{"id":24352,"date":"2021-02-26T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/?p=24352"},"modified":"2021-03-02T17:35:45","modified_gmt":"2021-03-02T22:35:45","slug":"virtual-backgrounds-for-email-geeks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/blog\/virtual-backgrounds-for-email-geeks","title":{"rendered":"Virtual backgrounds to show off your email geek pride on Zoom and Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<div id=\"simple-text-block-block_6038134c9e27d\" class=\"block-simple-text-block alignfull \" style=\"background-color:\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n  \t<div class=\"row\">\n  \t\t<div class=\"col\">\n  \t\t\t<div class=\"copy\">\n  \t\t\t\t<p>Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have made the switch from working in an office to working from home. This has presented many opportunities, from reduced commute times to guest appearances on Zoom or Microsoft Teams\u2014from kids, pets, spouses, and guests galore.<\/p>\n<p>While <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4pq9N8qrTT0?t=35\">these appearances<\/a> can add much needed comic relief to our work day, sometimes we could use some help concealing what\u2019s around us. Perhaps you haven\u2019t had a chance to tidy the clutter behind you. Or maybe you\u2019re looking to add an element of surprise to your next virtual meeting (because Zoom fatigue). That\u2019s where virtual backgrounds come in.<\/p>\n<p>These virtual meeting backgrounds are made just for #EmailGeeks. Use them to show your love for the email community and bring some color to your surroundings. From us, to you.<\/p>\n<p>Like what you see? Right-click and hit \u201cSave As\u201d to save these virtual meeting backgrounds.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First time using a <strong>Zoom<\/strong> virtual background? Don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s simple. <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/210707503-Virtual-Background\">Learn how here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Using <strong>Microsoft Teams<\/strong>? We\u2019ve got you covered, too. <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/change-your-background-for-a-teams-meeting-f77a2381-443a-499d-825e-509a140f4780\">Here\u2019s how you set up your virtual background on Teams<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>A love letter to our email geeks<\/h2>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24448 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Love-Letter-Virtual-Backgrounds.png\" alt=\"Love Letter Virtual Backgrounds\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Love-Letter-Virtual-Backgrounds.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Love-Letter-Virtual-Backgrounds-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Love-Letter-Virtual-Backgrounds-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Love-Letter-Virtual-Backgrounds-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Love-Letter-Virtual-Backgrounds-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Love-Letter-Virtual-Backgrounds-1800x1013.png 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\n<p>Dear email geeks, this one\u2019s for you. We dedicate this to you and the rest of the email community. Sincerely, Litmus.<\/p>\n<h2>\u201cHey, nice living room!\u201d<\/h2>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24355 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Litmus-Cross-stitch-Zoom.png\" alt=\"Living Room Virtual Backgrounds\" width=\"1921\" height=\"1081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Litmus-Cross-stitch-Zoom.png 1921w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Litmus-Cross-stitch-Zoom-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Litmus-Cross-stitch-Zoom-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Litmus-Cross-stitch-Zoom-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Litmus-Cross-stitch-Zoom-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Litmus-Cross-stitch-Zoom-1800x1013.png 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1921px) 100vw, 1921px\" \/>\n<p>\u201cWow, your plants are doing so well!\u201d \u201cI <em>love<\/em> your cross-stitch.\u201d If you\u2019ve been in virtual meetings, you\u2019ve probably received some compliments on your surroundings. Why not keep them coming? Get showered with compliments with this virtual living room background.<\/p>\n<h2>Quick, hide the mess!<\/h2>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24354 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Litmus-Simple-Zoom.png\" alt=\"Gradient Virtual Backgrounds\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Litmus-Simple-Zoom.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Litmus-Simple-Zoom-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Litmus-Simple-Zoom-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Litmus-Simple-Zoom-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Litmus-Simple-Zoom-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Litmus-Simple-Zoom-1800x1013.png 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\n<p>T-minus 1 minute until your next meeting. Then suddenly, you realize the pile of things\u2014the one you were supposed to get to last week\u2014is <em>still<\/em> there. But don\u2019t panic: we\u2019ve got you covered. Here\u2019s a simple and clean virtual background to hide the clutter behind you.<\/p>\n<h2>Loud and proud, #EmailGeek<\/h2>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24451 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/EmailGeek-Virtual-Backgrounds.png\" alt=\"EmailGeek Virtual Backgrounds\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/EmailGeek-Virtual-Backgrounds.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/EmailGeek-Virtual-Backgrounds-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/EmailGeek-Virtual-Backgrounds-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/EmailGeek-Virtual-Backgrounds-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/EmailGeek-Virtual-Backgrounds-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/EmailGeek-Virtual-Backgrounds-1800x1013.png 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\n<p>Make your love for the email community front and center with this virtual background.<\/p>\n<h2>Enter the Matrix<\/h2>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24489 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Matrix-Virtual-Backgrounds.png\" alt=\"Matrix Virtual Backgrounds\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Matrix-Virtual-Backgrounds.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Matrix-Virtual-Backgrounds-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Matrix-Virtual-Backgrounds-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Matrix-Virtual-Backgrounds-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Matrix-Virtual-Backgrounds-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Matrix-Virtual-Backgrounds-1800x1013.png 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\n<p>A guaranteed icebreaker. Put on your shades and you\u2019re basically Keanu Reeves. Suggested opening line: \u201cWhy yes, we are entering the Matrix today.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Step into my office<\/h2>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24353 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Litmus-Desk-Zoom.png\" alt=\"Desk Virtual Backgrounds\" width=\"1921\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Litmus-Desk-Zoom.png 1921w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Litmus-Desk-Zoom-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Litmus-Desk-Zoom-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Litmus-Desk-Zoom-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Litmus-Desk-Zoom-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Litmus-Desk-Zoom-1800x1012.png 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1921px) 100vw, 1921px\" \/>\n<p>Remember when we would have meetings in offices? Ancient times. For now, this virtual office will do.<\/p>\n<h2>Working with what you\u2019ve got<\/h2>\n<p>At the end of the day, we\u2019re making remote life work with what we\u2019ve got, be it <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/iEdBUenYYdk\">Zoom faux pas<\/a>, <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/brickzwithtipz\/status\/1272875654627852288?s=21\">spotty internet<\/a>, or <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2020\/03\/17\/business\/work-from-home-setups-coronavirus-trnd\/index.html\">makeshift desk setups<\/a>. We hope these virtual backgrounds spark a bit of joy with you, your colleagues, and your email geek community.<\/p>\n<p>Used any of these virtual backgrounds for your meetings? We\u2019d love to see it. Share it with us on <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/litmusapp\">Twitter<\/a>, <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/litmus-com\/\">LinkedIn<\/a>, <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/litmusapp\/\">Instagram<\/a>, <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LitmusApp\">Facebook<\/a>, or let us know below.<\/p>\n<p>Want something for your social media profiles? <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.litmus.com\/blog\/email-marketing-background-photos-for-twitter-linkedin-facebook\/\">We made background photos for email geeks<\/a>\u00a0too.<\/p>\n  \t\t\t<\/div>\n  \t\t<\/div>\n  \t<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get these virtual backgrounds made just for #EmailGeeks. 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