Comodo SSL & IdAuthority

[rlhanson]

I just think it's kinda crappy that you get the comodo seal but when visitors click it, by default it goes to the comodo home page and gives no info on the security status.
I just created a new page outlining SSL for visitors and when they click on the seal it goes to that page now.
I know my auth.net seal actually displays verification when you click on it.
Seems as if you are going through the ritual of getting the certificate, they would be able to pull something from the db that says "yah, they actually bought it from us" type thing.

On another note, the price is affordable and GH does awesome getting them installed and staying on top of everything.
Satisfied with the service, just kinda peeked my interest when the comodo website said you automatically were able to enroll... but then to find out you're not if you don't go straight to them.
If I was a reseller for them, I'd be questioning that response/policy.

Just my 2¢, like you wanted it or something! LOL!

[Matt]

I just think it's kinda crappy that you get the comodo seal but when visitors click it, by default it goes to the comodo home page and gives no info on the security status.

I can see your point, but remember that lots of scammer sites put those logos on their sites and they have no SSL at all or they make a convincing looking popup which is hosted on their domain that says everything is 100% safe.

When dealing with SSL don't rely on site logos unless you are an advanced user and can spot a fake a mile away. You should be looking at the SSL certificate properties in your browser, and looking at the URL in the address bar to see if it matches the site you are visiting and no other warnings are thrown. It is good to educate users on the proper usage of SSL and to not rely on the logos.

I have a feeling eventually the only SSLs that are sold will be EV certs which eliminate a lot of the guesswork since the addressbar turns green in all modern browsers.

On another note, the price is affordable and GH does awesome getting them installed and staying on top of everything.
Satisfied with the service, just kinda peeked my interest when the comodo website said you automatically were able to enroll... but then to find out you're not if you don't go straight to them.
If I was a reseller for them, I'd be questioning that response/policy.

I agree and we will be definately be calling them on it to see if anything can be done.

Just my 2¢, like you wanted it or something! LOL!

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