Here’s how to add a custom background using Customizer, Elementor, WPBakery, or Gutenberg, explained step by step:
1. Adding a Background with the Customizer
The Customizer is WordPress’s built-in tool for styling your site.
Steps:
- Step 1: Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
- Step 2: Go to Appearance > Customize.
- Step 3: Find the Color > Background or Background Image option (this may vary by theme).
- Step 4: Click Select Image, then upload or choose an image from your Media Library.
- Step 5: Adjust settings such as position (center, left, right), repeat (tile or no-repeat), and attachment (fixed or scroll).
- Step 6: Click Publish to save your changes.
2. Adding a Background with Elementor
Elementor allows you to easily set backgrounds using its drag-and-drop editor.
Steps:
- Step 1: Open the page you want to edit and click Edit with Elementor.
- Step 2: Add a new section or select an existing one.
- Step 3: In the left panel, go to the Style tab.
- Step 4: Under Background, choose a Color, Image, or Gradient.
- Step 5: Customize options like position, size, and attachment.
- Step 6: Click Update to save your changes.
3. Adding a Background with WPBakery
WPBakery offers flexible options for adding custom backgrounds to rows.
Steps:
- Step 1: Open the page you want to edit and click Edit with WPBakery.
- Step 2: Add a new row or edit an existing one by clicking the Row Settings icon.
- Step 3: In the Row Settings, go to the Design Options tab.
- Step 4: Upload or select an image under Background Image.
- Step 5: Adjust settings like position, repeat, and attachment.
- Step 6: Save your changes and click Update.
4. Adding a Background with Gutenberg
Gutenberg makes it simple to add custom backgrounds using blocks.
Steps:
- Step 1: Open the page you want to edit with the Gutenberg Editor.
- Step 2: Add a Group Block or select an existing block.
- Step 3: In the right Block Settings panel, choose Background Color or Background Image.
- Step 4: Upload an image or pick a color.
- Step 5: Check the layout of the content within the block and make any adjustments.
- Step 6: Click Update to save your changes.
