Help! Transparent Backgrounds in Pics Keep Disappearing

I'm hoping someone out there can help me! I've used picture images with transparent backgrounds throughout my site. They work well except when I try using them in the photo layout template. When I initially add the photos they have the transparent background and I'm able to save and reopen with the transparency preserved. However, every time I shut down iWeb then reopen the file later a white background has been substituted for the transparency. It doesn't matter what file format I use (.png, .gif, .pdf....). If I open the original in Photoshop, transparency is still there. It's weird since it's only the images in the photo template not anywhere else on my site.
This is driving me insane. Has anyone else encountered this and can provide some guidance?
Much appreciated,
Dodge

TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. iPhoto does not have to be closed to use it, just idle. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've written an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
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