Fixed Background Effect

What You'll Create

A section background image that stays fixed in place while the rest of your content scrolls over it. As visitors scroll through subsequent sections, they see different content sliding across the same dramatic background, creating depth and visual interest.

The Problem It Solves

Squarespace's background attachment options are limited. When you want a background image to stay locked in position while content flows over it - creating that parallax-like depth effect - you need custom code. This technique pins your first section's background in place for a stunning scroll experience.

Perfect For

Hero section backgrounds, Photography showcases, Brand story scrolls, Landing page impact, Immersive experiences.

What Makes This Different

The first section's background becomes fixed to the viewport, essentially turning it into a full-screen backdrop for your entire page. Following sections scroll over it with transparent backgrounds, revealing the fixed image behind. You can optionally add a fade transition that covers the background as visitors scroll past a certain point.

Details

• Section Type: Fluid & Classic

• Code Type: CSS + JavaScript

• Prerequisites: First section with background image, Following sections with transparent or no backgrounds

• Toolkit Title: Fixed Background Effect

Learn This Technique

This is one of 150+ code techniques taught inside Standout Squarespace, where you get:

• The complete, copy-paste code

• Video walkthrough explaining how it works

• The principles behind the technique so you can customize it

• Access to our private community for support