If you are planning a website, there are a few important points to keep in mind. With the following tips, you can start your online project safely and professionally.
1. Choosing the Right Domain Name
A good domain name is short, memorable, and easy to spell. Avoid complicated hyphen combinations and choose a domain extension that fits your project (.de, .com, .net, …).
2. Legal Requirements & Imprint
Every website needs a legally valid imprint (legal notice). You should also provide a privacy policy. If you offer products or services, a cancellation policy is required as well.
3. Website Security
Make sure your website has a valid SSL certificate (https://), perform regular software updates, and use strong passwords. This is the only way to reliably protect your site against attacks.
4. User-Friendliness
Clear navigation, a clean structure, and short loading times are crucial for the success of your site. Use images and text in a balanced way to keep visitors engaged.
5. Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Use descriptive URLs, suitable page titles, and meta descriptions. Focus on high-quality content – this will improve your visibility on Google and other search engines.
6. Data Backup & Recovery
A website is only as secure as its last backup. Errors, hacker attacks, or technical issues can happen at any time. That’s why it is essential to back up your data regularly.
Manual Backups:
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Files can be easily downloaded and stored locally via the Plesk File Manager.
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Databases can be backed up in the Plesk Panel with “Export Dump.”
Email Backups:
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POP3: Emails are downloaded directly to your hard drive and stored locally.
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IMAP: If you use Thunderbird, you can select folders under Properties → Synchronization to make them available offline.
External Tools:
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MailStore Home (free) for comprehensive email archiving.
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MozBackup (for Thunderbird/Firefox profiles).
Automatic Backup Service:
If you prefer a more convenient solution, you can book our backup service:
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Daily automatic backups on an external backup server.
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Cost: €29.00 per year.
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You can restore all data – including files, databases, and emails – directly from your account at any time.