WordPress backups: the strategy that actually protects client sites (most setups fail this test)
Many WordPress backup setups fail to protect client sites effectively. A robust backup strategy should include testing restores, ensuring off-server storage, and including the database in backups. The article outlines a three-layer backup strategy and emphasizes the importance of regular testing and proper storage solutions.
- ▪Most WordPress backup setups fail when they're needed most, often due to improper testing and storage.
- ▪Every backup must pass three tests: the ability to restore, off-server storage, and inclusion of the database.
- ▪A robust backup strategy consists of daily automated backups, pre-update snapshots, and hosting-level snapshots.
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