 None of us like to make backups. We usually only think of them the moment a hard drive dies. But a digital backup is an essential precaution and can cover us from the risk of losing valuable work. Maybe you use a free web host such as WordPress or Blogger, or you may have paid for a shared space on a server or own your own web server. Wherever your content is hosted, it can be vulnerable to attack. In an event of a DDOS, backing up your content allows you to restore it to another location. A backup keeps exact copies of everything so it can all be replaced immediately. All this requires is a bit of discipline to back up your site regularly. It is not a question of if we need a backup, but when we need it. Whatever type of hosting service you use, it's important to learn how to back up your content effectively. Learn more here.