Comodo SSL & IdAuthority

[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!

Of course we want it We value everyone's feedback greatly.

[rlhanson]

Good points Matt - very good.
I know you appreciate valid input! I feel like I'm on a soap box for this one. I would just appreciate not getting the phone call that their clients click on the seal and it goes to a page that tells them what my client paid for their certificate. Not so professional - which made me look like an a-- as I didn't even check the link! lol

I think I will review the page I made and make sure I included instructions on how to tell in your browser that it's installed.

What does the EV certs run?

[Matt]

A lot!!

Depending on where you get them... We sell discounted EV Certificates from COMODO for about $100 less than what you would get them direct from COMODO.

It depends on which EV cert that you want. We should have EV pricing up on the site soon but if you need a quote on a particular EV SSL just ask us and we will get the price for you.

[rlhanson]

Ouch! Yah, well.... I'll put my money where my mouth is when I can justify that expense! lol

[Matt]

EV SSL is now available directly from the order form on the site. These SSL also come with the COT logo and IdAuthority.

Current pricing is:
$399/1 year
$599/2 year

Order SSL Certificates Now!

Still no word on them including the IdAuthority on the PositiveSSL certificates yet.