Have you ever played a deadly game like chicken, just because you thought it was cool?

If you are using WordPress, you are needlessly engaging in this deadly game without even knowing it. Every day countless bloggers are shocked to find that their blog is lost forever because of a critical mistake; they didn't backup their MYSQL database.

The MYSQL database is the backbone of your WordPress blog. The problem is, this database doesn't reside in your WordPress folder, but on another part of the server. This file must be backed up separately.

When faced with a server crash, these bloggers are then slapped with the harsh reality that their entire blog has been wiped out completely. Some people are even naive enough to think their hosts have made a backup of their databases. Three years ago, I was faced with this exact scenario when my Website host had a major server crash. My host told me that I needed to use my MYSQL database backups to restore my blogs, which of course I didn't have (I did have plenty of salty tears, however).

Trust me, you don't want to ever hear those words. Everything I had worked so hard for was now gone. Of course my misfortune is your gain, because I am going to teach you how to properly backup your MYSQL database.

Ready? Set... Go...

Step one:

Go and download the "WordPress Database Backup" plugin here:

http://www.ilfilosofo.com/blog/wp-db-backup

Step two:

Install the plugin on your blog.

Step three:

Now set your plugin to make either weekly or daily backups. This selection is of course entirely up to you. If you post often to your blog, I would suggest daily backups. If not, then a weekly backup may suffice. Also, if you use the email option, be sure that your email provider will allow you to accept large files.

This entire process should take no more than 15 minutes per blog. About the time it takes to order a pizza and pick it up. I would suggest that it is well worth taking the time to use this plugin for every blog you own. If not, don't come crying to me when your blog is lost forever!

Now don't forget you can thank me by sending a donation my way!

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