It took a lot of work to write the 5,808 posts on my several blogs since 2007. The thought of losing that work was unacceptable so I used the service Blog-to-Print to make paper copies along the way. They went out of business, and I haven’t been able to find a replacement that provides the same look for the same price. I needed a better way to archive my writing to minimize the risk of losing it. After worrying about this for months, I figured out a solution.

Given a limited budget, I am doing away with paper copies and will use the WordPress plug-in Print My Blog to make backup copies. The idea is that in addition to the existing paper copies, I will have PDF files backed up in the cloud, on a thumb drive, and on my archival computer. I need to work through formatting, and then set schedules to convert the blog to PDF or other electronic files supported by the plug in.

Instead of fretting about this for so long, I should have done what I did this week, and figured it out. 2007 through mid-2024 are preserved as it shows in the photograph. Everything else, including PDF copies of these books, will be backed up electronically.

I already back up the blog using the WordPress proprietary system, and will continue to do so. I don’t want to be tied to their format in the event something unexpected happens. PDF seems a more universal option.

If you are backing up your blog in another way, please drop a comment so I can learn from you.