I'm not going to get into the whole Blogger/Wordpress debate, but I do want to make a plea - PLEASE BACKUP YOUR BLOG NOW!
There have been plenty of instances where blogs have been lost, with no hope of restoring them. Completely gone. We all think "oh, it won't happen to me," but it can.
Don't know how to backup your blog? It's easy!
Simply go to "Settings" and click "Export blog."
Then click "Download."
Do it. Now.
Tidy Mom has a great post on the many reasons you should backup your blog, if you need more!
If you need help, please don't hesitate to contact me.
***Updated***
I received a couple of emails asking about how to do this with the new Blogger interface, since most of us are using that now. Here's how to back-up your blog on the new Blogger Interface:
Click on "Settings," then "Other," and then "Export blog."
Should something ever happen to your blog, you would just need to follow the same instructions, and just select "Import blog." instead of "Export."
Keeping my fingers crossed that my sweet friend will have her blog back tomorrow!!!
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Thanks for the heads up!
ReplyDeleteIt's a good reminder, and I did it. There may be hope--sometime last fall my blog disappeared for no reason, and I panicked. Within a few hours, it magically reappeared. Hoping the same will happen for Kristen!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this helpful and needful post!
ReplyDeleteThere is hope for sweet Kristin, because I believe it says that the blog won't be deleted unless we choose to delete it ourselves.
Fingers crossed for Kristin xo
Deborah xo
You are so sweet Kristin, I'm hoping when I wake up tomorrow I can take your advice becuase my blog will be back .....fingers crossed..... Thanks for taking the time out to talk with me today, such a wonderful friend you are.
ReplyDeleteXO
I saw where Kristen's blog was gone and thanks for telling us how to back it up...doing it ASAP. I'm now following you with linky.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
Oh NO! I feel for Kristen and hope her blog is magically back tomorrow. Fingers crossed for sure.
ReplyDeleteKarah @ thespacebetweenblog
Thank you for the info! I have the "new" blogger format and when I go to download my blog it just shows up in archive format. What am I doing wrong?
ReplyDeleteThanks. I never think about it- I would be horrified if I lost it all!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this with us Kristin, and for showing us how to do it! Blessings from Bama!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip, Kristin! I can't even imagine how devastating it would be! She's in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteI am having the same problem as Nicole is...can you tell me what is wrong? Thank you:)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
Thanks so much for the info! I think I am doing something wrong. I export, download but then i can not figure out how to save it.
ReplyDeleteSending good energy to Kristin.
~ Robin
I've updated the post to include instructions for dowloading your blog if you use the new format.
ReplyDeleteNicole, I don't see an email for you. If you need help, please email me!
JUST did it!!! Thank you Thank you!! I would be devestated too. Our blogs are our babies!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Kristen! This happened to me too but all I did was go to blogger help and followed their directions, they gave me a choice of a recorded phone call or text, I chose text. It wasn't a minute and I got my text and did what they said and my blog was back on in a second. Believe me my blog had completely disappeared!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the information, I am in the process of backing it up as I write this
ReplyDeleteDo you know how to back it up if you are in Wordpress? This is such a wonderful post! Thanks so much for posting this.
ReplyDeleteblessings,
karianne
PS I hope everything is back on-line for Kristen tomorrow....she is wonderful.
Thank you so much! I'm new to blogging. I started it at the begging of my friends but I do it for myself and my family. We've recently moved from US to Holland and so I wanted to keep track of all the funny, fun adventures my family is going through so we wouldn't forget. I would be lost if I lost this precious information. Thank you again... Lisa http://americangirlinholland.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteThank you!! I just backed up my blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this! I'll be doing this every single night from now on.
ReplyDeleteOne morning I started getting e-mails that my blog had been deleted! After a short moment of panic, and telling myself that my next blog would have ALL nice pictures (funny the things that run through our heads in moments like this), I waited 15 minutes, then checked it and it was back! Super strange and super scary! Thanks for the info! I will be backing it up!
ReplyDelete--Katie Yes, I wrote to the blogger forum while I waited and nope, never heard back from anyone.
I just started my blog a week ago so I am thrilled to find this out now. Thank you!! I've backed up my blog and will continue to do so with every new post!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this post, never knew how to do it before!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info Kristen!!! So sad about the other Kristens blog. That has got to be frustrating to say the least.
ReplyDeletemy understanding is they are doing server Maintenance. like several people here, i've seen this before & it was also due to Maintenance. i work in IT so i understand the need to have systems up 24x7 but sometimes it just isn't possible. so it is a good idea to do regular backups yourself in the event Maintenance work causes issues. good practice & thanks for bringing it ot everyone's attention!
ReplyDeleteI did this and I'm so grateful for your suggestion! I would be devastated if I lost everything I've written and the photos! Have a blessed day!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Got all mine backed up and saved on our external hard-drive
ReplyDelete-Krystal @ recipesofacheapskate.blogspot.com
You are doing good work for all these blogspot folks. OF COURSE you need to back up your blog regularly. Useful to know how..
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Hope to seeing you around!!
Have a happy, creative day!
Thanks for the information. I just downloaded mine and it only took a couple of minutes but has saved me countless hours of frustration should something happen. Love your blog and your story. I have an adopted niece (5 years old) and she is the light of our family. You and your children are just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Going to go do this now! :)
ReplyDeleteOh no! I hope that they can help her, how frustrating.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips, just backed mine up.
xoxo
Thank you SO much for this post. I just did it and it's so easy...going to add it to my blogging routine.
ReplyDeleteI went through all the steps, but it said unable to download ot this time and won't let me do it...any idea why? I am on Blogger interface...
ReplyDeleteStacey of Embracing Change
Thanks for the advice and information! Just routed here through Ivy Cottage Blog and so glad to find out how to back up my blog. I have shared your info and linked back to your blog on my post today. Glad to be your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteAny ideas on how to do this with Word Press?
ReplyDeleteThank you for the easy to follow directions!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the advice - I am your newest follower - over from the blog hop! Feel free to come visit http://diaperedknights.com
ReplyDeleteThank you for this advice and super easy instructions. I have never thought twice about backing up my blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to know this too! Never thought about it! I have the new interface, and followed your instructions. After clicking download...it shows my blog in archive format, so how do I then save it to my computer? I double clicked on my mac...and no option to save...? And it's not showing up in my downloads folder. Sorry..I'm new to all of this.
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