{"id":21169,"date":"2023-01-30T07:00:26","date_gmt":"2023-01-29T23:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/?p=21169"},"modified":"2023-02-28T20:42:10","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T12:42:10","slug":"why-do-you-need-a-wordpress-website-backup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cldy.com\/sg\/blog\/wordpress-hosting\/why-do-you-need-a-wordpress-website-backup\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a WordPress Website Backup and Why Do YOU Need to Do it NOW!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Securing a <\/span>WordPress website backup<\/span> protects your business data in case of a system failure or corruption. Sure, no one ever wants to think about running into an error but they\u2019re not exactly inevitable. Having backup ready lets you easily go back to the most recently saved version.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, we\u2019re covering everything you need to know about WordPress backup including why you should add it to the top of your website to-do list. We\u2019ll also give beginner-friendly tips on <\/span>how to do a WordPress website backup.<\/span><\/p>\n

Are WordPress Website Backups <\/b>Really <\/i><\/b>Necessary?<\/b><\/h4>\n

The short answer is yes. As we explained, backing up your WordPress site lets you easily restore your website if something happens.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many things go wrong when managing a WordPress website backup. Here are a few scenarios:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

1. Installation or update error<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

One of the best features of WordPress is the ability to add themes and plugins. The only downside is that they are built by different developers, so there\u2019s no guarantee they work well together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately, you have the freedom to test out plugins without the risk of corrupting your entire site. All you need to do is ensure that you have a backup ready so you can easily restore your website\u2019s latest version.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Site mishandling<\/b><\/p>\n

There\u2019s a famous quote that goes; \u201cto err is human\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Human error happens, especially when you have a team running a website. Posts may get deleted, codes might end up in disarray, you name it. There could also be instances where you deployed a design that you ended up not liking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To avoid losing any data or being stuck with a UI you don\u2019t like, roll back to the previous version by loading your backup.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Cyberthreats<\/b><\/p>\n

WordPress is undoubtedly the most popular CMS on the market \u2014 also making it the most vulnerable to attacks. In 2020 alone, WordPress security company WordFence reported more than <\/span>90 billion malicious login attempts<\/span><\/a> on millions of WordPress sites.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Even the most secure systems are not 100% invulnerable to sophisticated hackers. If you ever fall victim (and we sure hope not!), an attacker can steal your organic traffic or scam your customers into giving personal information. There are hackers that inject malware that completely wipes out website data too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Along with a WordPress security plugin, you\u2019ll need a backup ready to recover from malware attacks. Do be wary though, some backups can still have malware on them. So make sure you do a thorough scan before deploying anything to your live server.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Files Do You Need to Backup?<\/b><\/h4>\n

To do a<\/span> full WordPress website backup,<\/span> you need to think of these components: Your database and your website files. Backup your database to store a recent copy of your posts and data generated by your site. You also need a backup of your WordPress Core installation, plugins, themes, images, files, and code files like JavaScript and PHP, as well as static web pages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4 Ways to Backup Your WordPress Website<\/b><\/h4>\n

1. Backing up your WordPress Site to Your Computer<\/b><\/p>\n

An FTP Client or UNIX Shell allows you to copy the files to a folder on your computer. You can then compress these files to reduce their size and save space on your computer. This also allows you to keep updated versions on your desktop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We recommend keeping several versions of your backup if you\u2019re planning to store them on a physical device. You can use an external hard drive, CD, DVD, or whatever medium you choose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Backing up your WordPress Site via cPanel or Plesk<\/b><\/p>\n

cPanel and Plesk are two of the most popular hosting control panel software in the market. Chances are, you\u2019ve signed on with either of these services with your web host.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to backup your WordPress site with cPanel<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Login to your <\/span>cPanel account <\/b>or your <\/span>web hosting account.<\/b> If you can\u2019t locate either, contact your hosting provider.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Go to <\/span>File Manager <\/b>to access your WordPress Core files and other media.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. You\u2019ll be redirected to <\/span>public_html,<\/b> hover your mouse over the list of folders and click on the one that says <\/span>public_html.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n
  4. Go to the folder with your website or domain name. If you have multiple websites, select all the sites you own.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Right-click on the folder and select <\/span>Compress<\/b>. You\u2019ll be able to choose different compression types. We recommend you go for Zip Archive, especially if you\u2019re storing the files on a Windows system.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Click <\/span>Compress File(s).<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. When compression is complete, <\/span>download<\/b> the zip file and store the backup in a secure location.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    How to backup your WordPress site with Plesk<\/b><\/p>\n

    To do a WordPress backup on Plesk, you\u2019ll need the WP Toolkit extension. It\u2019s a simple, easy-to-use solution for backing up your website and managing your WordPress themes, plugins, and security.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Login to your <\/span>Plesk dashboard.<\/b><\/li>\n
    2. Select Domains then click on <\/span>Manage Domain<\/b> or <\/span>Manage Hosting.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Click on <\/span>Websites and Domains.<\/b><\/li>\n
      2. Select <\/span>Backup Manager<\/b> to select all the websites you want to back up.<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Under <\/span>Backup Settings<\/b>, you can explore like selecting your backup storage location, setting the number of copies of your backup, and setting notification alerts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        3. WordPress Website Backup Plugins<\/b><\/p>\n

        Perhaps the easiest way to backup your site is by using a WordPress plugin. Now, no two plugins are the same, so you\u2019ll have to look for one that meets your business needs. Look at factors like how the backups are stored, and if there are size limitations or any hidden costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Some of the most popular plugins in the market include:<\/span><\/p>\n