Will you be ready if a site tragedy occurs? Users of WordPress may stay secure by often backing up their websites. Though it is quick and simple, few bloggers actually do it. Few people are aware of the potential consequences of not having a backup, the components that must be backed up, and how to go about making all of this happen.
Why perform a backup?
We are all aware that computer issues can (and frequently do) arise for no apparent reason. Your computer could freeze and need to be restarted, your browser could crash, or your Internet connection could become unreliable. Your website can fall down for no apparent cause, just like those strange incidents. Your blog might fall victim to a hacker. Or the database for your blog might get damaged or lost.
While a lot of those factors are completely beyond our control, we can protect our website and its data by performing regular backups. You can restore and reinstall your website and all of its components using a backup.
What has to be backed up?
Your WordPress site essentially consists of two components: the site’s actual structure and its contents.
The theme, plugins, graphics, and scripts found on the WordPress site are essentially what set up and create your blog.
Your entire blog’s content, including all of its posts, comments, and links, is stored in the WordPress database. In essence, the database of your blog contains everything you publish.
The site files and the database must both be backed up. You wouldn’t want to misplace any of those parts. Backup both of them frequently.
Performing regular backups is crucial to WordPress security and critical to your business. A WordPress website is a complex environment, and website backups and restores are complicated procedures for an inexperienced user,” says Marek Dziok from 360DigitalCare.com.
How do I create a backup of WordPress?
The majority of servers that provide a cpanel also provide mechanisms that allow you to back up your website. Contact your host for further information and specifics on the resources they offer if you want extensive instructions on how to use the services or software they supply. The staff member from your host should be quite helpful in guiding you through creating a backup of your website.
Additionally, be aware that the majority of hosts do back up their servers in case you find yourself in a bind and require a recent backup. You might be able to request a backup from your host if you need one. However, it can take some time and cost you a little money. You can learn more about your host’s procedures by making a quick tech support contact. But managing your own site backup is far wiser and safer. You shouldn’t rely just on your host’s backup.
The adage “the best defence is a good offence” certainly applies in this situation. Your site and its contents could be disastrously lost, therefore having a recent backup should be your first line of security. Be proactive and regularly backup both your website and database.
If you want to learn more about WordPress backups, read the article on 360WebCare.com, “Why is WordPress Backup Important?“.
