How to Create a Secure Web Site

There was a time, when the Internet was still new, when webmasters would ask for credit card and other personal information to complete a sale through a simple web form. There was no security---anyone with advanced web knowledge could access that data. Now it is unheard of to ask for personal customer details without a secure website. A secured site is encrypted so that web transmissions cannot be read by third parties.

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Instructions

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  Visit the site of a web services provider such as GoDaddy.com, VeriSign.com, Thawte.com or Geotrust.com. These companies sell the tools you need to create a secure website. Your web host may offer SSL certificates with easy installation.
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  Finish creating, editing and uploading the pages of your website. When they are uploaded they will not be secure, so do not push the site to web visitors until you complete the following steps.
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  Purchase an SSL certificate for your website from one of the providers listed in Step 1 (or your own find). Download the files and instructions that are supplied to you by the service provider. They will likely be delivered in a zip file. You will upload these files to your web server according to the specific instructions offered by the provider.
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  Test the certificate. Add "https" instead of "http" at the beginning of one of your web pages (for example, "https://www.abccorp.com"). If the page displays normally, the SSL certificate has been installed properly. If you get an error screen, such as "secure connection failed," there is a problem. You may have to redo the installation or contact the provider for further instructions.
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  Link any order forms or other pages that collect personal customer information using the "https" version of the URL.

Tips & Warnings

To add another layer of protection to your site, make it a members only site. Require users to log in using a password in order to access the server. Encourage users to make strong passwords that include numbers and letters. AuthPro.com is one site that offers inexpensive member login services. Keep in mind that SSL certificates expire. If you allow the certificate to expire, your web visitors will be presented with a warning that your certificate is not valid and they may not be protected from third-party spying.

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