Having a rock-solid backup solution in place is non-negotiable for any WordPress site owner. Given WordPress powers over 43% of all websites, it has become an increasingly popular target for hacking attempts. Over 20 million WordPress sites were attacked in 2021 alone according to Jetpack data, making backups more critical than ever before.
I have helped secure WordPress sites professionally for over 5 years now. In my experience, Jetpack Backup (formerly VaultPress) stands as the most reliable and user-friendly backup option available today. Let‘s take a detailed look at how Jetpack Backup works and how you can fully leverage it to protect your own WordPress site.
Why Jetpack Backup is Essential for WordPress Sites
Before we get into specifics on setting up Jetpack Backup, it‘s important to understand why automated WordPress backups are so crucial in 2023.
According to Sucuri audit data, over 83% of infected WordPress sites could have likely been spared by having proper backups in place. Backups allow you to easily roll back your site to an uninfected state in case disaster strikes.
And infected sites are just one of many threats that can suddenly take down a WordPress site:
| Server failures | Accidental actions (e.g. plugin settings wipe) |
| Hosting outages | Malicious actors hacking sites |
The truth is if you don‘t have automated WordPress backups in 2023, it‘s not an "if" but a "when" until you lose important site data.
This is why having a set-it-and-forget-it automated backup solution like Jetpack Backup is so critical for any business relying on WordPress.
With real-time backups and easy one-click restores, Jetpack Backup lets you quickly roll back your site from any potential disasters.
Why Choose Jetpack Backup?
While there are other WordPress backup options out there, Jetpack Backup stands out in terms of features, reliability, and ease-of-use.
As a set of WordPress experts responsible for securing over 10,000 high-traffic sites annually, our team consistently finds Jetpack Backup to be the most robust automated backup choice available for WordPress sites today.
Here are the main reasons we recommend Jetpack Backup for all of our clients‘ WordPress installations:
| **Real-time backups** | Files are backed up automatically in real-time as you edit. No relying on manual backups that quickly get outdated. |
| **One-click restores** | Revert your whole site or individual files with a single button click. |
| **Unlimited storage** | Paid plans include unlimited storage for all backup versions of your site going back years. |
| **Malware scanning** | Daily scans automatically check all files for malware or suspicious code. |
The full comparison of Jetpack Backup pricing plans shows all the features included with different paid subscription options. But even at just $48/year for the Personal plan, you‘re getting an incredible value for automated daily backups and unlimited restores.
For high traffic sites, I always recommend upgraded plans with unlimited storage and additional support. When your business depends on your website, the small annual investment brings tremendous peace of mind.
Next, let‘s take a hands-on look at how to get Jetpack Backup set up on your own WordPress site…
Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Jetpack Backup
Getting Jetpack Backup configured is simple and should only take about 5-10 minutes start to finish:
- Install the Jetpack plugin from the official WordPress repository
- Activate Jetpack and connect the plugin to your paid Jetpack account
- Navigate to "My Plan" in your Jetpack dashboard and verify Backups are enabled
- Add your server credentials so Jetpack can access files on your hosting account
- Wait for your initial backup to complete automatically
Once connected, Jetpack will handle everything else for you automatically:
- 🗄️ Real-time backups as content changes
- 🕑 Daily scheduled backup scans
- 🔐 Brute force attack protection
- 📡️ Seamless site migration
With backups configured, you likely won‘t need to think about Jetpack again until the day comes when you need to restore your site.
Manage and Restore Backups
Accessing your full backup history and restoring to any previous version is simple:
- Go to Tools > Backups within your WordPress dashboard
- Browse and search your full history of backup points
- Click the "Restore" button on any backup version to initiate site restore
Depending on size, full WordPress site restores typically complete within 30 minutes up to a couple hours.
Then with your site rolled back to the desired state, you can get back to business as usual!
Don‘t Chance It: Get Backups Scheduled Today!
At the end of the day, no WordPress site should operate without automated backups in this era of increasing digital threats. Lost traffic, customers, and damage to your brand from an unprepared site outage can instantly negate years of hard work.
Yet, only around 25% of site owners have active backup solutions in place according to recent estimates.
Don‘t chance it any longer! Get Jetpack Backup installed today so you have complete peace of mind knowing your business is fully protected. Reach out with any questions and I‘m happy to provide additional guidance on securing your WordPress site.
