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How to Add a Background Image to a Section

This guide shows you how to add and customize a background image for a section in Sitebuilder.

Prerequisites / Requirements

Before you start, make sure you have:

  • Access to your website in Sitebuilder.

  • A section where you want to add a background image.

  • An image to use as the background, or access to the Sitebuilder image library.

šŸ’” Tip: Avoid using images that contain text, as the text may be cropped or distorted on different screen sizes.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Open Section Settings

  1. Hover over the section where you want to add the background image.

  2. Click Customize Section on the left side of the section.

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2. Open the Image Settings

  1. Click the image icon.

  2. Select Replace Image from the menu.

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Once you add an image, additional settings that were previously unavailable will become active, including:

  • Overlay

  • Focal Point

  • Scroll Effects

3. Select a Background Image

You can choose an image in several ways:

  • Upload an image from your computer.

  • Select a recently used image.

  • Choose an image from the Sitebuilder image library.

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Once you select an image, it will automatically be added as the section background.

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Customize the Background Image

After adding the image, you can adjust additional settings to control how it looks.

Overlay

Add a color overlay on top of the image. This can improve the contrast between the background and the content displayed over it.

Focal Point

Choose which part of the image should remain the main focus. This is especially useful when the image is cropped on different screen sizes.

Scroll Effects

Add a visual effect that changes how the background behaves when visitors scroll through the page.

šŸ’” Tip: Preview or publish your website to check how the scroll effect looks.

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Visuals & Examples

Use screenshots or short GIFs to demonstrate:

  • Opening Customize Section.

  • Selecting Replace Image.

  • Choosing or uploading an image.

  • Adjusting the Overlay, Focal Point, and Scroll Effects settings.

Use generic screenshots with arrows or callouts where helpful.

Troubleshooting / FAQs

Why does my background image look different on mobile?

Background images automatically adjust to different screen sizes, so parts of the image may be cropped.

Use the Focal Point setting to choose which part of the image should remain visible.

Can I add text directly to the background image?

It's best to avoid using images that already contain text. The text may be cropped or distorted depending on the visitor's screen size.

How can I make text easier to read over a background image?

Use the Overlay setting to add a color layer over the image and improve text contrast.

Can I change how the image behaves when visitors scroll?

Yes. Use Scroll Effects to add a visual scrolling effect to the background image.

Summary / Next Steps

You can add a background image to any section and customize it using Overlay, Focal Point, and Scroll Effects.

šŸ’” Tip: Always preview your website on both desktop and mobile to make sure the background image looks as intended.

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