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* creating regular backups of your files and database, in case your online content gets lost due to a technical problem or an attack;
* knowing your hosting provider's terms of service and their readiness to protect you during an attack;
* Knowing knowing your Domain name service (DNS) provider's security options and terms of service;* Implementing implementing mitigation solutions in advance of a crisis.
In most cases, for non-technical users it is advised to create a site/profile on an existing platform catering especially for this, like [https://wordpress.com/ WordPress], [https://medium.com/ Medium] and [http://www.livejournal.com/ Livejournal] to name a few of the bigger providers. They look after all the back end details, leaving you to create and manage content on the site. You can also choose to host your blog at one of the non-profit groups including [http://noblogs.org/ NoBlogs] or someone from this [https://help.riseup.net/ca/security/resources/radical-servers list].
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