Why Backups are Your Business’s Superhero Before Updating WordPress

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Dear Busy Business Owners,

Let’s face it, in the bustling world of business, updating your WordPress site feels a lot like that awkward family reunion. It’s necessary, but you’d rather be doing… literally anything else. However, before you click ‘update’ faster than a kid hitting snooze on a Monday morning, let’s talk about the unsung hero of the digital world – backups.

1. The Tale of the Unexpected

Imagine this: It’s a beautiful morning, you’ve had your coffee, and you decide it’s time to update your WordPress plugins, core, and themes. You click ‘update’, and suddenly, your website looks like a Picasso painting gone wrong. Panic ensues. This, dear friends, is not a drill but a very real possibility if updates are done without a backup.

2. Backups: The Cape Your Website Wears

Why are backups crucial, you ask? Well, they are like that superhero cape your website wears, ready to swoop in and save the day when things go south. Updates, although mostly beneficial, can sometimes clash with other plugins or themes, leading to compatibility issues, feature malfunctions, or worse, website downtime. And downtime for a business website is like accidentally sleeping through an important meeting – not a good look.

3. Casual Bloggers vs. Business Owners: A Backup Odyssey

Now, if you’re a casual blogger, updating without a backup might be like riding a bicycle without a helmet. Risky, but not life-altering. But for business owners, it’s like riding a unicycle, on a tightrope, over a shark tank. Dramatic? Maybe. Necessary? Absolutely. Your website is the digital face of your business, and any downtime or glitches can affect your credibility, customer trust, and sales.

4. The “It Won’t Happen to Me” Syndrome

Many business owners suffer from the “it won’t happen to me” syndrome. Spoiler alert: It can, and it might. Updates are a bit like playing the lottery – most of the time, it’s smooth sailing, but sometimes, you hit the jackpot of glitches. And when that happens, having a backup is like having a winning ticket.

5. The One-Two Punch of Regular Backups

Regular backups are not just a one-time affair. They’re like brushing your teeth – do it regularly, or face the consequences. Before any update, ensure you have a recent backup. This way, if your site does a Houdini and disappears, you can restore it to its former glory with a few clicks. It’s like having a time machine, but for your website.

6. The Magic of Automated Backups

In the era of “I have a meeting about a meeting,” who has the time to manually backup their website? This is where automated backup solutions come in. They’re like that reliable friend who always remembers your birthday. Set it, forget it, and let the technology do its magic.

7. A Small Step for You, A Giant Leap for Your Website

Updating your WordPress site without a backup is like sending a text to your ex – you might regret it. Backing up takes minimal effort but can save you hours, if not days, of headache. It’s a small step for you, but a giant leap for your website’s health.

8. The Bottom Line

In conclusion, backups are to business websites what coffee is to Monday mornings – absolutely essential. They provide peace of mind, save time, and protect your online presence. So, before you hit that update button, make sure your superhero cape (a.k.a. your backup) is securely fastened. Your future self will thank you, probably with a superhero cape of its own.

You should also store your backups in a remote location – not on the server your website is being hosted on! Preferably, the backups are stored in even another data centre. If you store your important and vital website backups on the same server or in the same data center and a catastrophe occurs there, you could be out of luck if you ever need access to them!

We can help you with all of this with our WordPress Care And Maintenance Packages.

Remember, in the world of WordPress updates, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Back it up!

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