- PROACTIVE WORDPRESS SECURITY FOR BUSINESS
WordPress Security Services That Protect Your Site, Your Customers and Your Reputation
Every WordPress site can fail. A bad plugin update, a hosting problem, a hacked login or a simple human mistake can wipe out pages, orders and months of work in minutes.
Our backup service makes sure that never becomes a crisis. We run automated backups, store them off-site and verify them, so if something goes wrong we can bring your site back to a known good state.
- Automated daily backups, stored off-site
- WordPress specialists on hand for restores
- WordPress specialists on hand for restores
What You Get With Our WordPress Backup Service
Every plan is built around one goal: getting your site back quickly, with as little lost as possible.
Your files and database are backed up every day without anyone having to remember, so you never lose more than a short window of changes.
Backups are stored away from your live server, so a hosting failure or server compromise does not take your backups with it.
Backups are kept in more than one place [confirm storage setup], reducing the chance that a single failure leaves you with nothing.
Restore your site to an earlier version quickly, whether the problem was an update, a hack or an accidental deletion.
We check that backups complete and contain what they should, because a backup that can't be restored is not a backup.
Pages, posts, orders, settings, images and uploads are covered, not just theme files.
If a backup fails or looks wrong, we are notified and can fix it before you need it.
WordPress specialists handle the recovery, so you are not following instructions during an emergency.
Which Type Of WordPress Backup Is Right For You?
The right backup setup depends on how often your site changes and how much recent data you can afford to lose.
Option
Best for
What you get
Daily automated backups
Brochure sites, local businesses, content that changes occasionally
Daily file and database backups, off-site storage, restore points and verification checks
Business backups with extended retention
Growing companies, blogs and sites that update often
Everything in daily backups plus longer retention, more restore points and priority restore support
WooCommerce and membership backups
Online stores, membership sites, sites with orders and user data
More frequent backups [confirm], careful handling of order data and tested restores
Custom / enterprise backups
Multisite networks, high-traffic or compliance-sensitive sites
Custom schedules, separate storage, extended retention and agreed recovery procedures
Daily automated backups
Best for
Brochure sites, local businesses, content that changes occasionally
What you get
Daily file and database backups, off-site storage, restore points and verification checks
Business backups with extended retention
Best for
Growing companies, blogs and sites that update often
What you get
Everything in daily backups plus longer retention, more restore points and priority restore support
WooCommerce and membership backups
Best for
Online stores, membership sites, sites with orders and user data
What you get
More frequent backups [confirm], careful handling of order data and tested restores
Custom / enterprise backups
Best for
Multisite networks, high-traffic or compliance-sensitive sites
What you get
Custom schedules, separate storage, extended retention and agreed recovery procedures
When a managed backup service is the right fit If your site brings in leads or sales and you don’t want to depend on a single copy stored with your host, managed off-site backups give you a safety net you can actually trust.
When host backups alone may be enough A small, rarely changing site with a host that offers reliable, restorable backups can be fine for lower-risk needs. We will tell you honestly if you do not need a separate service.
Our WordPress Backup Process, Step By Step
We follow the same careful routine for every site, so your backups are reliable when you need them.
Phase
What we do
What you receive
What it prevents
1. Site and risk review
Review your site size, how often it changes, hosting, plugins and what data is business-critical.
A short summary of what needs protecting
Backing up the wrong things, or too rarely
2. Schedule and storage plan
Decide backup frequency, retention and where copies are stored.
A clear backup plan
Gaps in coverage or backups kept only on the live server
3. Setup and first backup
Configure automated backups, connect off-site storage and run an initial full backup.
A complete first backup
Starting without a verified baseline
4. Verification
Check that files, database and media are included and that backups are complete.
Confirmed, usable backups
Corrupted or incomplete backups that fail when needed
5. Restore testing
Test a restore on a staging copy or separate environment where possible.
Proof that recovery works
Discovering restore problems during an emergency
6. Monitoring and alerts
Watch backup jobs and respond to failures or unusual changes in size.
Alerts and fixes for failed backups
Silent backup failures that go unnoticed for weeks
7. Restore on demand
Restore your site, or specific parts of it, when something goes wrong.
A recovered site
Extended downtime and lost content
8. Review and reporting
Review backup health regularly and adjust schedule or retention as your site grows.
A regular summary and recommendations
Outgrowing your backup plan without realizing it
1. Site and risk review
What we do
Review your site size, how often it changes, hosting, plugins and what data is business-critical.
What you receive
A short summary of what needs protecting
What it prevents
Backing up the wrong things, or too rarely
2. Schedule and storage plan
What we do
Decide backup frequency, retention and where copies are stored.
What you receive
A clear backup plan
What it prevents
Gaps in coverage or backups kept only on the live server
3. Setup and first backup
What we do
Configure automated backups, connect off-site storage and run an initial full backup.
What you receive
A complete first backup
What it prevents
Starting without a verified baseline
4. Verification
What we do
Check that files, database and media are included and that backups are complete.
What you receive
Confirmed, usable backups
What it prevents
Corrupted or incomplete backups that fail when needed
5. Restore testing
What we do
Test a restore on a staging copy or separate environment where possible.
What you receive
Proof that recovery works
What it prevents
Discovering restore problems during an emergency
6. Monitoring and alerts
What we do
Watch backup jobs and respond to failures or unusual changes in size.
What you receive
Alerts and fixes for failed backups
What it prevents
Silent backup failures that go unnoticed for weeks
7. Restore on demand
What happens
Restore your site, or specific parts of it, when something goes wrong.
What you receive
A recovered site
What it prevents
Extended downtime and lost content
8. Review and reporting
What we do
Review backup health regularly and adjust schedule or retention as your site grows.
What you receive
A regular summary and recommendations
What it prevents
Outgrowing your backup plan without realizing it
Our WordPress Backup Process, Step by Step (quick overview cards)
Review and plan: We learn how your site changes and decide what to protect.
Set up and verify: We configure backups, store them off-site and confirm they're complete.
Test and monitor: We test restores and watch for failed or unusual backups.
Restore when needed: If something breaks, we bring your site back.
Setup time depends on site size, hosting access and how quickly approvals come back.
What Can Delay Your Backup Setup
- Missing access to WordPress, hosting or the domain registrar
- Hosting that restricts backup tools or resource usage
- Hosting that restricts backup tools or resource usage
- Existing backup plugins that conflict with new ones
- Sites already infected, which must be cleaned before a safe baseline is taken
- Custom code or unusual server configurations
- Compliance requirements that affect where and how long data can be stored
- Multiple stakeholders needing to approve storage and retention decisions
Most delays come from access and site size. Sharing logins up front is the quickest way to get protected.
WordPress Backup Cost And Plans
Our backup plans start at $39 to $179 per month for small sites, with higher tiers for stores and busy websites. The right plan depends on site size, change frequency and retention needs. These are suggested prices and must be confirmed.
- Essential
$39 – $79 /month
Best for: Small business and brochure sites
- Daily automated backups
- Off-site storage
- One-click restore points
- Verification checks
- Email support
- Professional
$99 – $179/month
Best for: Growing businesses, active blogs, small WooCommerce stores
- Everything in Essential
- Longer retention
- Restore testing
- Failure alerts and response
- Priority restore support
- Enterprise
Custom quote
Best for: High-traffic, multisite and compliance-sensitive sites
- Everything in Business
- Custom schedule
- Separate storage
- Extended retention
- Agreed recovery procedures
- Retention periods, restore times, storage limits and any recovery commitments must be confirmed before being stated publicly.
What Moves a Backup Quote From One Tier to the Next
Site size, media library and database size
Restore testing and response expectations
How often content, orders or user data change
Compliance or data-location requirements
Backup frequency and retention requirements
Hosting limits that affect backup tools
Number of sites or multisite networks
Whether the site is also under a maintenance plan
What WordPress Backups Cost in Your First Year
The backup plan is the main cost. These are the other items that can appear, and who normally pays for them.
Cost
What it covers
When you pay
Backup plan
Automated backups, off-site storage, verification and support
You, monthly or annually
Setup and first backup
Configuration and baseline backup
One-time fee or included
Large or complex restores
Recovery that needs significant manual work
Included or quoted depending on plan
Cleanup of an existing infection
Removing malware before a clean baseline can be taken
Quoted separately if needed
Hosting
Server resources for your site
You, billed by your host
Premium plugin licenses
Paid tools your site depends on
You, billed by the vendor
Maintenance and security
Updates, scanning and monitoring beyond backups
Optional
Backup plan
What it covers
Automated backups, off-site storage, verification and support
Who you pay
You, monthly or annually
Setup and first backup
What it covers
Configuration and baseline backup
Who you pay
One-time fee or included
Extra storage or retention
What it covers
Larger sites or longer backup history
Who you pay
Optional add-on
Large or complex restores
What it covers
Recovery that needs significant manual work
Who you pay
Included or quoted depending on plan
Cleanup of an existing infection
What it covers
Removing malware before a clean baseline can be taken
Who you pay
Quoted separately if needed
Hosting
What it covers
Server resources for your site
Who you pay
You, billed by your host
Premium plugin licenses
What it covers
Paid tools your site depends on
Who you pay
You, billed by the vendor
Maintenance and security
What it covers
Updates, scanning and monitoring beyond backups
Who you pay
Optional
Hosting and third-party license costs are paid directly to those providers.
Want A Fixed Quote For Your Backups?
Tell us about your site and how much it changes, and we’ll recommend the right backup plan with a clear first-year cost.
Why We Store Backups Off-Site and Test Restores
Storing backups on the same server as your website puts your data at risk. If the server fails, gets hacked or your account is suspended, your backups could disappear too.
We use off-site storage, backup verification and tested restores to ensure your website can be recovered when it matters.
Host-only backups: Limited protection when your server or hosting account fails.
Managed backups: Secure off-site copies, reliable recovery and expert support when you need it.
Reliability, Security And Recovery Built Into Every Plan
A backup service is only as good as how reliably it restores your site.
Automated schedules, failure alerts and verification checks help ensure backups run and are complete.
Backups are stored away from your live server, and we recommend access controls and encryption for stored copies [confirm].
Restore points and expert support help you return to a known good version after a failed update, hack or error.
Also considered for every site
- Files, database and uploads all covered
- Backups taken before major updates
- Clean baselines, so infected files are not preserved
- Restore testing on a separate copy where possible
- Retention that matches how fast your site changes
These are recommended practices and typical inclusions. Confirm exactly what each plan contains before publishing.
What We Check On Every Backup
We verify your backups against this list, so you know they’re usable.
- Backup job completed successfully
- Website files included
- Database included
- Media uploads and custom content included
- Backup size consistent with previous backups
- Copy stored off the live server
- Retention schedule applied correctly
- Restore point available and accessible
- Restore tested on a staging or separate copy
- Failure alerts working
- No signs of malware in the backup baseline
- Storage space and limits within range
Who Owns Your Website And What You Receive
You stay in control of your site, your data and your backups.
Your site, content and data remain yours. We protect them on your behalf.
You can request a copy of your backups.
You keep administrator access to WordPress and your accounts.
You receive regular backup status and recommendations.
Ownership, access, data location and cancellation terms must be confirmed in your service agreement.
How To Choose A WordPress Backup Service: 7 Questions To Ask
Where are backups stored? Backups kept only on your web server are not enough.
How often are backups taken? Daily may suit a brochure site, but a busy store may need more.
How long are backups kept? Short retention can leave you without a clean version when a problem is found late.
Do you test restores? Ask for evidence that backups can be recovered.
Does it include the database and uploads? Files alone are not a full backup.
Who handles the restore and how fast? Understand the process before an emergency.
Can I get my backups if I leave? You should not be locked in.
Who We Provide WordPress Backups For
We protect WordPress websites for businesses that cannot afford to lose their content, orders or customer data.
Our team works remotely with clients in the US, UK, Canada, UAE and Australia. You can browse the industries we serve or see how we work in each market.
Meet the Team Who Will Build Your Site
Digital Marketing
Client Relationship & SEO Expert
UI UX & WordPress Web Designer
Plus 9 more in-house specialists
Copywriters, ecommerce specialists, WordPress maintenance engineers, and client success managers all on staff, never outsourced.
- Contact Us
WP Web Designers That Help You Grow
Share your project. We’ll review it, ask the right questions, and send you a clear scope.
You can also browse our full portfolio.
Related Services For Your Protected Website
Keeping it healthy
For updates, monitoring and fixes, see our WordPress maintenance services.
Protecting it
For firewalls, malware scanning and incident response, see our WordPress security services.
Hosting it
For performance-tuned servers and managed environments, see our WordPress hosting services.
WordPress Backups Faqs
How much does a WordPress backup service cost?
Our suggested plans start around $39–$79 per month for Essential and $99–$179 per month for Business, with custom quotes for Enterprise. The final price depends on site size, backup frequency and retention. We confirm everything in a free consultation.
What do your WordPress backups include?
They cover your site files, database and media uploads, so pages, posts, settings, images and, for stores, order data are included. Your quote lists exactly what is covered.
How often are backups taken?
Our plans include automated daily backups. Busy stores and frequently updated sites may need more frequent backups.
Where are my backups stored?
Backups are stored off-site, away from your live server, so a server failure or compromise does not take them with it.
How long do you keep backups?
Retention depends on your plan. Longer retention is helpful if a problem isn’t discovered right away.
How long does a restore take?
It depends on site size and the problem. Small sites can often be restored quickly, while large stores take longer. We will confirm expectations in your agreement.
My host already makes backups. Do I still need this?
Host backups can help, but they often share the same server and have limited retention or restore options. A separate off-site service adds a second layer of protection.
Can you back up WooCommerce orders and customer data?
Yes. Stores are covered, but they change constantly, so we recommend a plan with more frequent backups and a restore process that considers recent orders.
What if my site is hacked and the backup is infected?
That is why we verify backups and keep multiple restore points, so we can look for a clean version. Cleanup of an existing infection may be quoted separately.
Do backups affect my site speed or SEO?
Well-configured backups run in a way that limits impact on visitors. Restoring a working site quickly also helps protect search visibility after a problem.
Who owns my backups and data?
You do. We manage backups on your behalf, and you keep ownership of your content and data.
Ready to Talk About Your WordPress Hosting?
Tell us about your site and how much you can afford to lose. We’ll recommend the right plan and give you a clear first-year cost.
