{"id":581,"date":"2019-10-23T16:37:42","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T16:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rapidsslonline.com\/ssl\/?p=581"},"modified":"2019-10-23T16:37:43","modified_gmt":"2019-10-23T16:37:43","slug":"ev-ssl-vs-standard-ssl-certificates-which-is-best-for-my-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rapidsslonline.com\/ssl\/ev-ssl-vs-standard-ssl-certificates-which-is-best-for-my-site\/","title":{"rendered":"EV SSL vs Standard SSL Certificates: Which Is Best for My Site?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How to choose between standard SSL certificates vs EV SSL certificates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve got a website, and you want the best SSL certificate\nfor it. Great! But now you\u2019ve got to choose from all the different certificate\noptions on the market. Which is better: standard SSL or EV SSL? Let\u2019s dive into\nthe details EV SSL vs SSL (standard) certificates!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Standard SSL Certificate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s not a precise definition for \u201cstandard SSL\u201d but most\npeople mean a single domain, domain validated (DV) SSL certificate. A great\nexample is the RapidSSL\nCertificate<\/a> \u2014 one of the most popular certificates on the web. So that\u2019s\nthe definition we\u2019ll use in this article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is an EV SSL Certificate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

EV stands for extended validation. This means that the\ncertificate authority has completed an extended validation process, where they\ncheck and verify your company details, phone number, etc. It\u2019s a higher bar,\nand higher assurance than a standard SSL certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EV vs Standard SSL: Visual Display<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While both standard and EV SSL certificates activate the\npadlock on most browsers, EV SSL certificates also activated enhanced displays\nthat will show users your verified company details. For example, here\u2019s how it\ndisplays in Firefox:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Graphic:<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This is a great way to show your users that you\u2019ve gone the extra\nmile in protecting their privacy and security online!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EV vs Standard SSL: Issuance Speed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It typically takes one to five days to complete EV\nvalidation and get your EV SSL certificate issued. A standard (DV) SSL\ncertificate, on the other hand, can be issued in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EV vs Standard SSL: Trust<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

EV SSL certificates enhance user trust by providing verified\ncompany details for your website. In the age of rampant phishing, scammers, and\nfake companies online, EV SSL gives that added layer of trust so your customers\ncan be confident in who they\u2019re dealing with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your customers won\u2019t have to wonder if the website they\u2019re\nlooking at is for the company they think it is \u2014 they can check the verified\ncompany details shown in their browser!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EV vs Standard SSL: Price<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for the lowest priced SSL certificate,\nyou\u2019ll find that prices for standard SSL certificates are a bit cheaper. EV SSL\ncertificates are a bit higher in price, but they\u2019re still affordable \u2014 even for\na small business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RapidSSL Certificates \u2014 Just $12.42\/year<\/h2>\n

Save 82% off retail on a RapidSSL certificate for your website!<\/p>\n

Shop Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

GeoTrust EV Certificates \u2014 Just $137.54\/year<\/h2>\n

Save 54% on one of the best EV deals on the market \u2013 GeoTrust True BusinessID with EV.<\/p>\n

Shop Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

EV vs Standard SSL: Our Recommendations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n