How to back up Wordpress blog?

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by sjohal2006, Aug 4, 2009.

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    Hi there,

    Got my blog hosted with Hostgator, therefore wp admin etc is only with my Hostgator, so if that ever failed once, then I would be without my blog and hard work. Just wondered how I can back up my blog posts etc? Other than copying and pasting each, also I want to back all files up, so if it ever went down I could host my blog elsewhere (I formatted computer, and didn't save my work), but it is up on the net, so thats not a problem (I assume) I can just go to cuteftp and just download the folder and re upload when required?

    Am I right?

    Much appreciated, any advice appreciated :)
     
    sjohal2006, Aug 4, 2009 IP
  2. sjohal2006

    sjohal2006 Active Member

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    Infact, just downloaded WP-DB is that all I need? And schedule it to backup the databases each week etcc? Is that all I need the database ?

    It backups a .sql .... is this all I will need if my website comes under fire (Hosting failure etc?) .... I really am a little cautious at the moment. Just want my mind at rest !
     
    sjohal2006, Aug 4, 2009 IP
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    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    You need to take home directory backup as well through cpanel backup option for your theme files etc.

    WP - DB backup is good for mysql db backup.

    DON.
     
    deluxdon, Aug 4, 2009 IP