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UpdraftPlus vs Solid Backups (Formerly iThemes and Backup Buddy)
Updated on: 08/07/2024 Choosing the right backup plugin for your WordPress site matters a great deal. Whichever you choose will be responsible for keeping your data safe and easily recoverable in case of emergencies. But with so many backup plugins available, which is...
How to set up additional retention rules for your UpdraftPlus backup
In this blog, we will show you how to add additional retention rules when backing up your WordPress sites with UpdraftPlus. https://youtu.be/Z5vaHBCfCvw By adding additional retention rules, all backups that are older than a certain date will be grouped together and...
The risks and pitfalls of WordPress auto-updates
When a new version of WordPress launched in August of 2020, something else came with it: a brand-spanking-new updates feature, along with the risks and pitfalls of WordPress auto-updates. This marked a step-up from previous WordPress releases, in which plugins and...
How to protect your WordPress admin area (7 steps)
Content management system platforms like WordPress have successfully democratized website building in the current digital era, with what used to be a potentially expensive and tedious and difficult process, now becoming easier and more accessible for both...
How to upgrade from Free UpdraftPlus to UpdraftPlus Premium
When upgrading from your Free version of UpdraftPlus to UpdraftPlus Premium, the process can be a little tricky if it is your first time. As UpdraftPlus Premium is not listed on WP.org, it isn’t as simple as just clicking an upgrade button. But if you follow this easy...