Dedicated SSL/IP?

Muninn

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Please excuse my n00bishness in regard to this, but I've never dealt with web design/hosting so I have no idea.. I'm about to register for hosting with hostgator, and was going to go with the "Baby" plan, which allows unlimited domains and whatnot. However, for a few dollars more per month I can get a dedicated IP/SSL. Is this advantageous/necessary enough to throw in a few extra bucks a month? I'm planning on getting started in mainly PPC and have some SEO ideas as well if that makes a difference. The expense isn't a problem, but I figure if it's not really going to make a difference I might as well just save it. I seemed to have found some information concerning the SSL being used in tracking, but again I'm a complete noob to these things and have no idea. I figure I can learn along the way, but better to start on the right track I suppose.
 


SSL is for when you need a secure connection, for example login pages and handling payments. I doubt that you need this right now.

A unique IP is sometimes required for payment processing which I don't think you need to worry about, but it could help your SEO positions. Personallly I think not so don't worry about it.