We all know the drill when it comes to backing up our phones, laptops, or desktops. It’s practically second nature: lose your phone, and your photos, apps, and contacts magically reappear after a restore.
But what about your website or web application?
For a lot of people, that doesn’t even cross their minds… until it’s too late.
Why Backups Aren’t Just for Devices
Your website is more than just code sitting somewhere in the cloud. It’s your storefront, your marketing hub, your client portal — maybe even your whole business. And like any critical system, it’s vulnerable to:
- Hackers exploiting weak points
- Viruses or malware sneaking in
- Accidental deletions (hey, it happens to the best of us)
- Hosting providers going belly-up overnight
The truth is, without a solid backup plan, one glitch, hack, or crash could leave your site down for days… or gone for good.
It Starts with Code, But Doesn’t End There
Yes, storing your source code in a private repository like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket is essential. That keeps your intellectual property safe, version-controlled, and ready to restore if something breaks.
But here’s where a lot of folks miss the mark:
What about your assets and daily-changing data?
Think about:
✅ Images and videos you upload
✅ Blog posts or articles you publish
✅ User-generated content or account data
✅ Orders, transactions, or other live database info
Backing up your code is step one, but without copies of your latest assets and data, restoring your site could still leave it looking like it’s stuck in 2020.
One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Tailoring Your Backup Plan
Your backup strategy depends on how much your site evolves:
- Active sites with daily updates — Aim for daily backups of both assets and databases
- Moderately updated sites — Weekly backups may do the trick
- Static sites that rarely change — Monthly backups might be enough
The key? Don’t wing it. Have a defined, tested plan in place — and make sure someone owns the process because even the best backup plans aren’t great if no one is ensuring it’s working properly.
Disaster-Proof Your Business
I know, it’s easy to think, “It’s been fine for years. Why bother now?”
But tech has a way of biting back when you least expect it.
We’ve seen businesses lose entire sites overnight:
☠️ Ransomware locking files
☠️ Hosting providers shutting down
☠️ Poorly coded updates breaking critical functionality
The good news? You don’t have to face this alone.
Catelleon Solutions specializes in keeping your website secure, backed up, and ready for the unexpected. We help businesses build real-world recovery plans — so a tech disaster doesn’t turn into a business disaster.
Need help creating a smart, reliable backup plan?
Let’s chat… Your website’s too important to gamble with.