I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations on where to purchase SSL certificates? I know of many providers but want to go with one that others here have had a good experience with.

I always use www.freessl.com

Purchased a few hundred from them over the years... never had a problem.

What type of Certificate should I purchase?

Go for the starterSSL certificate. It's probably all you need.

You can get it cheaper at www.ev1servers.net $9.95 I think. Can't beat that deal!

(Link is in the bottom left side of their hompage.)

registerfly.com has $16 dollar certs as well