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Create a backup of the existing website’s content and database
Creating a backup of your existing website’s content and database is important before making any significant updates or launching a new site. A backup ensures you can restore the old site if anything goes wrong during the transition.
How to do it on Webflow?
Personally, I never had such issues. I still do it for safety reasons when working for my clients.
- Export Content: Use your CMS or hosting provider’s tools to export all site content, including posts, pages, and media files.
- Backup Database: Create a complete backup of your website’s database, which contains all the site’s data.
- Store Safely: Save the backup files in a secure location, such as cloud storage or an external hard drive.
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