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Make Sure You Have Website Backups and Know How to Access Them

Writer's picture: Zena BarrickZena Barrick

do you have a website backup plan

Website backups may not be the most exciting topic, but think about how devastating it would be if something went wrong with your site. Spending a few minutes now to ensure your site is backed up could save you many hours of stress in the future.

Is Your Website Backed Up?

If you're using a cloud-based service to host your website, there's a good chance it’s being backed up regularly—but don’t assume this without checking. Every website platform and hosting provider operates differently, so it's important to confirm how and when backups are made.

Many providers offer automatic backups, but they might not be frequent enough, or worse, they may not exist at all. Contact your hosting provider or check your website settings to confirm the backup schedule.

Know How to Access Your Backups

Even if you’re confident your website is backed up, do you know how to restore it to a previous version? This is a step that many business owners overlook until it's too late.

Let’s say you accidentally break a key part of your website or, even worse, your site gets hacked. If you can’t access and restore a backup, you could be in serious trouble.

Example: Why Wix Works for Me

I build all my websites using Wix, and one of the key reasons I chose this platform is because it offers robust backup features. Wix automatically backs up your website and stores versions each time you publish or make major changes. Restoring a previous version is incredibly simple, which gives me and my clients peace of mind.

Most website platforms and hosting services offer similar features, but it’s crucial to familiarise yourself with how it works. Don't wait until disaster strikes to figure it out.


Why You Should Check Now

Here’s the bottom line—you never know when something could go wrong. Whether it’s a mistake while updating your site or a security breach, knowing that you have recent backups and understanding how to access them can save you from hours of stress and potential loss of business.

Key Actions:

  1. Check with your hosting provider to ensure your website is being backed up regularly.

  2. Learn how to access those backups and practice restoring to an earlier version if necessary.

  3. Schedule regular backups if they aren’t happening automatically.

By taking these simple steps, you can protect your website, your business, and your sanity in the long run.

Want to know more?

I offer a free, no-obligation consultation over Zoom.


It's more of an informal chat really.

 

You don't need to prepare; just tell me about what you do and together we can work out how a website could grow your business.

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