How To Add Custom CSS In Avada

How To Add Custom CSS In Avada

Even when you find the perfect theme for your needs, chances are, that at some point, you are going to want to change something that will require some custom CSS.
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is code used to style your content. There are innumerable styling options already included with the theme, in the Fusion Theme Options panel, and within the Element and Page Options. But even with that plethora of styling options, you will probably eventually come across something that does not have a built-in option.
When this happens, you need to use custom CSS. Every Element Avada includes has a CSS Class and ID option, including the Column and the Container Elements. This allows you to further customize the element, outside of the options we provide. For example, if you need to set up an element differently than what our options allow, you can add a custom Class or ID to the element, and then create some custom CSS to target that Class or ID. Let』s look at how that works.

Please note that Custom CSS changes are outside the scope of theme support.Overview
Where To Apply Custom CSS

How To Apply Custom CSS To An Element

Some Basic CSS Examples

Inspecting Pages With Browser Tools

Conclusion
Where To Apply Custom CSS?There are several places Custom CSS can be applied in Avada.

Firstly, there is the Custom CSS section in the Avada Global Options. Go to Avada > Options > Custom CSS. The Custom CSS entered here will override the default theme CSS. Do not include any HTML in this field. In some cases, the !important declaration may be needed. Don』t URL encode image or svg paths. Contents of this field will be auto encoded.

If you are using a child theme, you can place custom css in the style.css file, which will also take precedence over the Theme CSS. Whether you add the CSS in your child theme or in the Global Options is purely personal preference and makes no material difference.

You can also place Custom CSS on a page by page basis, using the Custom CSS Icon, on the Avada Builder Toolbar Bar, found at the top of each page (see image below). You should use the page CSS field for any local, page only change.

Finally, if you are working in the Avada Live, you can now add local Custom CSS, which applies only to the page you are working on, by going to the Toggle Sidebar Icon, selecting Page Options, and in there, the second last option is now Custom CSS.
How to Apply Custom CSS To An ElementStep 1 – To apply custom CSS to a specific element, you will first need to give that element a unique Class or ID. All of the Elements you can insert via the Fusion Page Builder, including the Column and the Container Elements, will have an option to set these values (Note: You can use either, but both are not required).

See this article for an understanding of the differences between Classes and IDs. Essentially though, you use ID when the change is unique to one element, and Class when you want to change many.
Step 2 – After you set the custom class or ID, we can then control the styling of that element by adding custom css that targets the class name. This CSS should primarily be added to the the Custom CSS field in the Global Options, found at Avada > Options > Custom CSS.
Obviously, this is the hard bit, where you need to know CSS, and how to apply it. This is beyond the scope of this document, and even outside the scope of official support, but there are plenty of tools (see further down the page) that will help you both find the classes you need to modify, and how to write the CSS to display that class as you wish.
Here is a simple example, where we change the background color of .custom-class-name to black.
IMPORTANT NOTE – The style above will apply a black (#000000) background to the element with the class name 『custom-class-name』. Please note the period (.) before the class name. This is very important, and if forgotten, would break any other styles that you have applied. If we were to use a custom ID instead of a class, we would simply use a 「#」 symbol instead of a 「.」.
As we may be overriding existing styles, we can also use the 「!important」 value just before the 「;」. This tells the browser that this style is to take priority over other CSS trying to set the same style.
If you』re unsure about how to get the code for a color you wish to use, you can use this online tool.
Some Basic CSS ExamplesHere are a few, relatively simple, common examples of custom CSS, used in Avada.
Disabling Links from Featured Image RolloverCopy to Clipboard.MyCustomClass .fusion-link-wrapper{display: none !important;}
.MyCustomClass .fusion-rollover-title{pointer-events: none !important;}
.MyCustomClass .fusion-rollover-categories{pointer-events: none !important;} 1.MyCustomClass .fusion-link-wrapper{display: none !important;}2.MyCustomClass .fusion-rollover-title{pointer-events: none !important;}3.MyCustomClass .fusion-rollover-categories{pointer-events: none !important;}Two Product Columns on Mobile LayoutCopy to Clipboard@media only screen and (max-width: 800px){
.fusion-body .products li {width: 160px !important; margin-right: 2% !important; float: left !important;}
}3 1@media only screen and (max-width: 800px){2.fusion-body .products li {width: 160px !important; margin-right: 2% !important; float: left !important;}3}Inspecting Pages With Browser ToolsIf you would like to override existing styles of an element, you will need to find the CSS selector that it is currently using, and there is no better way to do that than to inspect your site with some kind of browser developer tool. Among other things, browser developer tools and extensions allow you to inspect the CSS of live sites and make changes to the CSS and view the live changes, without making any changes to the actual site. These tools are invaluable, and well worth the time it takes to learn them. There are several out there to use; see below for the different options we recommend.
Chrome Developer ToolsIf you use Chrome, you already have built in browser tools to help you inspect your site. Just right click and choose 『Inspect』 or use the F12 shortcut.
There is a lot of information out there on the web about Chrome Developer tools, but here are a few starter links to get you going.

Chrome Developer Tools information 

Chrome Developer Tools Video Tutorial
Firefox Development ToolsFirefox also comes with its own set of Developer Tools, very much like Chrome. There is also even a Developer Edition of the browser. Please follow these links for more information on that.

Firefox Development Tools Documentation
Firefox Developer EditionConclusionCSS is an incredibly powerful too to change the way content displays. For a really interesting project that highlights this power, see CSS Zen Garden.
Having the ability to customise elements in Avada is the backbone of the ability to change the appearance of virtually any part of your Avada website, but CSS is a complex and deep topic, well beyond the scope of our support.
There are many, many resources on how to use CSS on the Internet, and it』s a very useful skill to learn. The Avada Users Group on Facebook regularly discusses CSS changes, and that may also be a good place for you to learn about CSS in a very specific Avada context.

Side Header Position

Side Header Position

When setting up a header in Avada, you can choose to set the position to Top, Left or Right. In this article, we will focus on the Side Header Position (Left or Right) and the different options you can set for them, including the styling options. Continue reading below to learn more about the side header position. If you』d like to read about Headers in general, please refer to our Main Header Setup article.
Main Header SetupTop Header PositionSide Header Position SetupSetting the header to the Left or Right position displays it and the menu items vertically on your site. You won』t be able to choose any header layouts when your header is set to the side, but you can still add header content and adjust the styling.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The header padding and logo margin options will auto adjust based on your Header Position selection for ideal aesthetics.Step 1 – Go to the Avada > Options > Header tab.
Step 2 – In the Header Content sub-panel, set the 『Header Position』 option to Left or Right to display the header on the side.
Step 3 – You can choose to add content to your side header using the Header Content options. Simply choose the content you』d like to display from the dropdown boxes.
Step 4 – Under the Header Styling sub-panel, Set the 『Header Width For Left/Right Position』 option that controls the width of the left or right side of the header. This option accepts a numerical value. For example, 280. You can also customize your side header』s appearance on this sub-panel.
Step 5 – Click the 『Save Changes』 button to apply your changes.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Header Content 1-3 options will only show on desktop for the side header layouts. They will be hidden on mobile view.Side Position Content AreasAvada includes 3 different content areas for headers, but access to these content areas depends on which header version you choose. Setting a side header allows you access to all 3 Header Content options. Simply select from the dropdown the content you』d like to display, such as Contact Info, Social Links, Navigation, and the like. If you do not want to display any of the Header Content options, simply select the Leave Empty option. Along with these, there are also fields that allow you to enter your own contact details and tagline to be displayed.
Side Header Position StylingYou can customize your header』s appearance by going to the Avada > Options > Header > Header Styling sub-panel. If you would like to add a background image to your side header, then you can do so by going to the Avada > Options > Header > Header Background Image sub-panel. For your background image to appear, your header opacity must be transparent or set to below 1. If you set your header opacity to below 1, then your side header will display a color overlay on your background image.

How To Change The Size of Portfolio Thumbnails

How To Change The Size of Portfolio Thumbnails

Each portfolio layout has a set size for the thumbnail images in column view. This is done to ensure the columns line up and are a consistent size. If you wish to change the default size, it can be done but requires a few edits. See the below example for the Portfolio 4 column layout, you can follow the same steps for the other columns, just make sure you are changing the right code for the column you want to change.
1. In includes/class-avada-init.php find the code below and change the size to your liking.
Copy to Clipboardadd_image_size('portfolio-four', 220, 161, true); 1add_image_size('portfolio-four', 220, 161, true);2. Then you need to change some CSS to match the width and height you used above. Copy and paste this CSS into the CSS tab in theme options.
Copy to Clipboard.portfolio-four .portfolio-item .image {width:220px !important; height: 161px !important; }xxxxxxxxxx1 1.portfolio-four .portfolio-item .image {width:220px !important; height: 161px !important; }3. Please also make sure to change the containers to the right size:
Copy to Clipboard.portfolio-four .portfolio-item {
height: auto !important;
width: auto !important;
}xxxxxxxxxx4 1.portfolio-four .portfolio-item {2    height: auto !important;3    width: auto !important;4}4. When you are finished, you need to use the Regenerate Thumbnails plugin.
Please note this is a customization that is outside of what we can provide for theme support. If you perform the customization, you will need to maintain the changes for future updates and also be able to troubleshoot any issues that arise. Thank you.

How To Add Google AdWords Conversion Tracking Code to Avada

How To Add Google AdWords Conversion Tracking Code to Avada

To add your Google AdWords Conversion Tracking Code, navigate to Avada > Theme Options > Advanced > Code Fields (Tracking etc.), and insert the code in the Tracking Code field. Place the code inside of tags. Below is an example code snippet added to the Theme Options. This will be added into the header template of the website and will affect your entire site.
If you want to insert the code in the content area of a specific page only, then, you can do it using the Code Block Element of the Fusion Builder. However, if you need the code inside the header area of a particular page, you will need to add and make use of a Child Theme to add the custom code.

Top Header Position

Top Header Position

When setting up a header in Avada, you can choose to set the position to Top, Left, or Right. In this article, we』ll be focusing on the Top Header Position and the different layouts and options you can set for them. We』ll also cover some styling options and how this affects your site. Continue reading below to learn more about the top header position. If you』d like to read about Headers in general, please refer to our Main Header Setup article.
Main Header SetupSide Header PositionTop Header Position SetupSetting your header to the Top position displays it and the menu items horizontally on your site. This also allows you to choose header layouts (6 to choose from) that are available only when you set your header to the Top position.
Step 1 – Go to Avada > Theme Options > Header.
Step 2 – Locate the Header Position option and select Top.
Step 3 – Once you』ve set your Header Position to Top, the dependent options for the top header position will be displayed.
Step 4 – Thereafter you can change the slider position, header content, phone number and email address for contact info. For a more in depth description of these options, please continue reading below.
Step 5 – Click 『Save Changes』.
* Remember you can also change the Header Background Image, Header Styling, and Sticky Header options for your chosen header.
Top Header Content AreasAvada includes 3 different content areas for top position headers. The corresponding header content areas will load and be accessible based on the header layout you choose.

Header #1, #6, & #7 does not display any content areas.

Header #2, #3, & #5 displays content areas 1 & 2.
Header #4 is unique and can display all three header content areas.Top Header StylingFor header styling options please go to Avada > Theme Options > Header > Header Styling. You can add a background image to your top header here Avada > Theme Options > Header > Header Background Image.
For your background image to be visible your header opacity must be set to 1. If the opacity is set to anything less than 1, your background image will no longer be visible and your header height will be removed completely.
Top Header LayoutsBelow are the 7 Top Header layouts to choose from. Each layout is unique and offers different content area settings. Header layouts 2 – 5 allow additional content areas via the Header Content options 1 – 3. Header version 1, 6 and 7 does not display any of the content areas. Please continue reading below to learn more about each layout. For full details, please view our Header Layouts document.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The header padding and logo margin options will auto adjust based on your selection for ideal aesthetics.Top Header Layout #1This layout includes your main menu items and your logo.
Top Header Layout #2This layout includes your main menu items, your logo, header content area #1 (top left), header content area #2 (top right), and a stylish top color bar that is the same color as the primary color you』ve set. You can choose which content to display in the header content areas. You can also change the background color of the top bar here Avada > Theme Options > Header > Header Styling.
Top Header Layout #3This layout includes your main menu items, your logo, header content area #1 (top left) and header content area #2 (top right). You can choose which content to display in the header content areas and you can change the background color of the top bar here Avada > Theme Options > Header > Header Styling.
Top Header Layout #4This layout includes your main menu items, your logo, header content area #1 (top left), header content area #2 (top right) and header content area #3 (lower right). You can choose which content to display in the header content areas and you can change the background color here Avada > Theme Options > Header > Header Styling.
Top Header Layout #5This layout includes your main menu items, your logo center aligned, header content area #1 (top left) and header content area #2 (top right) . You can choose which content to display in the header content areas and you can change the background color in the Avada > Theme Options > Header > Header Styling.
Top Header Layout #6This layout is a desktop version of a mobile menu. It includes your logo, a search icon, and a hamburger icon. When you click the hamburger menu, your parent level menu items will appear center aligned on the page with a full screen background color. This layout works from desktop to mobile and behaves the same way. You can customize the Flyout Menu by going to Avada > Theme Options > Menu > Flyout Menu.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Top Header layout #6 only displays the Parent Level menu items. Any Child Level menu items will not be displayed. Mega Menu features are also disabled on this layout.Top Header Layout #7This layout features a centered logo and distributes your menu items evenly on each side. It is recommended to have an even number of menu items so the design is balanced.

How to Change The Speed of Image Rollovers

How to Change The Speed of Image Rollovers

The image rollovers are CSS3 transistions/animations and we have set a default value for them. If you would like to change this, follow the step below.
Edit css/all.css, find and change 0.3s to a lower value to speed up the animation, or a higher value to slow it down.
Copy to Clipboard-webkit-transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
-moz-transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
-o-transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
-ms-transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out; 1-webkit-transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;2-moz-transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;3-o-transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;4-ms-transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;5transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;Please note this is a customization that is outside of what we can provide for theme support. If you perform the customization, you will need to maintain the changes for future updates and also be able to troubleshoot any issues that arise. Thank you.

How To Add Local Custom CSS

How To Add Local Custom CSS

If you want to add custom CSS that affects your site globally, you can do so in the Avada > Theme Options > Custom CSS section. Please read our How To Apply Custom CSS document for more information on applying CSS generally.
But with Fusion Builder, you can also add Custom CSS to each individual page. This option makes it easier for you to manage your custom CSS. To learn how to add custom CSS to single pages, please read on.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This feature is only available in the Fusion Builder released with Avada version 5.0 and up.,How To Add Local Custom CSS In Fusion BuilderStep 1 – Create a new page or edit an existing one.
Step 2 – Activate the Fusion Builder by clicking the 『Use Fusion Builder』 button on top of the page editor.
Step 3 – On the main Fusion Builder toolbar, you』ll see the 『Custom CSS』 icon.
Step 4 – Click this icon to expand the Custom CSS field. In this field, insert the custom CSS that you want applied to that specific page.
Step 5 – Please note that custom CSS you add to this option will only apply to the specific page you add it to.
Step 6 – Click 『Save Draft』 or 『Publish』 to save your changes.
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Get Avada,How To Add Local Custom CSS In Fusion Builder LiveStep 1 – Create a new page or edit an existing one.
Step 2 – Activate the Fusion Builder Live Editor by clicking the 『Fusion Builder Live』 button on top of the page editor.
Step 3 – On the Fusion Builder Live toolbar, click the 『Toggle Sidebar』 Icon to open the Sidebar.
Step 4 – Go to the Fusion Page Options tab, and choose the Custom CSS sub-tab.
Step 5 – Please note that custom CSS you add to this option will only apply to the specific page you add it to.
Step 6 – Click the global Save button at the top right of the Toolbar to save your changes.

Understanding Header Layouts

Understanding Header Layouts

With Avada 7.0 and up, you now have the ability to create fully customized header layouts on your Avada website, using the Header Builder in Avada Layouts, and the full design power of Avada Builder.
You can build a Header Layout from scratch using the wide range of Elements in Avada Builder, or you can get a head start on your Header, by importing a prebuilt one from Avada Studio. A Header layout can be global, meaning it will display on every page of the site, or it can be conditional, and just display on certain pages, categories, or custom post types etc. In that way, you can even have multiple headers, for different sections of your site.
Read on to Understand Header Layouts in Avada, and watch the video below for a visual overview.,Overview
The Avada Layouts Interface
Creating A Custom Layout
Creating A Custom Layout Section

Editing A Custom Layout Section
Adding An Avada Studio HeaderElements Of A Custom Header
Example Of A Custom Header

Setting Conditions For A Conditional Layout

Conclusion,The Avada Layouts InterfaceA Custom Header is technically a Layout Section that you add to a Layout. See Introducing Layouts in Avada for a general overview of Layouts, and Understanding Layout and Layout Sections to understand the difference between the two parts of the a Layout, but for now, let』s now look at creating a Custom Header Layout Section.
You can find Layouts at Avada > Layouts. This interface is where you both create and manage your Layouts and Layout Sections in Avada. Initially, there is just a Global Layout, and by default this is empty, with no attached Layout Sections, as can be seen below.,Creating A Custom LayoutYou can add a Header Layout Section to the Global Layout, or to a Conditional Layout, set to only show on specific custom post types, or evben single pages etc. The Global Layout is already there by default, but for a Conditional Layout, we have to first create a Layout.
Creating a Layout is done on the Layouts page, by simply adding an appropriate name and then clicking on Create New Layout, as can be seen below.,Editing a Custom Layout SectionWhen you first edit a new Layout Section, you come to the default WordPress Editor. From here, you can choose to use Avada Builder, or Avada Live. It is here we create our Custom Layout Sections. Please refer to Creating Layout Section Content for more information on this, but in short, you can build anything you want here.
Anything you can build in the Avada Builder can constitute the content of your Layout Sections. You can have multiple columns, background images, dynamic data… anything. The freedom this gives is enormous. The Layout Section is literally that – a section where can create the Layout. The content itself comes from the Builder, and what you can do is only limited by your imagination.
IMPORTANT NOTE: It』s important to note that when you have a Header Layout Section attached to a Global Layout, the Header Options in the Theme Options will not be available. Everything in the Header is controlled in the Layout Section by the content options and the Layout Section Options, the equivalent of the Page Options in Layout Sections.,Adding An Avada Studio HeaderAn easy way to get started with a Custom Header is to use Avada Studio to add a Header to your Header Layout Section. Headers are just one type of pre-designed content you can add with Avada Studio, which you can then customize to meet your own requirements. There is a wide range of different Header designs you can import into your Layout Section, as a starting point for your own Custom Header, with more being added to Avada Studio regularly.
Adding a Studio Header to your Layout is very easy. When you first edit your newly created Header Layout Section in Avada Builder, just click on the Avada Studio link on the Starter Page, and the Library will open on the Studio tab, with all the available headers ready to import.,Elements of a Custom HeaderFor a Custom Header, one essential element would likely be the new Menu Element. This is the only specifically new Design Element made for the Header Builder, and has a huge range of features to configure and display your menu in multiple ways.
The Image Element is another Element that will likely be in most Header designs, and this has been expanded, so you can use it to place your logo into your Header Layout as either an image or Dynamic Data. And remember, that with the Header Builder, you can use any Design Elements to complete your design, so depending on your design you might also use any number of other Elements.
For a Header Layout, there are also options in the Container and Column Elements you can use, such as Conditional Rendering, Container Background Options, Sticky Containers, Container Offset, Responsive Options Sets, Sticky Visibility options and many more. Please see the Container and Column Element docs for full details on their new features. The choice and the design are completely up to you, and the entire design flexibility of Avada Builder is at your fingertips.
View the Menu Element Doc for Full information on the new Menu Element,Example Of A Custom HeaderAs mentioned, there are almost no limits for what you can create using the Header Builder. As an example, see below for the Header Layout design of the Pet Supplies Website. As you can see below in Wireframe view, it is a multi-container layout, using many of the features available in Avada, including the Menu Element, a dynamic logo, Custom Column widths, a Sticky middle Container with additional Elements that only have Sticky Visibility, as well as responsive changes in Tablet and Mobile layouts.
The top Container holds the logo, search bar, some text, and the WooCommerce Cart icons. The middle container holds the main menu, which itself has sub-menus and a mega menu, and a logo and another two menus with visibility options applied, so that they only show when the Container becomes Sticky. The last Container just has a tiled background image and three text blocks with icons and text. The Header also makes good use of the new Responsive Option Sets feature, displaying a different header layout for both Tablet and mobile.
Make sure to watch the How To Create A Custom Header video, embedded at the top of the page, to see further details of this truly custom header.
See below for an example of what this Header looks like in Desktop view, but to truly get a good feeling for all that』s going on in this Custom Header, it should be experienced on the live site, which you can access here.,Setting Conditions For A Conditional LayoutWith a Global Layout, there are no Conditions. This is because it』s global, and any Layout Sections added to it will be used on every page. If, however, you wanted a Custom Header just on some pages of your site, you』d need to add a Header Layout Section to a Conditional Layout.
With any Conditional Layout, you need to set the conditions of the layout. This is best done last, because as soon as you set the conditions, the layout is active, and if you do this after first creating the Layout Section, but before editing it, the pages displayed that fit the conditions would be empty in those sections.
To add a condition, or conditions, simply mouse over the bottom of the Layout, and choose Add A Condition. This brings up the Layout Conditions Dialog. Please see Understanding Conditional Layouts for more information on Conditional Layouts.
In the example of the Pet Supplies Website, there is also a Conditional Custom Header, which only displays on one page, the Alternate Home Page. See below for the Conditions set to achieve that, and further below for an example of what that Header looks like on the Alternative Home page.,ConclusionWith Avada Layouts, creating a Custom Header is not only now a reality, but more like an unlimited possibility. Not only can you use the full power of Avada Builder to create almost any Header you can conceive of, and thanks to the power of Conditional Layouts, you can also show, or hide, the Header on any page, category, custom post type, or any combination of conditions you can think of. And with Avada Studio, adding a new Header is as easy as it gets.
Avada Layouts is a game changer in the true sense of the word. It enables such freedom of design, and gives such flexibility in deployment, that building Headers will simply never be the same again.

How To Change The Speed of Progress Bar Shortcode

How To Change The Speed of Progress Bar Shortcode

You can easily control the transition of the progress bar animations with a small snippet of Custom CSS.
Please add this to your Custom CSS area in the Theme Options for a global fix, or alternatively, in the Custom CSS section of the specific page you want to make the changes on.
You can replace the 3s (3 seconds) with whatever time value you prefer.
Copy to Clipboard.fusion-progressbar .progress {
transition: width 3s ease !important;
} 1.fusion-progressbar .progress {2    transition: width 3s ease !important;3}

How To Backup And Restore Your Avada Website

How To Backup And Restore Your Avada Website

Creating a backup of your website is arguably the most important task you have as a website administrator. Even if you don』t do it yourself, the golden rule is to make sure someone specifically has the responsibility of backing up your site. Don』t just assume your hosting will take care of it.
And a backup is not very useful to you, without knowing how to restore it in the case of an emergency. In this article, we will look at a few of the most popular backup plugins and services available for WordPress users. Let』s get started!,Why Do I Need To Backup?If you want to ensure your website will be able to cope with all potential issues going forward, then taking backs is simply a no-brainer. There are numerous situations where backups will be useful Here are just a few.

Recovering From Human Error

Reversing Update Issues

Dealing With Compatibility Issues

Resolving Malware Infections

Providing Protection Against Hackers

Simplifying the Process Of Migrating Websites
So it』s clear there are many situations where a backup would not only be useful, but would be critical for your website. Now, let』s look at a couple of the most popular options for taking and restoring backups.,UpdraftPlusUpraftPlus is a free WordPress plugin (there』s also a Premium version) for taking and restoring backups. It』s by far the most popular backup plugin around with over 3 million active installations.
To get started with Updraft Plus is basically a two step process.
– Select how often you want your files and database to be backed up.
– Select Where you want them to be backed up to.
You can make a manual backup, but the strength of UpdraftPlus is in the scheduling, so you』ll want to take advantage of that.
Step 1. To set up your backups using UpdraftPlus, go to Settings > UpdraftPlus Backups from your WordPress menu. This will open the UpdraftPlus settings page.

Step 2. Select the Settings tab along the top.

Step 3. Here you can schedule how often UpdraftPlus creates a new backup. You can pick whichever schedule suits you and your site. For example, if you regularly update your site with new pages and posts, then a more frequent backup may be more suitable. The backup is in two parts – the files, and the database. These should both be backed up at the same time.

Step 4. You can also adjust how many of these backups should be stored at one time. Any new backups will then override the older ones, so as not to use too much storage space.
Step 5. Next, select where you would like your backups to be stored. Scroll down the page and you can choose where you』d like your files to be stored. UpdraftPlus integrates with a nubmer of remote storage options, so pick the one that suits you best.
Step 6. Once you have selected a backup location, specific instructions for that service will be displayed. Follow the prompts to finalise your location. You can also select what files are backed up and what files to exclude during backup.
Step 7. You will have to authenticate with the service so that UpdraftPlus can backup to that location.
Step 8. That』s the setup done! Once your service is connected, UpdraftPlus will return you to the Backup/Restore tab, where you can see your scheduled first backup. If you wish, you can also just click on Backup Now to take your first backup.
The backup begins and you can see the progress of the backup. Depending on the size of the site, this will take a few minutes to complete.
You are notified when the backup is completed, and your backup is now listed in the Existing Backups, ready for you to restore if neccesary.
Restoring BackupsTo restore a backup, it』s a simple step of choosing the backup you want to restore, and clicking of the blue Restore button. A dialog appears with restore options, and the restore process begins.
In the event that you can』t get back into WordPress to initiate the Restore porcess, never fear. You can use your saved backups to recreate your site. Please see this detailed article for how to do that.
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Get Avada,Jetpack Backup (was VaultPress)VaultPress has been the Gold Standard of backups for many years. It is owned and run by Automattic, so it』s almost an official part of WordPress. VaultPress is now moving over to be part of the Jetpack plugin, also made by Automattic.
Jetpack is a popular plugin that comes with a huge range of features, and backups are just one of these. This is a paid service with many different options, depending on the type of website you have. To get Jetpack Backups, you have to first connect your Jetpack plugin with your wordpress.com login. You then purchase the Plan you want, and your backups occur automatically. Restoring is just as easy.
To learn more about the Jetpack Backup service and process, watch the video below, or see this page.,Other MethodsThere are also a number of other methods to take a WordPress backup. The first of these is to take a manual backup. This is not nearly as complicated as many people think, but it』s still a method reserved for those familiar with working with server software. This goes beyond the scope of this document, but here is a good tutorial if you want to know more.
You may also have backup options directly with your hosting company. Some hosts offer easy to create and restore backups as part of their hosting plans, and this is an option you should investigate with your host.,Useful VideosWhile these videos refer to website migration, the process is virtually the same as backup and restore, and might also fit your situation.
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