Backups are valuable when they can restore the website you actually need. A successful backup notification is a starting point, not the whole recovery plan.
Keep a separate copy
A copy stored outside your hosting account reduces dependence on a single system. Protect backup access and choose storage that matches your business requirements.
Match frequency to activity
A brochure website and a busy online store change at different speeds. Choose a backup schedule that reflects how much new content or order information you could afford to lose.
Practice restoration
Test a restore in a separate environment. Check files, content, and essential functionality. Document who can start recovery and what access they will need.