A Simple Backup Routine for Small Sites

Why small sites need backups

One wrong click, one failed update, one defacement — without backup, recovery starts from zero and costs real money. With backup, it takes hours.

The simplified 3-2-1

• 3 copies of important data (hosting + 2 elsewhere).
• 2 different media (e.g. hosting backup + Google Drive).
• 1 off the main server.

A practical schedule

• Rarely-changing sites: automatic weekly backups.
• Daily orders: daily backups.
• Before big updates: one manual backup.
• Test a restore once a year — an untested backup may not work.

Ask your provider: "where are backups and how often?" A confused answer is a red flag.