Complete Backups Guide: Protect Your Valuable Files Print

This webinar, led by Dan King of Fistbump Media, is part of their client services series. The session covers the importance of website backups, the different types of backups available, and how to implement them effectively to protect your website and data. The webinar includes practical demonstrations of backup tools and best practices for maintaining secure and reliable backup systems.

Key Sections and Highlights

1. Introduction and Goals of the Webinar

• 00:00:03 - 00:01:04
  • Introduction to the webinar and its focus on website backups.
  • Highlights the importance of backups for securing valuable website data.
  • Goals: Teach clients how to create, manage, and store backups effectively with your WordPress website hosting.

2. Why Backups Are Essential

• 00:01:05 - 00:02:52
  • Examples of real-world scenarios where backups saved websites, such as:
    • Malware attacks.
    • Server failures.
    • Human errors during updates or redesigns.
  • Emphasizes backups as an “insurance policy” for years of work invested in websites.

3. Types of Backups

• 00:02:53 - 00:04:39
  • On-Server Backups:
    • Regular backups stored on the hosting server.
    • Provides daily and weekly backup options for easy restoration.
  • Off-Server Backups:
    • Stored in external locations like local drives or cloud services (Dropbox, Google Drive).
    • Protects data in case of server-wide failures.

4. Demonstration of Backup Processes

• 00:04:40 - 00:14:30
  • On-Server Backups via cPanel:
    • Steps to access backups from the client dashboard.
    • Explains full account backups, home directory backups, and database backups.
  • Using UpdraftPlus Plugin for Remote Backups:
    • Demonstrates setting up backups with UpdraftPlus.
    • Configuring automatic backups to Google Drive or Dropbox.
    • Tips for scheduling backups:
      • Database: Daily with 3 recent copies.
      • Files: Weekly with 2 recent copies.
    • How to restore files and databases using the plugin.

5. Best Practices for Backup Management

• 00:14:31 - 00:18:20
  • Maintain both on-server and off-server backups for redundancy.
  • Regularly update and monitor backup settings to match your website’s activity.
  • Avoid storing excessive backup copies on the hosting server to prevent storage issues.

6. Closing Remarks and Support Options

• 00:18:21 - 00:20:06
  • Encourages clients to reach out for help via the support widget or tickets.
  • Reminds clients of the importance of maintaining backups for peace of mind.

Conclusion

This session equips clients with the knowledge and tools to safeguard their websites through effective backup strategies. By following the steps and best practices shared, clients can ensure their websites are secure, recoverable, and protected against potential disasters.