How to add an image as background with the publisher theme

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Topic summary

Main issue: How to add an image to the site background while using the Publisher theme.

Context: The question is tagged “css” and “shopify-theme,” indicating the solution likely involves adding styles (CSS) within a Shopify theme. Publisher is a Shopify theme; CSS is the stylesheet language used to control presentation (e.g., background images).

Details provided: Only the intent to place an image on the current background; no specifics on which page/section, image source, or whether changes should be made via Theme Editor or custom code.

Current developments: No responses, code snippets, or attachments are included.

Outcome/decisions: None yet.

Open questions:

  • Where should the background image apply (entire site, specific template, or section)?
  • How will the image be uploaded/hosted (Theme assets, files, CDN)?
  • Should the change be made via theme settings or by adding CSS (e.g., background-image) in custom styles?

Status: Unresolved; guidance requested.

Summarized with AI on January 28. AI used: gpt-5.
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Hey, how can I add on my actual background an image? I’m using the publisher theme.