What size should my background images be?
Strikingly's background images are meant to fill a wide variety of screen sizes, from monitor to tablet to phone. We recommend a size of 1600 pixels wide by 900 pixels tall so your background can look great on all devices. Be careful about including non-background images of people, logos, and other content! Check how these look with our "preview" function.
What background setting should I use?
There are a few options to size/align your background.
Stretch/Cover is the default. This setting will stretch your image so it covers the entire screen in both height and width. This is usually the best option because the image will act as a background on any screensize. However, if you have content on the sides of your image (particularly the left and right), it may not show on mobile phones.
Contain will force the entire image to be displayed, ensuring none of the image is cut off. However, this may leave some white space on certain devices.
Center means the image will be displayed in the middle of the section and will not be resized. However, if the image is too small, the background will show white space on the edges. If the image is too big, some parts may be cut off, especially on smaller screens.
Tile will center the image and then repeat it, which is useful for patterns.
Where can I get good background images?
Various search engines are a great place to find background images that suit you. Search for "_______ desktop backgrounds" and see what you find. Remember to check image rights and do not use stock images that you do not have the right to!
Inspiring visuals to use: http://compfight.com/
Beautiful copyright free images: http://gratisography.com/