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"id": "wordpress-backup-strategies-guide",
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"slug": "wordpress-backup-strategies-guide",
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"type": "seo",
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"title": "WordPress Backup Strategies: A Practical Guide to Protecting Your Website Data",
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"excerpt": "Learn essential backup strategies for WordPress. Understand what to backup, how often, storage options, and testing procedures to ensure you can recover from any disaster.",
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"text": "Imagine waking up one morning to find your website hacked, corrupted by a failed update, or accidentally deleted by a team member. Without a proper backup strategy, years of content, customer data, and business operations could vanish instantly. This guide covers essential backup strategies—from understanding what to back up to implementing a reliable recovery plan."
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Why Backups Are Non-Negotiable",
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"level": 2
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Website disasters happen more often than you might think. Consider these statistics:"
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"60% of companies that lose their data shut down within 6 months",
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"29% of data loss is caused by human error",
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"30,000 websites are hacked daily",
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"94% of companies with a disaster recovery plan survive major data loss"
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "A robust backup strategy is your insurance policy against these threats. It's not a question of if you'll need a backup—it's when."
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Understanding What Needs to Be Backed Up",
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"level": 2
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "A complete WordPress backup consists of two components that must both be preserved:"
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "1. Files",
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"level": 3
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},
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Your WordPress files include:"
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"WordPress core files",
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"Theme files (including customizations)",
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"Plugin files",
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"Uploaded media (images, videos, documents)",
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"Configuration files (wp-config.php)",
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".htaccess file and other server configs"
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]
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "2. Database",
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"level": 3
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Your MySQL database contains all your dynamic content:"
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}
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{
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "unordered",
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"items": [
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"All posts, pages, and custom post types",
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"User information and roles",
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"Comments and discussions",
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"Plugin and theme settings",
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"WooCommerce orders and products",
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"Custom field data",
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"SEO metadata",
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"Widget and menu configurations"
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]
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "The 3-2-1 Backup Rule",
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"level": 2
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "The gold standard for data protection follows the 3-2-1 rule:"
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "ordered",
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"items": [
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"3 copies of your data (1 primary, 2 backups)",
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"2 different storage media or services",
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"1 offsite backup (physically separate location)"
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]
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "quote",
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"data": {
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"text": "Following the 3-2-1 rule ensures that even if your primary server fails and your local backup is corrupted, you still have a third copy safely stored elsewhere.",
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"caption": "Data Protection Best Practices"
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Backup Frequency: How Often Should You Backup?",
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"level": 2
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Your backup frequency depends on how often your site changes and how much data you can afford to lose:"
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "table",
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"data": {
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"content": [
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["Site Type", "Recommended Frequency", "Retention"],
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["Static brochure site", "Weekly", "4 weeks"],
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["Active blog (1-2 posts/week)", "Daily", "30 days"],
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["E-commerce store", "Real-time or hourly", "90 days"],
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["Membership site", "Daily minimum", "30 days"],
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["News site with frequent updates", "Multiple times daily", "14 days"],
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["Multi-site network", "Daily with real-time for active subsites", "30 days"]
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]
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "The key question is: How much data can you afford to lose? If you publish 10 articles per day, daily backups mean potentially losing a full day's work. Hourly backups limit that loss to at most one hour."
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Types of Backups",
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"level": 2
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Full Backups",
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"level": 3
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "A complete backup includes all files and the database. This is the most comprehensive but takes more storage space and time to create and restore."
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Incremental Backups",
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"level": 3
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "After an initial full backup, incremental backups only save changes since the last backup. This saves storage space and time but requires all incremental backups plus the original full backup to restore."
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Differential Backups",
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"level": 3
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Differential backups save changes since the last full backup. They're a middle ground between full and incremental—faster than full but require less reconstruction than incremental."
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Database-Only vs File-Only Backups",
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"level": 3
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Some situations call for partial backups:"
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "unordered",
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"items": [
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"Database-only: Quick backups for content-heavy sites",
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"File-only: When files haven't changed but database has",
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"Selective: Specific tables or directories when needed"
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]
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Backup Storage Options",
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"level": 2
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Never store backups only on your web server. If the server fails, you lose both your site and backups. Consider these options:"
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Cloud Storage Services",
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"level": 3
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "General-purpose cloud storage offers flexibility and often includes free tiers:"
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "unordered",
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"items": [
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"Google Drive: 15GB free, integrates with many backup plugins",
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"Dropbox: 2GB free, excellent sync client",
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"Amazon S3: Pay-as-you-go, highly reliable, industry standard",
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"Microsoft OneDrive: 5GB free, good Office integration",
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"Wasabi: Affordable S3-compatible storage"
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]
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Specialized Backup Storage",
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"level": 3
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Some services are designed specifically for backups:"
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "unordered",
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"items": [
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"Backblaze B2: Very affordable cloud storage",
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"pCloud: European-based with client-side encryption",
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"iDrive: Multiple device backup plus WordPress support"
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]
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "What to Look for in Backup Solutions",
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"level": 2
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "When evaluating backup tools, prioritize these features:"
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "unordered",
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"items": [
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"Automated scheduling (set it and forget it)",
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"Multiple storage destination options",
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"Easy one-click restoration",
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"Incremental backup support",
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"Compression and encryption options",
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"Email notifications for backup status",
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"Staging site creation for safe testing"
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]
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}
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Testing Your Backups",
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"level": 2
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}
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "A backup you can't restore is worthless. Regular testing is crucial:"
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "ordered",
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"items": [
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"Quarterly restoration tests: Restore a backup to a staging site",
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"Verify file integrity: Check that all files are present",
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"Test database restoration: Ensure data is complete",
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"Document the process: Keep step-by-step restoration instructions",
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"Test different backup ages: Verify older backups still work"
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]
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}
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},
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Creating a Disaster Recovery Plan",
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"level": 2
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}
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Beyond having backups, you need a plan for when disaster strikes:"
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "ordered",
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"items": [
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"Identify who is responsible for recovery",
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"Document the restoration process step by step",
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"Determine acceptable downtime for your business",
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"Establish communication procedures",
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"Know your hosting provider's capabilities and limits",
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"Keep emergency contacts handy"
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]
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "What to Do When Disaster Strikes",
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"level": 2
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "When problems occur, follow this process:"
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}
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"items": [
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"Stay calm: Panic leads to mistakes",
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"Assess the damage: Determine what happened and when",
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"Choose the right backup: Select a clean backup from before the incident",
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"Restore to staging first: Test the restoration before affecting your live site",
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"Verify functionality: Check that everything works properly",
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"Document everything: Record what happened and how you fixed it",
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"Implement preventive measures: Add monitoring or security to prevent recurrence"
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]
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Best Practices Summary",
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"level": 2
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"type": "list",
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"Automate everything: Manual backups are forgotten backups",
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"Use multiple storage locations: Never rely on a single backup destination",
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"Encrypt sensitive backups: Protect customer data with encryption",
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"Monitor backup success: Set up alerts for failed backups",
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"Keep backup history: Maintain 30-90 days of backups",
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"Test regularly: A backup you can't restore is useless",
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"Document everything: Keep restoration procedures updated",
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"Secure your backups: Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication",
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"Consider compliance: Ensure backups meet GDPR, HIPAA, or other requirements",
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"Have a disaster recovery plan: Know exactly what to do when disaster strikes"
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"data": {
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"text": "Conclusion",
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "A comprehensive backup strategy is essential for any WordPress site. By following the 3-2-1 rule, choosing the right backup frequency, using reliable storage locations, and regularly testing your backups, you can ensure your website is protected against any disaster."
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Remember: The best backup strategy is one you'll actually use. Set up automation, test regularly, and have a clear recovery plan. Your future self will thank you."
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},
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"author": "Plugin Compass Team",
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"status": "published",
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"featured_image": "",
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"meta_title": "WordPress Backup Strategies: Practical Guide | Plugin Compass",
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"meta_description": "Learn essential WordPress backup strategies. Understand what to backup, storage options, testing procedures, and disaster recovery planning.",
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"category": "wordpress",
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"tags": ["wordpress", "backup", "security", "disaster recovery", "data protection"],
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"published_at": "2026-01-10T10:00:00Z",
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"updated_at": "2026-02-20T10:00:00Z"
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}
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