If you do not have a a child theme created, then use a CSS plugin like Jetpack or Custom CSS Manager and add a rule which sets the background property on the element for which you want to set the background, like this:
#primary {
background: transparent url(http://yourwebsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/yourimage.jpg) no-repeat;
}
You are also going to need to set the background color of some elements, like #content and .entry-content, to transparent, or set the opacity of the current background to a lower value, so the background image shows through.
If you provide a link to your site, plus the address of the image that you want to use as your background, I can provide more specific recommendations.
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Uval
(@uval)
Hey CrouchingBruin,
I downloaded Jetpack as you recommended and entered the line of code
AND IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!
I didn’t apply the second step yet but will this keep the content area with white background? that’s what I’m trying to do now.
The site I’m applying this to is only a test “playground” site but once I get the result I want i will copy the actions to my real website.
http://www.child.nutreenaskincare.com/?page_id=2
I spent all Sunday looking for the solution so I really appreciate your answering so fast.
Thanks again and have a great week!!
Hello.
I’m having a similar issue.
I’ve just upgraded to the Twenty Thirteen theme but the only thing it is missing is the ability to choose your own background (otherwise it just appears blank).
I tried the method detailed above but it doesn’t seem to work for me?
My site is Eclectic Relaxation (eclecticrelaxation.co.uk) and this is the picture I want to use (http://eclecticrelaxation.co.uk/wp-content/ERBBackground5%20(faded).png).
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Andrew Nevins
(@anevins)
WCLDN 2018 Contributor | Volunteer support
Thread Starter
Uval
(@uval)
I wish I could help you ElectricRBlog but all i can say is that CrouchingBruin fix worked like a charm for me.
Good luck!
@eclecticrblog, open a new thread as suggested by Andrew and I can offer a suggested for a fix.
