Regarding the initial issue, clarity is lacking in identifying what exactly is not functioning properly.
It appears that the search field should remain fixed at the top of the page. Currently, it seems like there may be a margin-top or padding applied to the body.
Upon inspecting the markup, a text node following the body element seems to be causing the space at the top:
By removing this text node, the somewhat awkward space will likely disappear.
As for the white background concern, utilizing a GIF with a white background will not result in it magically disappearing. Here are a few options available:
- Convert the image format to PNG and set the white color as transparent
- Use separate images for distinct parts (such as the search bar and the top of the main content area)
- Attempt setting the white color as transparent within the GIF (though this may not be the optimal solution)
An additional observation indicates that your <meta>
, <title>
... tags should be located within the HEAD section rather than the BODY!