What you must back up
A proper backup covers more than just “website files.” Business websites usually rely on stored data.
- Database (content, users, submissions)
- Uploads/media folder
- Critical config (stored securely)
How often should you back up?
Match backup frequency to how often the site changes.
- Daily: ecommerce or active content sites
- Weekly: brochure sites with occasional edits
- Before/after major updates and redesigns
Test restoring (the most ignored step)
A backup you can’t restore is useless. Periodically test restore on a staging environment.
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