WordPress Backups
A backup is only worth something if it can be restored. Regular backups, an independent copy, and tested restores to get you back online fast.
A reliable backup strategy
Regular backups
Files and database backed up at a frequency suited to your site.
Independent copy
An independent secondary backup outside your hosting environment (BlogVault), so you don't lose everything in one place.
Tested restore
The restore process is checked: a backup that can't be restored is worthless.
Clear retention
Backup retention period defined according to your plan.
From backup to restore
- Backup. Site and database backed up automatically.
- Off-site copy. A copy is kept independently of the host.
- Restore. If needed, restore from a usable backup.
Why "having a backup" isn't enough
Here's the real question: the day your site goes down, can you bring it back up? Many sites have a backup "somewhere." The problem is that on the day of the incident, it turns out to be too old, incomplete, or impossible to restore. A backup you can't bring back is not a backup — it's a false sense of security.
A real backup strategy answers three simple questions: how often (based on the site's activity), where (ideally a copy independent of the server), and whether it has already been checked to confirm it restores. For a business-critical site, a second backup on a separate platform avoids losing everything if the hosting itself is affected.
Put that way, it sounds obvious. Yet it's the point most often neglected — until the day it actually needs to work.
The bad surprises we want to help you avoid
The backup that won't restore
The file exists, but it's corrupted, in an incompatible format, or missing the database. A tested restore process avoids discovering this at the worst possible moment.
The backup from three weeks ago
The latest copy predates several sales or posts. Everything that happened since is lost. The frequency needs to match the site's actual activity.
The backup on the same server
If the hosting goes down, the backup goes down with it. An independent copy, kept elsewhere, changes everything on that day.
The active store
On WooCommerce, a useful backup covers orders and critical data, not just theme files. Otherwise you back up the storefront while forgetting the shop itself.
What's included, and what isn't
What's included
Regular backups according to your plan, an independent copy on higher tiers, a backup before every sensitive intervention, and a restore whenever a usable backup is available.
What's out of scope
Recovering data that was never backed up, repairing a heavily corrupted database, or rebuilding a site with no backup at all: we can step in, but without promising the impossible. We'd rather be upfront about that.
How it works, concretely
We set up a backup schedule matched to your site's pace, and make sure it doesn't sit on the same server as production. The goal isn't to stack up copies, but to have one you know actually restores.
Before any sensitive action, we back up again — that's the habit that lets us try things with confidence. And if a restore is ever needed, we carry it out as long as a usable backup exists and the technical environment allows it. You always know where things stand.
Frequently asked questions
How often should backups run?
It depends on your activity. A showcase site can get by with a daily backup; an active store needs a tighter rhythm and special attention to orders.
Does a backup guarantee I won't lose anything?
No — and be wary of anyone who promises that. It greatly reduces the risk, but the restore depends on how fresh the backup is and the state of the environment at the time of the incident.
Where are backups stored?
Ideally, in a copy independent of the production server. Higher tiers include a secondary backup on a separate platform, so you don't lose everything at once.
Do you test the restore?
That's the whole point: a backup is only worth something if it comes back up. We favor a verifiable restore process over a copy that's never been opened.
I already have backups from my host — is that enough?
It's a good start, but often not enough: same server, limited frequency, uncertain restore. An independent copy and a clear process make the difference on the day it matters.
Where to start?
Not sure where you stand
Not sure whether your backups would actually save you in a pinch? Run a free external scan: we look at the visible signals and tell you where the gaps are, without access to your site. Request an Express Audit.
You have a specific need
A one-off task, at a fixed price, with no commitment: we fix, clean, optimize, then stop. See interventions.
You want to stop thinking about it
We take care of it month after month, within a clear framework, and you keep full visibility. Discover Care.
Protect your site with restorable backups
Care includes a structured backup and restore strategy. You get back up quickly if something goes wrong.
Discover Care ProA restore depends on a usable backup and a compatible technical environment. No guaranteed-recovery promise. Pricing on the Care page.