Custom CSS & Backgrounds

Make your profile truly yours with custom CSS styling and background images. LavishMade gives you the freedom to personalize your profile's appearance, inspired by the creative customization of MySpace but with modern responsive design. You can start with simple font themes, then move to theme layouts, and finally add custom CSS for complete control.

Custom CSS

Add your own CSS to completely customize your profile's appearance:

• Full CSS Control: Style any element on your profile page
• 10,000 Character Limit: Plenty of space for your customizations
• Live Preview: See changes in real-time while editing
• Responsive Design: Your CSS works across desktop and mobile
• Color Schemes: Override default colors to match your brand
• Typography: Control fonts, sizes, and text styling
• Layout Spacing: Adjust spacing, positioning, and layout

How to Add Custom CSS

1. Go to your profile settings (click your profile picture, then "Edit Profile")
2. Scroll to the "Layout Customization" section
3. Click the "Advanced Options" link to go to the advanced customization page
4. Find the "Custom CSS" text area
5. Enter your CSS code (up to 10,000 characters)
6. Click "Save Custom CSS" to apply your changes
7. Your profile will update immediately with your custom styling

CSS Best Practices

• Start with small changes and test as you go
• Use the live preview to see changes immediately
• Test on both desktop and mobile views
• Keep your CSS organized and commented
• Use CSS variables for colors to make updates easier
• Consider readability and accessibility when styling

Background Images

Add a custom background image to your profile:

• Upload Image: Upload your own background image
• Use URL: Link to an image hosted elsewhere
• Full-Screen Background: Background covers the entire profile
• Mobile Optimized: Automatically optimized for mobile devices
• Attribution Support: Add attribution for images you use

How to Add a Background Image

1. Go to your profile settings
2. Scroll to the "Layout Customization" section
3. Find the "Background Image" section
4. Either upload an image file or paste an image URL
5. If using an external image, add attribution if required
6. Preview your background in real-time
7. Save your changes

Background Image Tips

• Choose images that don't interfere with text readability
• Consider using semi-transparent overlays if needed
• Test how your background looks with your content
• Use high-quality images for best results
• Consider file size - large images may load slowly
• Always attribute images properly if required

Community Layouts

Browse and apply layouts created by other LavishMade users:

• Browse Layouts: Discover layouts created by the community
• Favorite Layouts: Save layouts you like for later
• Quick Apply: Apply a layout with one click
• Customize Further: Apply a layout and then customize it to your taste
• Share Your Own: Submit your own layouts for others to use

Customization Precedence

LavishMade uses a clear hierarchy for customization options. Understanding this helps you know what will be applied:

1. Custom CSS (Highest Priority): If you've added custom CSS, it overrides everything else, including font themes and theme layouts. The font theme selector will be disabled when custom CSS is present.
2. Theme Layouts: If you've selected a theme layout from the community, it will override font themes but can be overridden by custom CSS.
3. Font Themes (Lowest Priority): Simple font theme selection works when you don't have custom CSS or theme layouts applied.

This means you can start with a simple font theme, then move to a theme layout, and finally add custom CSS for complete control. Each level builds on the previous one.

Combining Customizations

You can combine different customization options for even more personalization:

• Start with a font theme for quick typography customization
• Add a background image to complement your font choice
• Apply a community layout for a complete design system
• Layer custom CSS over layouts and backgrounds for unique effects
• Use background images with any customization level
• Experiment with different combinations to find your style

Remember: Background images work independently and can be used with font themes, theme layouts, or custom CSS. They don't override or get overridden by other customization options.