More and more webmasters nowadays do not value the importance
of a complete website backup (files and databases). They have
left this to chance and good luck which poses a great risk to
their online presence.
Can you relate to this? Then read this important article which
might save you an arm and a leg later.
Web site backup is the most ignored task of the webmasters
simply because it poses no immediate threat to them until
something worse happen to their hosting server. Many times,
this task is set aside, delayed and even regarded as nuisance
to the busy website owner.
They just don't realize what is at stake here.
So before your website will be wiped out of the internet by
unexpected accidents like server breakdowns, hard disk failures,
hacking and DDOS attacks among other bad things, let me share
with you the 10 Backup E-S-S-E-N-T-I-A-L-S you should not live
without online.
EXPECT - Know that your web hosting company (even the biggest
and the most boastful out there) may encounter problems and
that your diligence to backup up will pay off later on. Online
computing has never been so unpredictable that the worse of
times will happen when you least expect it. With the proper
mindset, you are insuring the continuity of your online
endeavor in any eventualities. In short, be ready.
SCHEDULE - Your backup process should not compete with your
busy schedules. Create your own backup schedule at the most
convenient time for you in the week. If you're like me, I do
this during lunch and dinner times. Sometimes, I have to leave
my PC overnight working on the backups. If you can make it not
to conflict with your busy schedules, you will be able to keep
up with the demands of this job. In short, don't complicate.
STICK with it - Just do it. Patience is key to your backup
tasks. Once you have a schedule, stick with it. You must do
this diligently every time it should happen. This is a tough
challenge especially to busy people working online. But the
sooner you discipline yourself and make backing up your files a
habit, the more you will benefit from a worry-free online
environment. In short, get a good habit.
EVALUATE - After a while, test your backup files. A good backup
can be tested by simply restoring it on another system.
Evaluating your backup results from time to time is good way to
know that you are keeping what you should keep - a good and
working backup. In short, be sure.
NO Complacency - After some time, your backup schedule may slip
away and you will tend to forget or intentionally miss it. Don't
succumb to this temptation. Man has never been so busy in his
lifetime like it is today in this era of the high tech trends,
new developments and discoveries. In short, don't be lazy to
backup.
TRASH - Know which files to keep and not to keep. You need to
do this to keep your backup process as short and as efficient
as possible. It also saves you valuable resources like hard
disk space and backup mediums. Backup only what you need. Keep
out the trash and dump it. In short, don't sweat with the
trash.
INTUITION - Have faith in your backup results. Believe that
what you are doing is for your own good later on. Like vitamins
that keep your body healthy, backups keeps your mind away from
stress and worries. A good working backup will make you smile
even on the worst of times because you are insured by your
patience. In short, believe in good results.
AUTOMATE - Look for alternatives to traditional backup process
that can make your life simpler. There are several technologies
and softwares you can use now to generate the fastest and safest
backup files you will need to restore in case of emergency
without you lifting a finger. Automation is king in this lazy
man's world. In short, be efficient.
LIBERATE - Free yourself from worries and anxiety of
the unexpected. A death sentence that can be prevented will not
kill you. So think about what you can do more (like
sleeping more at night) than to think about what harm may come.
With your own backup systems established, you can retire at
night calmly knowing the next day, if you don't see your
websites as you should, you know you can publish it back within
the day even if your web host cannot recover it for you. In
short, relax and enjoy life to the max.
SECURITY - Nothing beats the feeling of being secured. This is
the reason why the insurance businesses have flourished over
the years. But more importantly, your commitment to backup your
files will not only save you from stress, humiliation,
frustration, anger and guilt, but also lift your spirit and
confidence because you know at the end of the day, your self
reliance is well worth it.
And that, my friend, is a great and wonderful feeling.
About The Author: Manny R. Jao II is self-taught webmaster
whose aim is to improve the lives and working habits of other
netrepreneurs just like him. He is the developer and owner of
the first automatic backup software for CPanel-powered websites
named CPSiteSaver which you can download at
http://www.cpsitesaver.com
