Do you like backgrounds? I usually try and avoid using them. They often make your text difficult to read. However, I will admit I have seen some nice sites that use a tasteful background.

     If you must use a background, here is a fun alternative. By inserting some simple code you can make your background stationary as your text and images float over the top. It changes the feel of the page completely.

     I think it places more importance on your text than the background image.

     This trick is easy. Just place the following code in the HEAD section of your page. That's it. For instance, if you look at the source code for this page you will see my background tag looks like this...

<styletype="text/css">
<!--
BODY {
background-image: url(images/backgif.gif);
background-attachment: fixed;
}
-->
</style>

     Do your backgrounds need fixing? Try it and see!

     I guess the background does make this white banner stand out.