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Why invest in a WordPress security copy?
Threats to running websites are the order of the day. These can be hacking attacks, server crashes or human error. It is crucial here to have a WordPress security copy to ensure that, in the event of problems, our data is protected.
1. Security: Maintaining an up-to-date security copy is fundamental to securing your site.
2 Rapid response: In the event of problems, we can quickly restore the site to its pre-failure state.
3 Peace of mind: Having a backup is a guarantee that our work will not go to waste.
How often do I make a WordPress security copy?
Regularity is key. Ideally, a backup should be made automatically, depending on how often the site is updated. For sites with infrequent changes, a copy made once a month is sufficient. However, for dynamically developing sites, the backup should even be done daily.
We can define several principles:
- Static pages: copy once a month.
- Blogs: copy every week.
- Online shops: copy daily.
WordPress backup methods
Nowadays we have a number of tools at our disposal to help automate the backup process. The most popular methods are:
- WordPress plug-ins: e.g. UpdraftPlus, BackWPup.
- External services: such as BackupBuddy, VaultPress.
- Manual copies via FTP tools: involve more time but give full control over the process.
WordPress security copy best practice
When making a WordPress security copy, it is worth bearing in mind a few principles:
- Regularity: as mentioned above, adapt the frequency of the copy to the type of your site.
- Locations: store backups in several places, e.g. on local disk and in the cloud.
- Checking: test backups regularly to make sure they can be restored if necessary.
What problems does a WordPress security copy solve?
A safety copy is undoubtedly invaluable in many situations:
- Malware: after a hacking attack, we can quickly restore the site.
- Human errors: accidental deletion of content? You restore everything from a copy.
- Server failures: protection against unexpected hardware failures.
- Updates: Updating plug-ins or themes can sometimes cause problems - a backup allows you to return to a stable version.
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