WordPress Automated Backups

Backups that exist but have never been tested are not backups. We configure automated daily backups with offsite encrypted storage, retention policies that match your needs, and regularly tested restoration so you know your backup actually works when you need it.

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90%

of hacked CMS sites are WordPress, and without reliable backups, a successful attack or failed update can mean permanent data loss and weeks of rebuilding

Sucuri, 2022

Automated Backups

Automated WordPress backup systems including daily full-site backups, offsite encrypted storage, configurable retention policies, integrity verification, and tested one-click restoration capabilities.

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What's Included

Everything you get with our Automated Backups

Daily Automated Backups

Complete site backups running daily including WordPress files, database, uploads, plugin data, and server configurations captured automatically

Offsite Encrypted Storage

Backups stored in a separate geographic location from your server, encrypted at rest, with configurable retention periods from 30 to 365 days

Tested Restoration

Regular test restores to verify backup integrity so you know your backups actually work, plus one-click restoration when you need to recover

Our Backup Configuration Process

Backup Strategy Design

We assess your site's backup needs: how frequently your content changes, how much data you store, what your recovery time objective is, and how long you need to retain backups. We design a backup schedule and retention policy that matches your requirements.

Backup System Setup

We configure automated backups that capture your complete WordPress installation: database, files, uploads, plugin data, and configurations. Backups are compressed, encrypted, and transferred to offsite storage on your chosen schedule.

Offsite Storage Configuration

We set up offsite storage in a separate geographic location from your hosting server. Storage is encrypted at rest with access controls that prevent unauthorized retrieval. Retention policies automatically manage storage by removing backups older than your chosen retention period.

Restoration Testing

We perform a full test restore to verify backup integrity: database content, uploaded files, plugin functionality, and theme rendering all confirmed working. We document the restoration process and verify it can be completed within your recovery time objective.

Key Benefits

Rapid Recovery from Any Disaster

Hack, failed update, accidental deletion, corrupted database: whatever happens, you can restore your entire site to its state from any day within your retention period. One-click restoration means your site is back online in minutes, not days. You do not rebuild from scratch; you restore from a verified backup.

Offsite Protection

Your backups are stored in a separate geographic location from your server and encrypted at rest. If your server is compromised, your backups are safe. If your hosting provider has an outage, your backups are accessible. Your data exists independently of any single point of failure.

Verified Backup Integrity

We regularly test-restore your backups to verify they are complete and functional. You never have to wonder if your backup will work when you need it. We verify the database restores correctly, all files are present, and the restored site functions identically to the original.

Research & Evidence

Backed by industry research and proven results

CMS Hacking Report

90% of hacked CMS sites are WordPress, making robust backup systems essential for disaster recovery

Sucuri (2022)

Data Loss Cost

The average cost of data loss for small businesses exceeds $8,000 per incident, not including lost revenue during downtime

Infrascale (2022)

Attack Volume

WordPress sites face 90,000 attacks per minute globally, any one of which could require restoring from a clean backup

Wordfence (2023)

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should my WordPress site be backed up?

Daily is the standard for most business sites. If your site changes more frequently, such as an active WooCommerce store processing orders throughout the day, we can configure more frequent backups: every 6 hours, every hour, or even real-time database replication. The right frequency depends on how much data you can afford to lose between backups.

Where are backups stored?

Offsite, in a separate geographic location from your hosting server. We typically use Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, or similar enterprise storage services. This means a server failure, data center issue, or hosting provider problem does not affect your backups. All backup data is encrypted at rest.

How quickly can my site be restored from a backup?

Most WordPress sites can be fully restored within 15 to 60 minutes depending on the size of the database and file storage. Small sites restore in under 15 minutes. Large sites with extensive media libraries may take up to an hour. We test restoration time during setup so you know exactly what to expect.

My hosting provider says they do backups. Why do I need separate backups?

Most hosting providers store backups on the same server or in the same data center as your site. If the server has a catastrophic failure or the data center has an outage, your backups may be lost along with your site. Hosting provider backups also typically have short retention periods and are not regularly tested. Our backup system stores data offsite, encrypts it, and is regularly test-restored.

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