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Installation, renewal, monitoring, and A+ configuration of SSL/TLS certificates for your website, apps, and APIs. Free Let's Encrypt for smaller sites; paid EV/wildcard/multi-domain for enterprise. HSTS headers, mixed-content cleanup, expiration alerts. Chicago-based.

⚜ Plain English
SSL / TLS certificates encrypt traffic between visitors and your website, mail server, or API. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all mark non-SSL sites "not secure" — scaring visitors away. Media Express installs, configures, and monitors SSL for Chicago-area businesses. Free Let's Encrypt with auto-renewal for smaller sites; paid EV, wildcard, or multi-domain certificates for enterprise. A+ configuration on SSL Labs, HSTS headers, mixed-content cleanup, expiration monitoring included.
🔒 What We Deliver

Everything SSL. Not just installation.

SSL isn't just about "getting a certificate." Poor configuration leaves you vulnerable and gets your site graded F on SSL Labs. We deliver the complete SSL layer.

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Certificate Installation

Let's Encrypt (free), Sectigo, DigiCert, or Cloudflare. Domain-validated, organization-validated, or extended-validation.

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Auto-Renewal

Let's Encrypt auto-renews every 60-90 days. Paid certificates renewed annually with alerts before expiration.

A+ Configuration

Modern cipher suites, TLS 1.2+ only, perfect forward secrecy, OCSP stapling. Grade A+ on SSL Labs.

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HSTS Headers

HTTP Strict Transport Security enabled. Preload submission for HSTS preload list.

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Mixed-Content Cleanup

Sweep site for HTTP resources loaded on HTTPS pages. Fix inline images, scripts, iframes, and forms.

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Expiration Monitoring

30-day, 7-day, and 24-hour alerts before expiration. Auto-renewal fires. Manual renewals never miss.

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Wildcard & Multi-Domain

Wildcard (*.yourdomain.com) or SAN (multi-domain) certificates for complex site structures.

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API & App SSL

Not just websites. SSL for APIs, mail servers, mobile app backends, IoT devices.

Let's Encrypt Sectigo DigiCert Cloudflare GoDaddy SSL Labs
💰 Pricing

Three ways to buy.

Starter
Let's Encrypt Setup
$197 – $497
One-time, delivered in 24-48h
  • Let's Encrypt installation
  • Auto-renewal configured
  • A+ SSL Labs configuration
  • HSTS enabled
  • Mixed-content sweep (basic)
Monitor
SSL Monitoring
$47 – $197/mo
Recurring
  • Expiration monitoring across sites
  • Renewal handling (Let's Encrypt + paid)
  • Quarterly SSL Labs re-check
  • Config drift alerts
  • Mixed-content re-scans
  • Annual SSL health report

EV certificate fees ($200-800/yr) and wildcard fees ($60-300/yr) passed through at cost.

Above are typical Illinois market rates. Media Express pricing is more accessible — we build once and reuse across clients, so you don't pay for someone else's discovery work. Contact us for a personalized quote based on your exact situation.

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❓ Common Questions

FAQ.

Is Let's Encrypt actually free? Any catch?

Yes, actually free. Trusted by all modern browsers. The main "catch" is 60-90 day renewals — but auto-renewal removes the pain. Not appropriate for extended-validation (EV) certificates or if your business needs a paid CA on your certificate.

Should I get EV (green bar) SSL?

Modern browsers no longer display the green bar for EV certificates — that visual differentiation is gone. EV still adds legitimacy verification and is common for banking, finance, healthcare, and enterprise. For most small businesses, DV or OV certificates are sufficient.

What is A+ SSL Labs grade?

SSL Labs is a free scanner run by Qualys that grades SSL configuration A+ to F. A+ means you disabled weak ciphers, enabled TLS 1.2+, configured perfect forward secrecy, and enabled HSTS. Many sites default to B or C without deliberate configuration.

Do I need SSL if I don't take payments?

Yes. Chrome shows "not secure" for any HTTP site regardless of content — scaring away visitors. SEO ranks SSL sites higher. And modern browsers block features (geolocation, service workers, PWAs) on HTTP.

Can I get a certificate on my email server too?

Yes. SSL/TLS for mail (SMTPS, IMAPS, POP3S) is critical. We handle mail server SSL as part of any tier if you host your own mail.

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Media Express LLC · Chicago IL · Est. 1995 · Independent · 31+ years