How can I set the opacity of background images in Webflow using pseudo elements or hand-coding?

To set the opacity of background images in Webflow using pseudo elements or hand-coding, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using pseudo elements
1. Select the element to which you want to apply the background image with opacity.
2. Navigate to the Styles panel on the right-hand side.
3. In the Background section, click on the "+" icon to add a new background.
4. Upload or select the image you want to use as the background.
5. Under the Background settings, select the "Cover" option to make the image cover the entire element.
6. Now, to apply the opacity effect on the background image, we'll use pseudo elements. Click on the "+" icon next to the Background section to add a new pseudo element.
7. With the newly created pseudo element selected, navigate to the Background settings again.
8. Reduce the opacity of the pseudo element by adjusting the Opacity slider or entering a specific value in the input field.
9. Customize the position, size, or other properties of the pseudo element as desired.

Method 2: Hand-coding (custom CSS)
1. Select the element to which you want to apply the background image and opacity.
2. On the right-hand side, click on the Settings gear icon and select "Custom Code" from the dropdown menu.
3. In the Custom Code section, select "Header" from the Embed in dropdown menu to add the following code to the site's header.
4. Add the following CSS code snippet to set the background image and opacity:

```css

```

5. Replace ".your-element" with the appropriate class or identifier for your desired element.
6. Replace "path-to-your-image.jpg" with the actual path to your background image.
7. Adjust the opacity value (0.5 in the example) to your desired level.

Using either of these methods, you can effectively set the opacity of background images in Webflow. Remember that when using the hand-coding approach, the changes might not be reflected in the Webflow Designer interface. You'll need to preview or publish the site to see the applied opacity effect.