Why are the hero images on our Webflow blog overlapping with the navigation bar?

Your hero images are overlapping the navigation bar likely due to incorrect layout settings such as negative margins, missing top padding, or improper z-index stacking.

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1. Check Hero Section Top Spacing  

• Select the Hero Section in the Webflow Designer.  
• Ensure it has enough top padding or margin to clear the height of the navigation bar.  
• If you're using fixed positioning for the navbar, it will sit above content by default unless spacing is added below it.

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2. Inspect Navbar Settings  

• If the navbar is fixed (e.g., fixed to top), it will remove itself from the regular document flow.  
• You need to compensate with top padding on the first section below (like the hero) equal to or greater than the navbar height.

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3. Review Z-Index Values  

• If the hero image has a higher z-index than the navbar, it might visually sit on top.  
• Ensure the navbar has a higher z-index than the hero if they overlap in z-space.  
• Compare both elements and set the navbar’s z-index to a higher value (e.g., 1000).

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4. Check for Interactions or Overflow  

• If an animation or interaction is applied to the hero image or its container, check for any changes that adjust position or overflow settings.  
• Make sure overflow: visible is appropriate where needed, and that nothing is pushing the hero up unexpectedly.

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5. Test on Different Breakpoints  

• Look at tablet and mobile views to confirm styles aren't breaking on specific screen sizes.  
• Sometimes styles applied to one breakpoint cascade and create layout problems if not managed.

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Summary  

The hero image is likely overlapping due to a lack of top spacing in the hero section, a fixed navbar without compensation margin, or z-index issues. Adjusting the top padding and verifying stacking order should resolve it.