First Steps for volunteer website

[changintimes]

what should i do first for web development of a voluteer website ?

not very concerned about a contract although it would be nice to use the finished website for my portfolio,

before i begin, what is the best way to back up the entire website ??

thanks in advance,

changintimes

[KDLA]

before i begin, what is the best way to back up the entire website ??

I copy each of mine to a thumb drive.