Blog
Notes, guides and occasional news on backup and data protection.
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13 April 2026
Welcome to databackup.ie
Why we built an independent backup guide for Irish homes and businesses.
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18 April 2025
How to Back Up a WordPress Website in Ireland: A Practical Guide for SMEs
Your web host does not reliably back up your WordPress site. Here's how Irish businesses can protect their website data properly-with the right tools, a GDPR note, and a step-by-step setup.
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17 April 2025
Mac Backup Guide for Irish Users: Time Machine, iCloud, and What's Missing
Time Machine and iCloud are a good start-but they leave serious gaps. Here's a complete backup strategy for Irish Mac users, covering what each tool does and doesn't protect.
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16 April 2025
Is Google Drive a Backup? What Irish Businesses Need to Know About Google Workspace Data Protection
Google Drive syncs your files-it doesn't back them up. Irish businesses using Google Workspace face the same hidden risk as Microsoft 365 users. Here's what you're actually protected against, and what you're not.
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15 April 2025
How to Back Up Xero and Shopify in Ireland: A Guide for SMEs
Your Xero accounts and Shopify store are not automatically backed up. Here's what Irish business owners need to know about SaaS data protection-and the best tools to fix it.
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14 April 2025
Is OneDrive a Backup? What Irish Businesses Need to Know About M365 Data Protection
Most Irish businesses assume Microsoft 365 or OneDrive is backing up their data. It isn't. Here's the difference between sync and backup-and what to do about it.
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13 April 2025
Best Cloud Backup for Ireland in 2025: Backblaze, IDrive and Acronis Compared
We compare the top cloud backup services available to Irish homes and businesses-pricing in euro, GDPR compliance, EU data residency, and real-world value.
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