/*
Theme Name: Girdhari Singh — Digital Marketing Consultant
Theme URI: https://thegirdharisingh.com
Author: Girdhari Singh Rajpurohit
Author URI: https://thegirdharisingh.com
Description: Custom theme for Girdhari Singh Rajpurohit's digital marketing consulting site — homepage, about, blog listing, and single post templates.
Version: 1.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Text Domain: girdhari-singh
*/
/* ==========================================================
   Girdhari Singh — WordPress Theme Stylesheet
   Merged from the site's homepage, about, blog, and post designs
   ========================================================== */


/* ---------- SHARED (used across all pages) ---------- */


  :root{
    --ink:#241748;
    --ink-soft:#33235F;
    --paper:#F4F3F7;
    --paper-raised:#FFFFFF;
    --text:#221C33;
    --muted:#655E77;
    --line:#DCD9E4;

    --coral:#FF5A3C;
    --coral-soft:#FFE1D8;
    --green:#1F9D55;
    --green-soft:#D9F0E1;
    --blue:#3E63FA;
    --blue-soft:#DEE4FE;

    --display:'Manrope', sans-serif;
    --body:'Manrope', sans-serif;
    --mono:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;

    --max: 1180px;
  }


  *{ margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }

  html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }


  body{
    background:var(--paper);
    color:var(--text);
    font-family:var(--body);
    font-size:16.5px;
    line-height:1.65;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  }


  a{ color:inherit; }

  img,svg{ display:block; max-width:100%; }

  .wrap{ max-width:var(--max); margin:0 auto; padding:0 32px; }


  h1,h2,h3{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-0.02em; color:var(--ink); }

  h4{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; color:var(--ink); }


  .eyebrow{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:0.03em;
    color:var(--muted); text-transform:uppercase;
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;
  }

  .eyebrow::before{ content:"◆"; color:var(--coral); font-size:8px; }


  /* ---------- NAV ---------- */
  header.site{
    position:sticky; top:0; z-index:50;
    background:rgba(244,243,247,0.9);
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }

  nav.wrap{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; height:76px; }

  .logo{
    font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size:18px;
    color:var(--ink); text-decoration:none; letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  }

  .logo span{ color:var(--coral); }

  .nav-links{ display:flex; gap:26px; list-style:none; }

  .nav-links a{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12.5px; text-decoration:none;
    color:var(--text); position:relative; padding-bottom:3px; white-space:nowrap;
  }

  .nav-links a::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:0; height:1px;
    background:var(--ink); transition:width .25s ease;
  }

  .nav-links a:hover::after{ width:100%; }

  .nav-cta{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; text-decoration:none;
    color:#fff; background:var(--coral);
    padding:10px 18px; border-radius:3px; flex-shrink:0;
    transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }

  .nav-cta:hover{ transform:translateY(-1px); box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(255,90,60,0.35); }


  /* ---------- HERO ---------- */
  .hero{ padding:88px 0 80px; }

  .hero-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr 0.95fr; gap:60px; align-items:start; }

  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(36px, 4.2vw, 56px); line-height:1.06; margin-bottom:20px;
  }

  .hero h1 em{ font-style:normal; color:var(--coral); }

  .hero p.lead{ font-size:18.5px; color:var(--muted); max-width:48ch; margin-bottom:26px; }

  .hero-meta{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:32px; }

  .cta-row{ display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; }


  .btn{
    display:inline-block; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:14px;
    text-decoration:none; padding:14px 26px; border-radius:3px;
    transition:transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
  }

  .btn-primary{ background:var(--ink); color:#fff; }

  .btn-primary:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(36,23,72,0.28); }

  .btn-ghost{ color:var(--ink); border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink); padding:14px 4px; }

  .btn-ghost:hover{ color:var(--coral); border-color:var(--coral); }


  /* Industry switcher (hero signature) */
  .ind-switch{
    background:var(--paper-raised); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:8px;
    padding:26px; box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(36,23,72,0.25);
  }

  .ind-pills{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }

  .ind-pill{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12px; padding:8px 13px; border-radius:20px;
    border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--paper); color:var(--muted);
    cursor:pointer; transition:all .18s ease;
  }

  .ind-pill.active{ background:var(--ink); color:#fff; border-color:var(--ink); }


  .ind-panel{ display:none; }

  .ind-panel.active{ display:block; animation:fadeIn .3s ease; }

  @keyframes fadeIn{ from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(4px);} to{opacity:1; transform:none;} }

  .ind-panel h4{ font-size:19px; margin-bottom:8px; }

  .ind-panel p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:14.5px; margin-bottom:16px; }

  .ind-tags{ display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

  .ind-tags span{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; padding:4px 10px; border-radius:20px;
    background:var(--tag-bg, var(--coral-soft)); color:var(--tag-c, #A83A24);
  }


  /* ---------- TRUST BAR ---------- */
  .trustbar{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); padding:20px 0; }

  .trustbar .wrap{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:14px; }

  .trustbar .item{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--muted); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }

  .trustbar .item::before{ content:"◆"; color:var(--coral); font-size:7px; }


  /* ---------- PROBLEM ---------- */
  .problem{ background:var(--ink); color:#D6D1E6; padding:96px 0; }

  .problem .eyebrow{ color:#9F94BF; }

  .problem .eyebrow::before{ color:var(--coral); }

  .problem h2{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(27px,3vw,37px); max-width:20ch; margin-bottom:22px; line-height:1.18; }

  .problem p{ max-width:64ch; font-size:17px; color:#B6AFCE; margin-bottom:16px; }

  .problem p.strong{ color:#fff; font-weight:700; }


  /* ---------- SECTION HEAD (shared) ---------- */
  .sec-head{ max-width:660px; margin-bottom:48px; }

  .sec-head h2{ font-size:clamp(27px,3vw,36px); margin-bottom:14px; }

  .sec-head p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:17px; }


  /* ---------- SERVICES (3-stage) ---------- */
  .services{ padding:100px 0 88px; }

  .stages{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:0; }

  .stage{ background:var(--paper-raised); border:1px solid var(--line); padding:32px 26px 28px; }

  .stage + .stage{ border-left:none; }

  .stage:first-child{ border-radius:8px 0 0 8px; }

  .stage:last-child{ border-radius:0 8px 8px 0; }

  .stage .tag{ display:inline-block; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12px; padding:4px 10px; border-radius:20px; margin-bottom:18px; }

  .stage.s1 .tag{ background:var(--coral-soft); color:#A83A24; }

  .stage.s2 .tag{ background:var(--green-soft); color:var(--green); }

  .stage.s3 .tag{ background:var(--blue-soft); color:var(--blue); }

  .stage h3{ font-size:20px; margin-bottom:10px; }

  .stage p.desc{ color:var(--muted); font-size:14.5px; margin-bottom:18px; }

  .stage ul{ list-style:none; }

  .stage li{ font-size:14px; padding:8px 0; border-top:1px dashed var(--line); display:flex; gap:8px; }

  .stage.s1 li::before{ content:"→"; color:var(--coral); }

  .stage.s2 li::before{ content:"→"; color:var(--green); }

  .stage.s3 li::before{ content:"→"; color:var(--blue); }

  .flow-note{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted); text-align:center; margin-top:22px; }

  .flow-note .arrow{ color:var(--coral); margin:0 6px; }

  .services-cta{ text-align:center; margin-top:40px; }


  /* ---------- INDUSTRIES ---------- */
  .industries{ padding:90px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }

  .ind-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:20px; }

  .ind-card{
    background:var(--paper-raised); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:8px;
    padding:26px 24px; border-left:3px solid var(--card-accent, var(--coral));
    transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }

  .ind-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 16px 28px -18px rgba(36,23,72,0.3); }

  .ind-card .n{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11.5px; color:var(--card-accent, var(--coral)); margin-bottom:10px; }

  .ind-card h4{ font-size:17px; margin-bottom:8px; }

  .ind-card p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:14px; margin-bottom:14px; }

  .ind-card .tags{ display:flex; gap:6px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

  .ind-card .tags span{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10.5px; color:var(--muted); border:1px solid var(--line); padding:3px 8px; border-radius:20px; }


  .ind-card:nth-child(1){ --card-accent: var(--green); }

  .ind-card:nth-child(2){ --card-accent: var(--coral); }

  .ind-card:nth-child(3){ --card-accent: var(--blue); }

  .ind-card:nth-child(4){ --card-accent: var(--green); }

  .ind-card:nth-child(5){ --card-accent: var(--coral); }

  .ind-card:nth-child(6){ --card-accent: var(--blue); }


  /* ---------- ABOUT ---------- */
  .about{ padding:96px 0; background:var(--ink-soft); color:#D6D1E6; }

  .about .wrap{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.85fr 1.15fr; gap:60px; align-items:start; }

  .about h2{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(27px,3vw,36px); line-height:1.18; margin-bottom:18px; }

  .about .bio p{ color:#B6AFCE; font-size:16.5px; margin-bottom:16px; max-width:60ch; }

  .about .bio p:first-child{ color:#D6D1E6; font-size:17.5px; }

  .about ul{ list-style:none; margin-top:18px; }

  .about li{ font-size:14px; color:#B6AFCE; padding:10px 0; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); display:flex; gap:10px; }

  .about li::before{ content:"—"; color:var(--coral); }

  .about-portrait{
    min-height:340px; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden;
    background:linear-gradient(155deg, #3D2A6B 0%, #241748 75%);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  }

  .about-portrait .ph-label{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12px; color:#7A6FA0; text-align:center; padding:20px; }

  .about-portrait::after{
    content:"GSR"; position:absolute; bottom:16px; left:16px;
    font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.12); letter-spacing:0.05em;
  }

  .about-stats{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:1px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1); margin-top:22px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

  .about-stats div{ background:var(--ink-soft); padding:16px 18px; }

  .about-stats .num{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:21px; color:var(--coral); font-weight:800; }

  .about-stats .lab{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; color:#9F94BF; margin-top:4px; }


  /* ---------- CONTENT HUB (stacked, not tabbed) ---------- */
  .content-hub{ padding:100px 0 40px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }

  .ch-group{ margin-bottom:64px; }

  .ch-group-head{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline; margin-bottom:26px; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; }

  .ch-group-head h3{ font-size:20px; }

  .ch-group-head a{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12.5px; text-decoration:none; color:var(--coral); }

  .ch-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:22px; }


  .ch-card{
    background:var(--paper-raised); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:8px;
    overflow:hidden; transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease; text-decoration:none; display:block;
  }

  .ch-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 16px 30px -16px rgba(36,23,72,0.28); }

  .ch-thumb{
    height:150px; position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    background:linear-gradient(155deg, var(--thumb-a, var(--coral-soft)), var(--paper-raised));
  }

  .ch-icon{ width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(36,23,72,0.9); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; font-size:14px; }

  .ch-type{ position:absolute; top:10px; left:10px; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10.5px; background:rgba(36,23,72,0.9); color:#fff; padding:3px 8px; border-radius:20px; }

  .ch-body{ padding:16px 16px 18px; }

  .ch-body h4{ font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:8px; }

  .ch-body .meta{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; color:var(--muted); }


  .ch-group.blog .ch-thumb{ --thumb-a: var(--coral-soft); }

  .ch-group.videos .ch-thumb{ --thumb-a: var(--blue-soft); }

  .ch-group.info .ch-thumb{ --thumb-a: var(--green-soft); }


  .ch-follow{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; padding:32px 0 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); margin-top:8px; }

  .ch-follow a{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; text-decoration:none; color:var(--ink);
    border:1px solid var(--line); padding:10px 18px; border-radius:20px;
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; transition:all .2s ease;
  }

  .ch-follow a:hover{ background:var(--ink); color:#fff; border-color:var(--ink); }


  /* ---------- RESOURCES / TOOLS ---------- */
  .resources{ padding:96px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }

  .res-groups{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); gap:28px; margin-top:10px; }

  .res-group{ background:var(--paper-raised); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:8px; padding:28px; }

  .res-group .cat{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--coral); margin-bottom:16px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.03em; }

  .res-list{ list-style:none; }

  .res-list li{ padding:14px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:14px; align-items:baseline; }

  .res-list li:first-child{ border-top:none; }

  .res-list .rname{ font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:15px; color:var(--ink); }

  .res-list .rdesc{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:3px; }

  .res-list a.rlink{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11.5px; color:var(--coral); text-decoration:none; white-space:nowrap; }

  .res-note{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:28px; }


  /* ---------- PROCESS ---------- */
  .process{ padding:96px 0; }

  .process h2{ font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,34px); margin-bottom:50px; text-align:center; }

  .steps{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:36px; }

  .step{ position:relative; padding-top:52px; }

  .step .num{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; color:var(--coral); position:absolute; top:0; left:0; }

  .step .num::before{ content:""; display:block; width:34px; height:1px; background:var(--line); margin-bottom:10px; }

  .step h3{ font-size:18px; margin-bottom:10px; }

  .step p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:14.5px; }


  /* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
  .faq{ padding:96px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }

  .faq h2{ font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,34px); margin-bottom:36px; }

  .faq-item{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }

  .faq-q{
    width:100%; text-align:left; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer;
    font-family:var(--display); font-size:16.5px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ink);
    padding:20px 0; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:20px;
  }

  .faq-q .plus{ font-family:var(--mono); color:var(--coral); font-size:19px; transition:transform .2s ease; flex-shrink:0; }

  .faq-item.open .plus{ transform:rotate(45deg); }

  .faq-a{ max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .3s ease; }

  .faq-a p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:15px; padding-bottom:22px; max-width:70ch; }


  /* ---------- FINAL CTA ---------- */
  .final-cta{ background:var(--ink); color:#fff; padding:104px 0; text-align:center; }

  .final-cta h2{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(29px,4vw,44px); max-width:20ch; margin:0 auto 18px; line-height:1.12; }

  .final-cta p{ color:#B6AFCE; font-size:17px; max-width:52ch; margin:0 auto 34px; }

  .final-cta .btn-primary{ background:var(--coral); }

  .final-cta .btn-primary:hover{ box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(255,90,60,0.4); }


  /* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
  footer{ padding:40px 0; }

  footer .wrap{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; }

  footer .fmono{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--muted); }

  footer .flinks{ display:flex; gap:20px; list-style:none; flex-wrap:wrap; }

  footer .flinks a{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12px; text-decoration:none; color:var(--muted); }

  footer .flinks a:hover{ color:var(--ink); }


  /* ---------- REVEAL ---------- */
  .reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px); transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease; }

  .reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }


  /* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
  @media (max-width: 980px){
    .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .ind-switch{ order:-1; }
    .stages{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .stage{ border-left:1px solid var(--line) !important; border-radius:0 !important; }
    .stage + .stage{ border-top:none; }
    .ind-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
    .about .wrap{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .about-portrait{ min-height:220px; }
    .steps{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px; }
    .nav-links{ display:none; }
    .ch-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
    .res-groups{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  }


/* ---------- ABOUT PAGE ---------- */


  .eyebrow.light{ color:#9F94BF; }

  .eyebrow.light::before{ color:var(--coral); }

  .nav-links a.current{ color:var(--coral); }


  /* ---------- PAGE HERO ---------- */
  .page-hero{ padding:76px 0 70px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }

  .page-hero .wrap{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.85fr 1.15fr; gap:60px; align-items:center; }

  .page-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(34px, 4vw, 52px); line-height:1.08; margin-bottom:18px; }

  .page-hero h1 em{ font-style:normal; color:var(--coral); }

  .page-hero p.lead{ font-size:18px; color:var(--muted); max-width:52ch; }


  .hero-portrait{
    min-height:320px; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden;
    background:linear-gradient(155deg, #3D2A6B 0%, #241748 75%);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  }

  .hero-portrait .ph-label{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12px; color:#B6AFCE; text-align:center; padding:20px; }

  .hero-portrait::after{
    content:"GSR"; position:absolute; bottom:16px; left:16px;
    font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.14); letter-spacing:0.05em;
  }


  /* ---------- SECTION HEAD ---------- */
  .sec-head{ max-width:680px; margin-bottom:44px; }


  /* ---------- STORY ---------- */
  .story{ padding:92px 0; }

  .story .wrap{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.65fr 1.35fr; gap:60px; }

  .story .rail{ position:sticky; top:100px; align-self:start; }

  .story .rail .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:10px; }

  .story .rail h2{ font-size:clamp(24px,2.6vw,30px); line-height:1.2; }

  .story-body p{ font-size:17px; color:var(--text); margin-bottom:20px; max-width:70ch; }

  .story-body p.pull{
    font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:22px; color:var(--ink);
    line-height:1.4; padding:6px 0 6px 22px; border-left:3px solid var(--coral);
    margin:34px 0; max-width:60ch;
  }


  /* ---------- PRINCIPLES ---------- */
  .principles{ padding:92px 0; background:var(--ink-soft); color:#D6D1E6; }

  .principles .sec-head h2{ color:#fff; }

  .principles .sec-head p{ color:#B6AFCE; }

  .p-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr); gap:20px; }

  .p-card{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius:8px; padding:26px 22px;
  }

  .p-card .idx{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11.5px; color:var(--coral); margin-bottom:14px; }

  .p-card h4{ color:#fff; font-size:16.5px; margin-bottom:10px; }

  .p-card p{ color:#B6AFCE; font-size:14px; }


  /* ---------- FOCUS / CREDENTIALS ---------- */
  .focus{ padding:92px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }

  .focus .wrap{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.9fr 1.1fr; gap:60px; align-items:start; }

  .focus-stats{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--line); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; margin-top:8px; }

  .focus-stats div{ background:var(--paper-raised); padding:22px 20px; }

  .focus-stats .num{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:26px; color:var(--coral); font-weight:800; }

  .focus-stats .lab{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11.5px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:6px; }


  .tag-cloud{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; }

  .tag-cloud span{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; padding:9px 16px; border-radius:20px;
    background:var(--paper-raised); border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--text);
  }

  .tag-cloud span:nth-child(4n+1){ border-color:var(--coral); color:#A83A24; background:var(--coral-soft); }

  .tag-cloud span:nth-child(4n+2){ border-color:var(--green); color:#16693B; background:var(--green-soft); }

  .tag-cloud span:nth-child(4n+3){ border-color:var(--blue); color:#2846C7; background:var(--blue-soft); }


/* ---------- BLOG LISTING ---------- */


  .btn-outline{ background:transparent; color:var(--ink); border:1px solid var(--line); }

  .btn-outline:hover{ border-color:var(--ink); }


  /* ---------- FILTER ---------- */
  .filter-bar{ padding:0 0 48px; }

  .filter-pills{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; }

  .filter-pill{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12.5px; padding:9px 16px; border-radius:20px;
    border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--paper-raised); color:var(--muted);
    cursor:pointer; transition:all .18s ease;
  }

  .filter-pill.active{ background:var(--ink); color:#fff; border-color:var(--ink); }


  /* ---------- FEATURED ---------- */
  .featured{ padding-bottom:64px; }

  .feat-card{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr; gap:0;
    background:var(--paper-raised); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px;
    overflow:hidden; text-decoration:none;
    transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }

  .feat-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 20px 40px -22px rgba(36,23,72,0.3); }

  .feat-thumb{
    background:linear-gradient(155deg, var(--blue-soft), var(--paper-raised));
    min-height:280px; position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  }

  .feat-thumb .ch-icon{ width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(36,23,72,0.9); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; font-size:20px; }

  .feat-body{ padding:38px 40px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; }

  .feat-tag{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11.5px; padding:4px 10px; border-radius:20px; display:inline-block; width:fit-content; margin-bottom:16px; background:var(--blue-soft); color:#2846C7; }

  .feat-body h2{ font-size:clamp(22px,2.4vw,28px); line-height:1.25; margin-bottom:14px; }

  .feat-body p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:15px; margin-bottom:18px; }

  .feat-meta{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--muted); }


  /* ---------- GRID ---------- */
  .posts{ padding-bottom:30px; }

  .post-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:24px; }


  .post-card{
    background:var(--paper-raised); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:8px;
    overflow:hidden; text-decoration:none; display:block;
    transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }

  .post-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 16px 30px -16px rgba(36,23,72,0.28); }

  .post-thumb{
    height:150px; position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    background:linear-gradient(155deg, var(--thumb-c, var(--coral-soft)), var(--paper-raised));
  }

  .post-thumb .ch-icon{ width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(36,23,72,0.9); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; font-size:13px; }

  .post-cat{ position:absolute; top:10px; left:10px; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:10.5px; padding:3px 9px; border-radius:20px; background:rgba(36,23,72,0.9); color:#fff; }

  .post-body{ padding:18px 18px 20px; }

  .post-body h3{ font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:10px; }

  .post-meta{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; color:var(--muted); }


  .post-card[data-cat="local-seo"] .post-thumb{ --thumb-c: var(--green-soft); }

  .post-card[data-cat="aeo-geo"] .post-thumb{ --thumb-c: var(--blue-soft); }

  .post-card[data-cat="cro"] .post-thumb{ --thumb-c: var(--green-soft); }

  .post-card[data-cat="content"] .post-thumb{ --thumb-c: var(--coral-soft); }

  .post-card[data-cat="industry"] .post-thumb{ --thumb-c: var(--blue-soft); }

  .post-card[data-cat="seo"] .post-thumb{ --thumb-c: var(--coral-soft); }


  .load-more{ text-align:center; margin-top:44px; }


  /* ---------- NEWSLETTER ---------- */
  .newsletter{ background:var(--ink); color:#fff; padding:88px 0; margin-top:100px; }

  .nl-inner{ text-align:center; max-width:560px; margin:0 auto; }

  .newsletter h2{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,36px); margin-bottom:14px; line-height:1.2; }

  .newsletter p{ color:#B6AFCE; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:30px; }

  .nl-form{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; }

  .nl-form input{
    font-family:var(--body); font-size:15px; padding:14px 18px; border-radius:3px;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06); color:#fff;
    min-width:260px; flex:1;
  }

  .nl-form input::placeholder{ color:#8B81A8; }

  .nl-form .btn-primary{ background:var(--coral); }

  .nl-note{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11.5px; color:#8B81A8; margin-top:16px; }


  .reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px); transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease; }


/* ---------- SINGLE POST ---------- */



  /* ---------- PROGRESS BAR ---------- */
  .progress{ position:fixed; top:0; left:0; height:3px; background:var(--coral); width:0%; z-index:100; transition:width .1s linear; }


  /* ---------- BREADCRUMB ---------- */
  .breadcrumb{ padding:28px 0 0; }

  .breadcrumb .wrap{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted); }

  .breadcrumb a{ text-decoration:none; color:var(--muted); }

  .breadcrumb a:hover{ color:var(--coral); }

  .breadcrumb span{ color:var(--ink); }


  /* ---------- POST HEADER ---------- */
  .post-header{ padding:24px 0 40px; }

  .post-header .wrap{ max-width:820px; }

  .post-tag{
    display:inline-block; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12px; padding:5px 12px;
    border-radius:20px; background:var(--blue-soft); color:#2846C7; margin-bottom:20px;
  }

  .post-header h1{ font-size:clamp(30px, 4.4vw, 46px); line-height:1.15; margin-bottom:18px; }

  .post-dek{ font-size:19px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.5; margin-bottom:26px; }

  .post-meta-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

  .author-avatar{
    width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; background:linear-gradient(155deg, #3D2A6B, #241748);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; color:#B6AFCE;
  }

  .post-meta-text{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted); }

  .post-meta-text b{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; }


  /* ---------- FEATURED IMAGE ---------- */
  .post-hero-img{
    max-width:1180px; margin:0 auto 0; padding:0 32px;
  }

  .post-hero-img .frame{
    aspect-ratio:16/7; min-height:220px; border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden;
    background:linear-gradient(155deg, var(--blue-soft), var(--paper-raised));
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
  }

  .post-hero-img .ch-icon{ width:60px; height:60px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(36,23,72,0.9); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; font-size:22px; }


  /* ---------- ARTICLE LAYOUT ---------- */
  .post-body-wrap{ padding:64px 0 100px; }
  .post-layout{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 260px; gap:64px; align-items:start; max-width:1080px; margin:0 auto; }


  /* Article prose */
  .article{ font-family:var(--article); font-size:18px; line-height:1.75; color:var(--text); max-width:700px; }

  .article p{ margin-bottom:22px; }

  .article h2{
    font-family:var(--display); font-size:26px; margin:44px 0 18px; line-height:1.3; scroll-margin-top:100px;
  }

  .article h3{
    font-family:var(--display); font-size:19px; margin:32px 0 12px; scroll-margin-top:100px;
  }

  .article ul, .article ol{ margin:0 0 22px 22px; }

  .article li{ margin-bottom:10px; }

  .article strong{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; }

  .article a.inline-link{ color:var(--coral); text-decoration:underline; text-decoration-color:var(--coral-soft); }


  .pull-quote{
    font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:22px; color:var(--ink);
    line-height:1.4; padding:4px 0 4px 22px; border-left:3px solid var(--coral);
    margin:36px 0; max-width:640px;
  }


  .checklist-box{
    background:var(--green-soft); border:1px solid #B9E0C8; border-radius:10px;
    padding:28px 30px; margin:32px 0;
  }

  .checklist-box .cb-head{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12px; color:#16693B; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.03em; margin-bottom:14px; }

  .checklist-box ul{ margin:0; list-style:none; }

  .checklist-box li{
    font-family:var(--body); font-size:15.5px; color:#1E4A30; padding:8px 0 8px 28px; position:relative;
  }

  .checklist-box li::before{ content:"✓"; position:absolute; left:0; top:8px; color:var(--green); font-weight:700; }


  .warn-box{
    background:var(--coral-soft); border:1px solid #FFC4B0; border-radius:10px;
    padding:28px 30px; margin:32px 0;
  }

  .warn-box .cb-head{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12px; color:#A83A24; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.03em; margin-bottom:14px; }

  .warn-box ul{ margin:0; list-style:none; }

  .warn-box li{ font-family:var(--body); font-size:15.5px; color:#7A2A16; padding:8px 0 8px 28px; position:relative; }

  .warn-box li::before{ content:"→"; position:absolute; left:0; top:8px; color:var(--coral); font-weight:700; }


  /* Sidebar */
  .sidebar{ position:sticky; top:100px; }

  .toc{
    background:var(--paper-raised); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:8px; padding:22px;
    margin-bottom:24px;
  }

  .toc .cat{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; color:var(--muted); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.03em; margin-bottom:14px; }

  .toc ul{ list-style:none; }

  .toc li{ margin-bottom:10px; }

  .toc a{
    font-family:var(--body); font-size:14px; color:var(--text); text-decoration:none;
    display:block; padding-left:12px; border-left:2px solid var(--line);
    transition:all .15s ease;
  }

  .toc a:hover{ border-color:var(--coral); color:var(--coral); }


  .side-cta{
    background:var(--ink); color:#fff; border-radius:8px; padding:26px 22px;
  }

  .side-cta h4{ color:#fff; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:10px; }

  .side-cta p{ color:#B6AFCE; font-size:13.5px; margin-bottom:18px; }

  .side-cta .btn-primary{ background:var(--coral); width:100%; text-align:center; padding:12px 18px; font-size:13px; }


  /* ---------- AUTHOR BIO ---------- */
  .author-box{
    max-width:700px; margin:56px auto 0; padding:32px; background:var(--paper-raised);
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px; display:flex; gap:20px; align-items:flex-start;
  }

  .author-box .av{
    width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0;
    background:linear-gradient(155deg, #3D2A6B, #241748);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; color:#B6AFCE;
  }

  .author-box h4{ font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px; }

  .author-box p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:14.5px; margin-bottom:10px; }

  .author-box a{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:12.5px; color:var(--coral); text-decoration:none; }


  /* ---------- RELATED ---------- */
  .related{ padding:0 0 100px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); margin-top:20px; }

  .related .wrap{ padding-top:72px; }

  .related h2{ font-size:clamp(24px,2.8vw,30px); margin-bottom:32px; }

  .related-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:22px; }

  .post-body2{ padding:16px 16px 18px; }

  .post-body2 h3{ font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:8px; font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; color:var(--ink); }

  .post-meta2{ font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; color:var(--muted); }


/* ---------- RESPONSIVE: SHARED ---------- */



  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    *{ animation-duration:0.001ms !important; transition-duration:0.001ms !important; }
    html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 560px){
    .wrap{ padding:0 20px; }
    .hero{ padding:60px 0 52px; }
    .trustbar .wrap{ flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
    footer .wrap{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
    .ch-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .ind-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .about-stats{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  }


/* ---------- RESPONSIVE: ABOUT ---------- */



  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    *{ animation-duration:0.001ms !important; transition-duration:0.001ms !important; }
    html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 560px){
    .wrap{ padding:0 20px; }
    .page-hero{ padding:56px 0 48px; }
    .p-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .focus-stats{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    footer .wrap{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
  }


/* ---------- RESPONSIVE: BLOG LISTING ---------- */



  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    *{ animation-duration:0.001ms !important; transition-duration:0.001ms !important; }
    html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  }


  @media (max-width: 980px){
    .feat-card{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .feat-thumb{ min-height:200px; }
    .post-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
    .nav-links{ display:none; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 560px){
    .wrap{ padding:0 20px; }
    .page-hero{ padding:56px 0 40px; }
    .post-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .feat-body{ padding:28px 24px; }
    footer .wrap{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
  }


/* ---------- RESPONSIVE: SINGLE POST ---------- */



  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    *{ animation-duration:0.001ms !important; transition-duration:0.001ms !important; }
    html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  }


  @media (max-width: 980px){
    .post-layout{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .sidebar{ position:static; order:-1; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; }
    .toc{ margin-bottom:0; }
    .article{ max-width:100%; }
    .related-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
    .nav-links{ display:none; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 560px){
    .wrap{ padding:0 20px; }
    .post-hero-img{ padding:0 20px; }
    .sidebar{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .author-box{ flex-direction:column; }
    .related-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    footer .wrap{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
  }