Webgate.co.il SmallBiz, ILS 19.00/mo. on Linux Shared

SmallBiz has been added on Feb 8, 2020

🔌 Hosted domains :	unlimited
🆓 free domains :	0
📌 Dedicated IPs :	0
💳 Payment Methods :	Credit / Debit / Prepaid Cards
🔨 Control Panel :	CPanel
🔧 Category :	Wordpress
✍️ Support Options :	EmailHelp DeskPhone / Toll-Free
🌏 Server Locations :	Israel
⚑ Targeting :	IL

See also initial SmallBiz plan location on their website!

📜 Plan description

📄 Editorial Review

Webgate is a long-established Israeli hosting provider whose hosting activity dates to 1996, initially through the related Sweethome operation. The business currently operates under Effective Hosting Ltd, with Justin Grindea closely connected to its technical development and current ownership.

The company has expanded far beyond conventional shared hosting. Its portfolio includes Linux hosting, Windows hosting, WordPress hosting, managed WordPress, cloud VPS, dedicated servers, reseller hosting, domain registration, SSL certificates, business email, database servers, cloud storage, disaster recovery, server administration and managed cloud services.

Linux shared hosting combines CloudLinux, LiteSpeed, cPanel, WP Toolkit Deluxe, Softaculous and Imunify360. Packages cover single websites, multiple-site accounts and higher-resource projects that require a dedicated IP address. Disk space and traffic are generally offered without fixed quotas, although CPU, memory, concurrent-process and fair-use limits still apply. These plans are designed for normal website operation rather than large file archives or independent backup storage.

Windows hosting uses Windows Server, IIS, Plesk Obsidian and Microsoft SQL Server. Supported technologies include ASP.NET, .NET Core, PHP, MariaDB and MS-SQL. Separate application pools provide better isolation between customers and make the service suitable for companies running Microsoft-based websites, applications or databases.

The WordPress range starts with shared cPanel and LiteSpeed packages and extends to fully managed private VPS configurations. WP Toolkit Deluxe handles installations, cloning, staging, updates, security hardening and maintenance. Higher plans add private IP addresses, Redis, increased CPU and memory allocations, isolated virtual-server resources and full technical management.

Website migration is available for many standard hosting environments. Transfers from cPanel, Plesk and DirectAdmin accounts are generally the easiest to complete, while more complex manual migrations may involve additional technical work.

Virtual servers operate on Webgate’s private Israeli cloud and are available with Linux or Windows. The range begins with smaller machines suitable for development, testing and secondary DNS and extends to larger servers with substantial CPU, RAM, redundant SSD storage and monthly traffic allocations. Managed VPS service can include operating-system installation, security hardening, monitoring, patching, firewall management, database optimization and troubleshooting.

Dedicated servers use Dell and HPE hardware with redundant SSD configurations, Fortigate firewall protection and included network connectivity. Full management is available for businesses without an internal system administrator. The technical team can also build more complex environments involving private networks, load balancing, storage systems, database replication, physical-to-virtual migration and disaster-recovery servers.

Reseller hosting is available on both Linux and Windows. Linux reseller accounts use cPanel and WHM, while Windows reseller packages use Plesk. These plans include private nameservers, SSL certificates, daily backups and the ability to create separate customer accounts, making them practical for developers, web studios and digital agencies.

Webgate also supports specialized hosting for Joomla, Drupal, Magento, Node.js, PHP, ASP.NET and SEO-oriented projects. Additional options include private MySQL, MariaDB and MS-SQL servers, database administration, gaming servers, radio streaming, Centova Cast management, cloud storage, business email, high-volume SMTP systems and backup infrastructure.

Radio-streaming packages support ShoutCast and IceCast, while Centova Cast provides listener management, statistics, playlists and automated broadcasting. Email services use secure POP3, IMAP and SMTP platforms rather than Microsoft Exchange.

Domain services cover Israeli and international extensions, DNS management, automatic renewal, registrar locking, authorization codes, glue records, parking and privacy protection where permitted by the registry. Free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates are included with many hosting plans, while paid Sectigo, RapidSSL, wildcard and validation certificates are also available.

The managed-services team administers customer infrastructure on Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud. Services include deployment, migration, monitoring, security, optimization, backup administration and ongoing DevOps work. CDN, DNS and web-application firewall configurations can also incorporate Cloudflare.

Website-related services include WordPress development, complete site construction, performance optimization, SEO work, maintenance and emergency recovery. This gives businesses the option of combining hosting, development and system administration with one technical provider.

The primary website language is Hebrew, while a separate English version is also available. Hebrew prices are displayed in Israeli shekels and generally include VAT. The English catalog uses U.S. dollars, although some English packages retain older prices or specifications. International customers should confirm the final resources, billing term and renewal rate before ordering.

The website contains a large amount of technical and commercial information, although its layout is denser and more traditional than many modern hosting storefronts. Some similar products appear in multiple areas with slightly different configurations. The Hebrew version is generally the more complete and current option.