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Understanding Website Credibility Scores

By Authentiseal TeamJanuary 5, 202622 views

Introduction

Authentiseal's credibility scoring system evaluates websites across multiple dimensions to provide you with a comprehensive safety assessment.

How Scores Are Calculated

Our system analyzes over 50 different signals across four main categories:

1. Technical Security (25%)

  • SSL/TLS certificate validity and strength
  • Domain age and registration details
  • Hosting reputation and security
  • Security headers implementation
  • Encryption protocols

2. Content Quality (25%)

  • Contact information availability
  • Privacy policy and terms of service
  • Content quality and professionalism
  • Business verification
  • Transparency indicators

3. Payment Safety (25%)

  • Payment method security
  • Payment gateway reputation
  • Review authenticity
  • Pricing patterns
  • Transaction security

4. Reputation Signals (25%)

  • Blacklist status
  • Threat intelligence data
  • Social proof and reviews
  • Historical security incidents
  • Third-party verification

Score Categories

  • 70-100 (Trusted): Highly trustworthy website with excellent security and reputation.
  • 50-69 (Generally Safe): Trustworthy e-commerce, less established than highly trusted sites.
  • 30-49 (Cautious): Exercise caution. Some concerns detected.
  • 0-29 (Fraud): High risk. Multiple red flags detected.

Conclusion

Our scoring system provides a comprehensive assessment, but always use your judgment and check external reviews before making important decisions.

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