Q. Are SSL ceritficates necessary for e-commerce site?

Ans :- SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. It is a protocol which is responsible for transmitting private documents via the Internet in secured way. Regarding the SSL certificate, its benefits are to have a secure site so that you can use the shopping cart or any other oscommerce cart on your website. SSL allows you to browse your site with https:// instead of http://

SSL certificate is a must for e-commerce site as its ensures that the confidential information like credit card numbers and bank account information entered by your customers remains secure.