business websites\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verifies organisation identity<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extended Validation (EV)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-commerce, financial platforms\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Displays company name in the browser<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wildcard SSL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple subdomains<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covers one domain and all its subdomains<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi-Domain SSL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agencies, networks\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secures multiple domain names<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We at the Hashtag Orange assist our brand clients in choosing the best-fit certificate as per their structure, scope, and audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Get an SSL Certificate<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wonder how to get an SSL Certificate for your website?<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Determine What You Need \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What kind of validation and coverage do you require?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Choose a Certificate Authority (CA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Like DigiCert, Sectigo, Let&#8217;s Encrypt, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Generate a CSR (Certificate Signing Request<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) \u2013 From your hosting server or control panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Submit CSR to the CA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 For validation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Install the Certificate \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On your server and configure your site to use HTTPS.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bringing ease to our clientele, we at the Hashtag Orange simplify this process by managing everything from CSR generation to SSL installation and testing, all of which take care of currents with no time wasted and no technical hassle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Self-Signed SSL Certificate Pros and Cons<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A self-signed SSL Certificate is generated and endorsed by the very individual or organization without any reliance on a trusted CA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pros:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Free of charge<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Instant creation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cons:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No browser trust<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Producing security alerts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Not applicable to public websites<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, for internal environments, Hashtag Orange recommends CA-signed certificates on customer-facing platforms where trust and security are needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Verify an SSL Certificate on a Website<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To check the SSL Certificate on a website:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click the padlock or settings icon next to the URL.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Connection is secure&#8221; or a similar message is viewed.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click to see certificate details &#8211; issuing authority, expiry date, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our experts at Hashtag Orange also offer SSL monitoring services such that the certificate is kept valid and functional every minute of every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Common SSL Certificate Setup Mistakes<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are some of the common mistakes that you must avoid:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Incorrect CSR generation<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Forgetting to renew certificate<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Not updating mixed content (HTTP links)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Missing redirection from HTTP to HTTPS<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hashtag Orange audits SSL setups and troubleshoots them to eliminate such errors for smooth and secure performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>SSL Certificate and SEO Impact<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google counts HTTPS as a ranking factor. Sites with SSL:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Load their sites faster<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Reduce bounce<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Rank highly in search results<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our competent team integrates the SSL installation process as part of a bigger SEO strategy, which assists brands to be credible among their audiences and become winner of visibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, installing an SSL Certificate is more than an encryption process; it is about trust, professionalism, and future success. Whether you are a startup or an enterprise, it has become mandatory to make your site secure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why we at Hashtag Orange works with brands to deliver complete SSL solutions from consulting and selection to setup and renewal so that websites are safe, compliant, and highly ranked.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When visitors land on a website, the first thing they lookout immediately is whether it is secure or not. An SSL Certificates guarantees security and boosts customers&#8217; confidence. Thus, what do you need to know before buying one in essence? What is an SSL Certificate? 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