Blog Backup #3/3…Backing up your files and folders
In this last of a 3 part training series on Backing up your BLOG’s critical data, I’ll cover how to Backup your Internet Dollar making BLOG’s files and folders.
The first step is to create a folder called…WP Files and Folders Backup. After doing this create another folder inside called…MM/DD/YY (02-05-09) as you will be directing your files through a download from your Server to your Computer using your FTP tool.
Start by logging into your Blogs FTP address in the traditional manner. After doing so, look over to the left side box, and find the folder labeled “WP Files and Folders Backup. Open it, and then find the folder with the date you specified earlier which is where your Blogs Files and Folders will be sent to.
On the right side of your FTP tool, open your BLOG’s public_html file. There you should see files like wp-admin, wp-content, and wp-includes. You will then know your in the right spot. Next left click on any of those files (it doesn’t matter which one) to highlight one of the folders, and then hold down your ctrl and “A” keys simultaneously and all of the folders and files should be highlighted.
Now making sure that your “Dated Backup Folder” is open on the left side, right click anywhere on the right side folder area and select “Download”. Note that when moving information form our PC’s to the server we “Upload” and when we send information from the server back to out Computer we are “Downloading.
The download process from your server to your PC will take some time to complete. Maybe even more than 30 minutes using a High Speed connection. This is the only bad thing I see about Backing UP your files and folders, but you can work on other things while the download is completing, and the time it takes to do the download is a far better Pain than losing all of your file and folder data. Eh?
Just remember when the download is complete to check the destination dated folder to make sure the Files and Folders have been stored there. The last thing is to create couple of backups to some portable media that you can have with you like a FLASH Drive, or a DVD/ CD that you can store in your Fire Safe.
Well that’s it for backing up. I hope you enjoyed this series and will take the time to leave me a comment below. I really do want to know what your thoughts are.
Success in your journey,
Todd Ackerman
www.internetdollars.net
www.cheapclix.net
www.homesquadcities.net
www.mlm-im.com
V-Local Online Business Connection
In my recent post, V-Local Online Advertising For Local Business I introduced V-Local.com. V-Local is a new service of iNetGlobal.
The Local advertising market is Big Business, and iNetGlobal is going after this business in a Big Way. To date there are several online directories competing in this market, the most notable are:
- Yahoo Local
- Google Local Business Center
- Best Of The Web
- City Search
- Superpages.com
- Yellowpages.com
So how can a virtualy unknown directory compete in this market. Easy, we have the power of our iNetGlobal Network. Now with over 3000 Members strong we will take V-Local worldwide in a very short time.
With our advanced Technology V-Local stands out above the competition in the Local Advertising market.V-Local Gives you the power to control every aspect of your listing - including:
- Picture Gallery
- Coupons / Promotions
- Events
- Banners
- Classifieds
- Articles
Find out how V-Local and our Advertising Partner Network can help drive Traffic to your Business!
Go to >> www.v-local.com
V-Local is a service of iNetGlobal
© Steve Renner- Internet Marketing Strategy - Services
Blog Backup 2/3…How to Backup Your Database
I’d like to continue the 3 part series on backing up your Blogs valuable Database, Files, and Folders with an easy to install WordPress Plugin called the “WP-DB-Backup Plugin”. You can download this PlugIn here: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wp-db-backup/ I personally use this Plugin on all of my Blogs including www.internetdollars.net, www.cheapclix.net, www.homesquadcities.net, and www.mlm-im.com.
First you will want to download and install this PlugIn is the traditional manner and the uploading it using your FTP program to your WordPress Blogs’ Public HTML file>wp-admin>wp-content> wp-Plugins directory. You will want to download the entire folder after downloading it, unzipping it (extract all), and saving it to an easily accessible place like your desktop. Then simply upload the entire WP-DB-BU Plugin folder to your wp-PlugIn directory.
From this point you will want to go to your WP-admin area, click on “Plugins” at the top right of your admin home page, and then scroll down the Plugins page until you see the WP-DB-BU” Plugin. Then on the right side of the Plugin listing, click on “Activate”.
Next, go the the “Manage” tab on your Admin area homepage, and click on “Backup”. From here you should leave everything on the right side the as is, and IF you have files on the right side, i suggest you do not check them as this may cause a “Overload” later when you “Schedule” a routine backup to your email address. The email programs have a limited amount of space, and the files on the right are not important.
You will then want to scroll down to the “Backup Options”, and select the “Download to your computer” button, and then click on “Backup now”. Do not do anything while this is Backing Up such as “refreshing” the page, using your “Back Arrow”, or close your browser as this will terminate the Backup process.
After doing this, you will want to scroll down just below the “Backup Options” area and you will see a line that includes a “Highlighted Area” labeled “Backup” and this will begin the process to save your Data Base to a file that you specify. i suggest that you create a folder called “WordPress Database backup” to save your backup in.
A great feature of this WordPress Database backup Plugin is that you can schedule daily, every other day and weekly backups. I suggest that you select the “Weekly” backup feature. Then select an Email address that you want your Database backup to be sent to. Because MOST Email servers have limited space, you might want to open an Email (Gmail) account with Google as they have much more space on their Email servers than anyone else. You should however check your Google Gmail account periodically and archive your past Backups. No more than the last 3 saved backups are necessary. This will keep the chances of your Gmail In box from becoming full and hence, you might miss some other important incoming Emails.
And it’s that simple to make sure that your BLOG’s Database is backed up on a regular basis to a safe place. However, it’s not a bad idea to save your most recent Database Backup to either a DVD/ CD, or Zip Drive for storage in a protected area such as a “Fire Protected Safe”. It’s up to you, but it’s like insurance….”You won’t need it until you need it”!
If you are finding value in these articles, I’d really love to hear your comments by replying to this post.
Succes in your journey,
Todd
www.internetdollars.net
www.cheapclix.net
www.homesquadcities.net
www.mlm-im.com
Local AdLink “Brand Builder”…a Serious Career Move!!!
p>Anyone looking for a new career path should really read this post in it’s entirety….
I’ve started to really get into this Local AdLink thing because I think it is great way to use your Internet Dollar Money Making skills to make a full time income.
Local AdLink affords you the opportunity to use Email Campaigns, Social Networking, and your Blogs to market Affordable, Powerful, and a Self Managed Internet Advertising Campaigns to retailers in GEO Specific Regions targeted by Zip Codes. Their business is only seen by the local clientèle which through some new revolutionary software from “Beyond Commerce” (Stock Symbol BOMJ) identifies the Consumers IP Address, and then converts that to a Zip Code identifier that has the Local AdLink system find only those retailers in the consumers local area.
Local AdLinks parent Company and CEO Bob McNulty have an incredible track record of launching tremendously successful publicly held companies in the Internet/ High Tech market Space. Stock Symbol BOMJ. One of Bob’s companies was sold to Google for over $700M! And because “Beyond Commerce” is publicly held, they offer Stock Option incentives to their sales team. Try and find that in an Affiliate Marketing” career!!!
There are three ways to go to work with Local AdLinks::
1. As a “Brand Builder” selling MLM spots to others that are interested in MLM. BUT…those spots only cost #350 and you get $1,000 of free advertising you can use to promote your Blogging or Local AdLink business.
2. You can be an “Account Executive” and just sell Ad Packages for $50, $100, and $200 for 3, 10, and 100 Zip Code coverage respectively at 50% commission (YES….50%!!!), or…
3. You can do both!
Local AdLink hasn’t even launched yet so now is a good time to get in on the ground floor with this amazing company. I did…and you know what a skeptic I am about all of the MLM/ Pyramid/ Ponsie Schemes that are out there today. If I didn’t believe in it whole heartedly, I wouldn’t ask you to consider it as a way to support your family.
If interested, click on the link and see for yourself in much more detail the Power of Local AdLink and the opprtunty that it represents to you as a Sales and Marketing Professional.
www.internetdollars.mylocalads.biz
Success in your journey,
Todd
www.ackerman.localadlink.net
www.internetdollars.mylocalads.biz
Blogging Classes and Blog Setup in Denver Colorado
Hey Everyone,
I’ve been approached by several folks who are interested in either learning how to create their own Blog, or having me design and build their Blog for them. The interest is coming from individuals who want a simple Blog to have fun, and businesses who want a totally SEO Blog to increase their business presence on the Web for advertising purposes.
Well, after considerable thought, I’ve decided to give this a whirl and start my own Blogging classes here in the Denver area, and build Blogs for businesses. Note that I am not going into the “Web Master” business per se’. My services will be limited to a specific Blog Architecture that the client will be asked to agree to, and any services after that will be on an hourly “Fee per Services” arrangement. I.e., we’ll agree as to what the client wants, and after completion they will “Sign Off” on it as being delighted with their new Blog, and if they would like additional features added, we’ll agree on an appropriate fee for the time necessary to complete the new features.
Because I love this business so much, the cost will be very attractive compared to large businesses that offer the same service. Blogging For Fun” students will receive the following for their class fee:
1. A Web Hosting Site with their custom URL address
2. A WordPress Blog theme of their choice
3. Customized Home Page including all necessary “Widgets”
4. Search Engine Optimization targeted towards the “Blogging for Fun” User
5. RSS feed and Email subscription option
6. Training on “How to Write a Post” with images, and “Hot Links”
7. How to build your “About Page”,
8. Navigating through the WordPress Admin area of their Blog,
9. Linking to all of the most popular “Social Networking” sites like Twitter, My Space and Face Book, and…
10. How to use Key Words and writing Great Content
The content of a Business Blog would go in to much more depth as far as the complexity of the Blog and the Search Engine Optimization suited for driving a Blog to the front page of the major search engines like Google, MSN and Yahoo. Because of the complexity involved, I would suggest that if your a Business Owner in the Denver area that you call me so I can show you what i can do for your business presence on the World Wide web. I would also like to share with you a great new affordable and powerful advertising program targeted to the Small Business owner..Local AdLink. You can preview the program here: www.internetdollars.mylocalads.biz
If you’re interested please feel free to email me at toddackerman@msn.com, or call me at 720-989-8500 to discuss the details I.e., Class schedule, fees, and pre-class preparation. I will be holding small group classes (5 or less so that everyone gets my personal attention) for the “Blogging fro Fun” students on Saturday mornings from 9AM to 1PM Mountain time in the South Denver area for anyone that is interested . I look forward to hearing from you if you would like a personalized, small class setting to learn how to build your own Blog. It’ll be a “Hoot”!
Along with www.internetdollars.net, here are a few examples of Blogs that I have helped others create:
www.cheapclix.net
www.mlm-im.com
www.internetdollars.mylocalads.biz
Success in your journey,
Todd
