 | | Why Do You Need an Ssl Certificate?
What are SSL Certificates Used For?
SSL Certificates are used to prevent hackers from stealing private information. They do this by encrypting the data; utilizing two different keys, a public key and a private key. The public key is what everyone sees. The private key is secret and is known only to the recipient (such as a credit card processing company). URLs that have an SSL connection will use https instead of http. The 's' at the end of http stands for secure.
Do You Really Need an SSL Certificate?
If customer payments are being processed by a third party provider such as PayPal, you will not need an SSL Certificate. However, if your customer transactions are being processed through e-commerce, an SSL Certificate is a must. People ask, "Why should I get an SSL Certificate when my hosting provider has a shared one?"But here lies the problem: your customers will receive an error message about the validity of the certificate because it is shared. This will cause your customers to purchase from another, more trusted website. The only way to avoid this is to obtain your own SSL certificate.
Here are some reasons why you should consider using an SSL Certificate:- Keep Your Customer Information Private: An SSL Certificatewillkeep your customer information private and help ensure that their personal data is not stolen or tampered with.
- Gain Customer Confidence: A secure site will help you gain customer confidence andincrease your chances ofconvertingclicks to sales. Many savvy customers are smart enough to look for the 'https' in the url to ensure that their data is kept private and will seek out another, more reliable website to conduct their transactions.
- Give Yourself a CompetitiveEdge: A secure sitewill help you gain a competitive advantage over those who do not secure their customerdata. Again, savvy customers will click away from a website when conducting transactions or giving private data if the site does not appear to have secure areas.
- Help Your Site Appear Legitimate: An SSL Certificate will help your site to appear legitimate and trustworthy.
If you want to increase your sales and encourage customers to purchase from your website you need an SSL Certificate.
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| Complete Guide to High Dynamic Range Digital Photography (A Lark Photography Book)
by Ferrell McCollough |  | It's the latest and hottest technique, made possible only through digital. High Dynamic Range photography is the process of taking several pictures of a scene at various exposures, then merging them into one file. So the entire photo can look crisp and detailed, from highlights to midtones to shadows-and photographers needn't sacrifice any part of their image.
Lark Books; 1 edition (May 6, 2008)
Paperback: 176 pages
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches | Product Description:
And the best way to master this exciting technology is with this thorough, easy-to-follow, and visually spectacular guide. No other title does justice to these cutting-edge techniques, which actually take the viewer into worlds far beyond normal photography-sometimes even beyond normal human perception. Ferrell McCollough, a widely respected photographer, pushes the boundaries and inspires others to pursue their artistic vision, too. The amazing results simply can't be achieved any other way. | Words from the Author:
Photography is not my hobby or profession, it's my sweet illness. Each day I hold a camera it becomes a creative journey. I find myself searching deeper to see the essence of my subject. I become immersed in what I'm doing as I experiment and play. I often find it hard to walk away even when I'm done shooting. Of course only a few images are really successful but good or bad, the pictures taken are more about where I went and what I did.
Photography sparks the imagination and fantasy. It brings us closer to knowing what moves us in life. If you've never picked up a camera or if its been a long time, give it a try. Play, laugh, and shoot whatever you like. In time you will learn the strengths and weaknesses of the camera and you will be seeking and crafting images that reflect your moods and desires.
There is a saying, "Dance like nobody's watching" I love the saying because it really is a reminder to enjoy life with uninhibited enthusiasm. Thank you for taking the time, your valuable time, to visit this website. I hope you return now and then to catch up on my latest photos.
-Ferrell |
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