A backup before every change
Before we change anything on your site, we make a full copy of it. It sounds like a detail, but it is one of the most important rules in our work: it means that even if something went against our plan, or if you do not like the result of the changes, it is always possible to return to the state before our work. We work with a safety net, not on a live system without cover. As a result, updates, fixes and rebuilds stop being a "what if it breaks" risk, because there is always something to go back to.
In brief
- A full copy (files and database) before the first change.
- Risky changes tested first on a copy or staging.
- Always reversible to the starting state.
- A backup before a change is part of the work, not an extra cost.
How it works
A backup before we start
A full restore point, files and database, is created before we make any change to the site.
Working on a copy where possible
Risky changes (e.g. a major update) are tested first on a copy or staging, and only a verified version goes to the live site.
Always reversible
If you do not like the result or something behaves differently than expected, we return to the starting state without drama and without data loss.
A copy independent of the server
We keep the restore point so it is available even when something goes wrong with the site server itself.
What you get
- Zero risk of an "irreversible" change to your site.
- Peace of mind that the working version cannot be permanently broken.
- Safe updates and rebuilds, there is always something to go back to.
- Protection even against the effects of a plain human mistake.
Want changes without the risk?
Describe what needs doing on the site and we will handle it safely, with a backup before every change.
Get in touch, free quote →Frequently asked questions
Is the backup an extra charge?
No. A backup before a change is a standard part of our work, not a separate line on the invoice.
Do you also make backups under ongoing care?
Yes. In care plans, backups are made regularly and automatically, not just during a one-off repair, so you always have a fresh restore point.
How long do you keep the backup after the work?
We keep the restore point from a given job for a reasonable time after it is done. Under ongoing care, backups are refreshed on a set schedule.