Understanding how to backup a copy of a website after you have created it using our Site Builder is important in case something goes wrong after you have published it. A backup copy of a website’s content means you have a safety net and can recover your files if needed. The Site Builder platform retains the template structure, widgets and plugins, however the content of the website can still be backed up to your harddrive.

Steps to Backup a Copy of A Website’s Content

To save all your website’s content and images, follow these steps:

1. Create a dedicated folder for website content on your computer. 

2. Open a new document (Word, Pages, Google Docs, etc) and transfer the text content from each page into it. 

3. Save each page, ensuring you create clear headings for easy organisation. 

4. If you want to store images in the same folder, create a sub-folder called Images.

5. Either manually copy the images from your PC to this folder or right-click on each image on the website and save it under its respective page name.

Note: Domain.co.za’s Website Builder operates exclusively on our servers, so you cannot store an external copy of a website created using it. However, we maintain full backups of the entire site on our servers. It is recommended you keep a copy of your site’s text and image content for personal use. 

Additional Information

Why Backup a Copy of Your Website 

Preventing Data Loss

Malware infections, server malfunctions, hacking, and software bugs are just a few of the causes of data loss. Keeping regular backups of your website is a safety precaution, enabling you to return it to a previous stable version and help recover lost data if there is an issue. 

Minimising Downtime

Restoring your website from a backup can reduce the time it is unavailable if it goes down for any reason, including data loss. Maintaining a great user experience is important for SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) and avoiding a decline in online traffic, revenue, and reputation. 

Security Breach Recovery

Having backups enables you to restore your website to its previous condition before an incident like a hack or security breach. This helps guarantee your website’s integrity and the protection of sensitive data. 

Content Recovery

Accidental deletion, modification, or any other loss of website content can occur, especially in collaborative environments. Backups offer a quick and easy way of recovering overwritten or deleted content due to human error or similar issues. 

Protection During Updates

You may have unexpected errors or compatibility problems when updating your website’s software, themes, or plugins. Having backups lets you restore functionality and undo the changes that may have caused the problem if necessary. 

Business Continuity

Keeping backups is essential for companies that depend on the availability of their websites to generate income and engage with their customers. It helps guarantee that the businesses can bounce back from setbacks fast and carry on as usual. 

About the Domain.co.za Website Builder 

The Website Builder on Domain.co.za provides an easy way to create user-friendly, fully functional websites. With the help of over 200 expertly designed templates, drag-and-drop plugins and widgets, and mobile responsiveness, you can quickly and easily develop professional-looking websites without needing to know how to code. 

You also get access to e-commerce functionality with a range of payment gateways and the user-friendly SEO feature to help you improve visibility on search engines like Google.