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A backup needs both files and a database
Treat the two parts as a recoverable set, not unrelated downloads.
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Maintain access, updates and recoverable copies.
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Match backup frequency to the changes you can lose
Choose the schedule around recoverable work, not habit.
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Keep a copy outside the hosting account
A second location should not depend on the same account failing safely.
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Rehearse a restore before you need one
A recovery exercise should be isolated from real customers and services.
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Plan an update window around the site's work
Make room for verification and recovery, not just installation.
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Choose automatic updates plugin by plugin
Automation still needs a person responsible for failures.
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Give each collaborator the access the task needs
Choose permissions from responsibilities, not status.
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Replace a shared administrator login
Individual accounts make access changes easier to control.
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