SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is the technology which allows authenticated, encrypted communication between a server and a browser on the internet.  When the SSL technology is being used, a small lock ()is displayed in the status bar of the web browser.  Additionally, the URL in the address box begins with 'https://' instead of just http://  Web users have learned to look for the existence of the lock prior to submitting any form containing sensitive information.

If you are selling products or services on the internet, your customers will require that your site display the lock symbol before they purchase.  Focus Today is able to offer you a personalized QuickSSL Premium™ SSL Certificate (https://www.yourdomain.com)  and security seal from GeoTrust for only $169.00.  GeoTrust is a leading authority for SSL Certificates.  Their normal price is $249. 

$169 is your total cost for a one year personalized GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium™ SSL Certificate with security seal when purchased through Focus Today.  The current renewal cost is $149 per year.  Additionally, when purchased through Focus Today, we waive our standard SSL certificate installation fee.  

You can order your Premium certificate through your control panel.

If you prefer to order your certificate yourself directly from a certificate authority, listed below are some of the leading certificate providers:

GeoTrust
Thawte
Verisign

Our servers support certificates provided by these companies and they are widely recognized by today's web browsers.

Getting your SSL certificate requires the following steps:

For our QuickSSL Premium™ SSL Certificate:
--log into your control panel, click on SSL certificates and request the certificate.
--we handle the rest and there is no setup fee

If you purchase your own from a certificate authority:
--Generate a support ticket and request a CSR (Certificate Signing Request)
          On the support ticket, supply the following information:
                    -The Secure URL - https://your_domain.com or https://www.your_domain.com
                     The Secure URL must be exact.  If you want to use 'www' in your secured URL, 
                     then the certificate must be for "https://www.your_name.com"
                     -Business Name:
                     -Business Division (if applicable):
                     -State (spelled out):
                     -City:
--We will provide you with the CSR
--Once the certificate authority has issued the certificate, forward the information to us.
--We will install the certificate.
--The setup fee to setup your own SSL certificate is $25.