Backing up your funeral home website regularly is essential to safeguard your data and ensure minimal downtime in case of an issue. Follow these steps to create backups:
- Install a Backup Plugin: We recommend using plugins like UpdraftPlus or BackupBuddy, which automate the backup process.
- Configure Backup Settings: In UpdraftPlus, for example, go to Settings and set up automatic backups. You can choose to back up files, databases, or both. We recommend setting backups to run weekly, or daily if your site has frequent updates (such as new obituaries or blog posts).
- Choose Backup Storage: For extra security, store backups on external locations like Google Drive, Dropbox, or an external server. Most plugins allow you to link your backup plugin to these storage locations.
- Run a Backup: From the plugin’s dashboard, click Backup Now to create an immediate backup.
Restoring a Backup: If something goes wrong, you can restore a backup by navigating to the backup plugin and selecting the backup you want to restore. The process will overwrite the existing website files and database with the saved backup.
By keeping regular backups, you protect your funeral home website from data loss, ensuring client families can always access important information.
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