Hosted.com’s Website Builder operates exclusively on its servers, so users can make a copy backup of a website, or store an external copy of a website created using this solution.
However, Hosted.com maintains a full backup website of the entire solution on our servers. If you want to retain a copy of your website’s content for your personal use, it’s up to you.
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Backup A Copy Of A Website
To save all your content and images, follow these steps:
1. Create a dedicated folder for website content on your computer.
2. Open a new document and transfer the content from each page into this folder.
3. Save each page, ensuring that you create clear headings so everything is easy to organize and find.
4. If you want to store images in the same folder, create a sub-folder named “Images”.
5. Either manually copy the images from your PC to this folder, or right-click on each image on the website and save it under its respective page name.
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Significance Of Making A Copy Backup Website
Prevention of Data Loss
The first thing to remember is: your website comprises various items of information stored in files on your computer’s hard drive which you can access over the internet. You can lose this data for several reasons including server failure, software glitches, and malware functions. This is why it’s vital to back up regularly so that your website is constantly updated and can be restored in the case of any of these situations.
Minimizing Downtime
When your website goes down, one of the best ways to minimize downtime, whether it’s from data loss, an outage, or another issue, is to restore your website from a backup. This is essential to maintain a positive user experience for those accessing your website, which will prevent loss of web traffic, revenue, and reputation.
Security Breach Recovery
If your website is compromised in a security data breach, you must have a backup. This will ensure you can recover your website in a clean state, to before the incident. Sensitive data must be protected and your website’s integrity maintained, or you will lose business.
Content Recovery
Losing content for any reason, whether accidentally deleting it, changing the content, or for another reason, can happen in a collaborative environment. Backups are a way to recover lost or overwritten content quickly and easily. If you deleted your website in error within 30 days, you can restore it, using various tools.
Protection During Updates
Unexpected errors can occur when you update your website’s platform, themes, or plugins. If this happens, you could face compatibility issues or unexpected errors. With backups, you can return your website to what it was before you made changes and restore its functionality.
Business Continuity
This refers to a business website remaining operational even after it has been disrupted. This is particularly important for businesses that rely on the uptime of their websites to generate revenue or engage customers. Backups are vital for business continuity. It ensures that the companies can quickly recover from disruptions and continue operating smoothly.
About Hosted.com’s Website Builder
Hosted.com’s Website Builder offers a simple solution for creating affordable and user-friendly websites. It offers over 200 professionally designed templates, customizable widgets, and essential features such as mobile responsiveness and e-commerce functionality to assist users in creating a website – in no time and with minimal effort.
The platform is also cost-effective and can be added as an optional feature to cPanel Web Hosting plans. Its ease of use, including drag-and-drop widgets and intuitive editing tools, makes it suitable for users of all levels. Hosted.com’s Website Builder is the perfect solution for individuals and businesses who want a professional online presence.