As any webmaster should know, backing up your website’s data is the only sure way to ensure against a catastrophe. Knowing this will still leave you with a lot of questions though, such as; “How often should I back up my website?”, or “How do I back up my website?”.

To answer this question, a simple answer is not enough. This is because the demands of each website is not equal, for instance; if a website is only updated sporadically, then backing it up after ever update could be the most efficient solution; however, if your website holds a massive database with hundreds or thousands of users and products, with new information being added on a near constant basis, having back-ups running nearly constantly could be the best solution, helping you to avoid liability and loss of revenue.

Depending upon the hosting package you’ve acquired, this may already be happening, and if it isn’t, acquiring it through your hosting company is a good choice.