As we eagerly await the upcoming release of EverWeb 4.1, we're excited to give you a sneak peek into what's in store. 

This new version is all about enhancing the visual appeal and usability of your websites, introducing two major features: Background Videos and Enhanced Background Image Settings. 

We already wrote about the automatic image optimization and website speed up that you can expect in version 4.1

Now you can add mobile friendly, full screen video backgrounds to your EverWeb websites.

1. Background Videos: Adding Life to Your Pages

The introduction of background videos in EverWeb 4.1 lets you add a unique and captivating effect to your EverWeb websites. This feature enables you to set videos as backgrounds in your web pages with just a few clicks in the Page Settings Inspector. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Parallax Scrolling and Full-Screen Options: Enhance your website's depth and engagement with parallax scrolling effects or opt for a bold, immersive experience with full-screen background videos.
  
  
• Versatile Video Source Options: Upload your own videos or embed them from platforms like YouTube or Vimeo, offering an efficient way to manage bandwidth without sacrificing quality.

2. Enhanced Background Image Settings: Greater Design Flexibility

Building on EverWeb’s new background design options, version 4.1 expands its functionality with improved settings for background images. This update allows for more precise and creative use of images in your website's background design.

• Refined Alignment and Positioning: Position your background images exactly where you want them. With improved alignment and positioning tools, you can easily adapt images to fit the layout and style of your site.
  
  
• Customizable Image Scaling: Tailor your background images to fit any screen or design concept. With the new scaling options, you have the freedom to choose how your images are displayed, from full-screen images to repeating patterns.

Get Ready for EverWeb 4.1

As we gear up for the release of EverWeb 4.1, these new features highlight our commitment to providing a powerful yet user-friendly web design platform. Whether you're looking to add a layer of motion with background videos or seeking more control over your background images, EverWeb 4.1 is designed to enhance your website's aesthetic and functionality.

EverWeb 4.1 will be released soon, and the beta version is currently available for download our forum to try.