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What is the difference between background and inline image?
Inline images come with their natural height, however, the container used for a background image requires some sort of height added to it for it to be even visual on the screen. Additionally, background images support several CSS properties that should always be placed with them.
Should I use background-image or IMG tag?
Use the tag in the following cases: When it is not just a design element, but also a part of the content, such as a diagram, logo, or a person. When you expect that people will print your page and want the image to be included by default. Google doesn’t index background images automatically.
Should I use background-image or IMG?
Use the HTML IMG tag when you want the image to be indexed by google (with alt text inclusion). Use the CSS background-image property when the image is not part of the regular page flow, and in instances where only a portion of the image shows up on the page and is used for more decorative purposes.
What are the benefits of using page background?
From full-page image and graphic animations to ones involving only graphical elements on the main page, these backgrounds are great when used as a site introduction, functional hover navigation elements, and other creative ways to attract interest and draw users in.
Why is it important to use a website background?
Simple backgrounds are key to creating clear, high quality images that your audience will be able to see, register, and respond to no matter where they see it. Even though it can be tempting to add element after element to every image you make, it’s best to opt for a conservative approach.
Should background-image be in HTML or CSS?
When to use CSS background-image : If it’s purely used to design. If the image is not part of the content. For small images, if you need to improve download times, as with CSS sprites. If you intend to have people print your page and you do not want the image to be included by default.
Should images be in HTML or CSS?
Summing up: if an image has meaning, in terms of your content, you should use an HTML image. If an image is purely decoration, you should use CSS background images.