/* =========================================================
   VantaNova Digital — Design System
   Self-contained stylesheet (no framework dependency)
   Brand: Navy #0F172A · Blue #2563EB · Teal #14B8A6
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- Design Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  /* Colours */
  --white: #ffffff;
  --gray-50: #f8fafc;
  --gray-100: #f1f5f9;
  --gray-200: #e2e8f0;
  --gray-300: #cbd5e1;
  --gray-400: #94a3b8;
  --gray-500: #64748b;
  --gray-600: #475569;
  --gray-700: #334155;
  --navy: #0f172a;
  --navy-800: #1e293b;

  --blue-50: #eff6ff;
  --blue-100: #dbeafe;
  --blue: #2563eb;
  --blue-700: #1d4ed8;

  --teal-50: #f0fdfa;
  --teal-100: #ccfbf1;
  --teal: #14b8a6;
  --teal-600: #0d9488;
  --teal-400: #2dd4bf;

  --amber: #f59e0b;
  --green: #22c55e;

  /* Typography */
  --font-head: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  /* Layout */
  --container: 1200px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, .06);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, .08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 18px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, .12);
  --shadow-blue: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 99, 235, .28);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.16, .84, .44, 1);
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--gray-700);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 { font-family: var(--font-head); color: var(--navy); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; }

/* ---------- Layout Helpers ---------- */
.container { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.container-narrow { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.section { padding: 80px 0; }
.section-lg { padding: 96px 0; }
.bg-gray {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #edf3ff 0%, #eefbf8 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid #e5edfa; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5edfa;
}
.bg-gray::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(37, 99, 235, .05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 0%, #000, transparent 78%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 0%, #000, transparent 78%);
}
.bg-gray > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.bg-navy { background: var(--navy); color: #cbd5e1; }

/* Dark "feature" section (e.g. Testimonials on Home) */
.section-dark { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy); padding-top: 118px; }
.section-dark::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 80% 0%, rgba(20,184,166,.16), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 15% 100%, rgba(37,99,235,.18), transparent 60%);
}
/* curved (oval) top edge — a light wave carves the real dark bg, so no colour seam on either side */
.section-dark::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 62px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  background: no-repeat center top / 100% 100%;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1440 62' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23eefbf8' d='M0,0 L1440,0 L1440,30 Q720,-6 0,30 Z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.section-dark .container { position: relative; z-index: 3; }
.section-dark .section-head h2 { color: #fff; }
.section-dark .badge-teal { background: rgba(20,184,166,.16); color: var(--teal-400); }
.section-dark .testimonial { background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.section-dark .testimonial p.quote { color: #dbe4f0; }
.section-dark .testimonial .who b { color: #fff; }
.section-dark .testimonial .who span { color: var(--gray-400); }
.section-dark .testimonial:hover { border-color: rgba(20,184,166,.4); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
.section-dark .tp-line { color: var(--gray-400); }
.section-dark .tp-line b { color: #fff; }

/* carve-white — use when the section directly above is white (not the bg-gray tint) */
.carve-white::after {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1440 62' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23ffffff' d='M0,0 L1440,0 L1440,30 Q720,-6 0,30 Z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") !important;
}

/* =========================================================
   Gradient dark band (navy -> blue -> teal) with oval top
   — same treatment as the home Stats band, reusable
   ========================================================= */
.grad-band {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 112px 0 84px;
  background: linear-gradient(125deg, #0f172a 0%, #14275f 50%, #0e5f57 128%);
}
.grad-band::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(20,184,166,.28), transparent 55%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom left, rgba(37,99,235,.28), transparent 55%);
}
/* oval curved top — carves the real gradient so there is no colour seam (white by default) */
.grad-band::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 62px; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background: no-repeat center top / 100% 100%;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1440 62' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23ffffff' d='M0,0 L1440,0 L1440,30 Q720,-6 0,30 Z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.grad-band .container, .grad-band .container-narrow { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.grad-band .section-head h2 { color: #fff; }
.grad-band .section-head p { color: var(--gray-300); }
.grad-band .badge-teal { background: rgba(20,184,166,.16); color: var(--teal-400); }
.grad-band .stat-line { color: #d3ddec; }
.grad-band .stat-line .mi { color: var(--teal-400); }
.grad-band .stat-line b { color: #fff; }

/* Soft curved wave divider — sits at the bottom of a light section, flowing into the dark one below */
.wave-bottom { position: relative; z-index: 3; }
.wave-bottom::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -1px; height: 64px; z-index: 3; pointer-events: none;
  background: no-repeat center bottom / 100% 100%;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1440 64' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath fill='%230f172a' d='M0,64 L0,30 Q720,2 1440,30 L1440,64 Z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
/* Gradient-matched wave for the Stats band (navy -> blue -> teal), so the curve blends into its gradient */
.wave-bottom.wave-gradient::after {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1440 64' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cdefs%3E%3ClinearGradient id='wg' x1='0' y1='0' x2='1' y2='0'%3E%3Cstop offset='0' stop-color='%230f172a'/%3E%3Cstop offset='0.5' stop-color='%2314275f'/%3E%3Cstop offset='1' stop-color='%23155c53'/%3E%3C/linearGradient%3E%3C/defs%3E%3Cpath fill='url(%23wg)' d='M0,64 L0,30 Q720,2 1440,30 L1440,64 Z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.text-center { text-align: center; }

.section-head { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 56px; text-align: center; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); }
.section-head p { color: var(--gray-500); font-size: 1.08rem; margin-top: 14px; }
.bg-navy .section-head h2 { color: #fff; }
.bg-navy .section-head p { color: var(--gray-400); }

/* ---------- Badge / Eyebrow ---------- */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.badge-blue { background: var(--blue-50); color: var(--blue-700); }
.badge-teal { background: var(--teal-50); color: var(--teal-600); }
.badge-dot::before { content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: currentColor; display: inline-block; }

/* Section eyebrow — larger plain colour text instead of a small filled pill (site-wide).
   Hero (.badge-glass) and card badges are unaffected. */
.section-head .badge {
  background: transparent; padding: 0; border: none; border-radius: 0; box-shadow: none;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.2rem;
  letter-spacing: .005em; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-head .badge-dot::before { display: none; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: .98rem;
  transition: all .22s var(--ease); white-space: nowrap; cursor: pointer;
}
.btn .mi { font-size: 1.15em; }
.btn-primary { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--blue-700); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue); }
.btn-secondary { background: #fff; color: var(--navy); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); }
.btn-secondary:hover { border-color: var(--gray-300); background: var(--gray-50); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-teal { background: var(--teal-600); color: #fff; }
.btn-teal:hover { background: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(20,184,166,.3); }
.btn-ghost-light { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22); }
.btn-ghost-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-lg { padding: 16px 34px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.btn-pill { border-radius: 999px; padding: 11px 24px; font-size: .9rem; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }

/* ---------- Material Symbols ---------- */
.mi {
  font-family: 'Material Symbols Outlined';
  font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap; direction: ltr; vertical-align: middle;
  font-variation-settings: 'FILL' 0, 'wght' 400, 'GRAD' 0, 'opsz' 24;
}
.mi.fill { font-variation-settings: 'FILL' 1, 'wght' 400, 'GRAD' 0, 'opsz' 24; }

/* ---------- Gradient text ---------- */
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--blue), var(--teal));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
}
/* Brand-coloured inline icon (e.g. the rocket in a heading) */
.icon-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--blue), var(--teal));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
  font-size: .82em; vertical-align: -0.04em;
}

/* =========================================================
   Header / Navigation
   ========================================================= */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.9); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  transition: box-shadow .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 76px; }
.nav-logo img { height: 60px; width: auto; }
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 32px; }
.nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--gray-600); transition: color .2s; padding-bottom: 3px;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--blue); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--blue); }
.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; color: var(--gray-700); padding: 6px; }
.nav-toggle .mi { font-size: 1.9rem; }

/* Services dropdown */
.nav-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-drop-toggle { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; cursor: pointer; }
.nav-drop-menu {
  position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  margin-top: 12px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 8px; min-width: 220px; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease); z-index: 90;
}
/* Invisible bridge that fills the gap between the toggle and the menu,
   so the mouse never leaves the hover area while moving down. */
.nav-drop-menu::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -14px; height: 16px; background: transparent;
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-drop-menu, .nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-drop-menu {
  opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
/* Small forgiving delay before it closes */
.nav-drop-menu { transition-delay: .08s; }
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-drop-menu { transition-delay: 0s; }
.nav-drop-menu a { display: block; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: .92rem; color: var(--gray-700); }
.nav-drop-menu a:hover { background: var(--blue-50); color: var(--blue); }
.nav-drop-menu a.active { color: var(--blue); }
.mob-sub { font-size: .9rem !important; color: var(--gray-500) !important; }

/* Mobile drawer */
/* Mobile menu — drawer sliding in from the LEFT */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none; position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 1001;
  width: min(320px, 86vw); background: #fff;
  padding: 18px 22px 30px; box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, .30);
  transform: translateX(-102%); transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-menu.open { transform: translateX(0); }
.mm-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.mm-head img { height: 44px; width: auto; }
.mm-close {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--gray-50); color: var(--gray-700); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
.mm-close:hover { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; }
.mm-close .mi { font-size: 1.4rem; }
.mobile-menu a {
  display: block; padding: 13px 4px; font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray-700); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.mobile-menu a.active { color: var(--blue); }
.mobile-menu .btn { margin-top: 18px; width: 100%; border-bottom: none; }
.mobile-menu a.btn-primary { color: #fff; }
/* dimmed backdrop behind the drawer */
.menu-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1000; background: rgba(15, 23, 42, .55);
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .3s var(--ease);
}
.menu-overlay.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }

/* =========================================================
   Hero
   ========================================================= */
.hero {
  position: relative; padding: 150px 0 88px; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f5f9ff 0%, #f7fdfc 40%, #ffffff 100%);
}
/* faint dot-grid texture, fading in from the top-right */
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(37, 99, 235, .07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 26px 26px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 65% at 72% 5%, #000 0%, transparent 72%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 65% at 72% 5%, #000 0%, transparent 72%);
}
.hero-glow {
  position: absolute; top: -12%; right: -6%; width: 680px; height: 680px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37,99,235,.16), rgba(20,184,166,.10) 45%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(34px); z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
}
/* a second, teal glow lower-left for depth */
.hero::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; bottom: -20%; left: -8%; width: 460px; height: 460px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20,184,166,.10), transparent 68%);
  filter: blur(36px); z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.7rem); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.hero .lead { font-size: 1.18rem; color: var(--gray-600); margin-bottom: 30px; max-width: 34em; }
.hero-btns { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 30px; }

/* Centered hero variant (Blog/Contact/Results) */
.hero-center { text-align: center; }
.hero-center .hero-grid { display: block; }
.hero-center h1 { max-width: 16ch; margin-inline: auto; }
.hero-center .lead { margin-inline: auto; }

/* Trust ticks */
.trust-ticks { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px 22px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.trust-ticks.row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 22px; }
.tick { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--gray-700); }
.tick .mi { color: var(--teal); font-size: 1.25rem; }
.bg-navy .tick { color: #cbd5e1; }

/* Trustpilot inline */
.trustpilot {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 18px; background: var(--gray-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius); font-size: .92rem;
}
.stars { display: inline-flex; color: var(--green); }
.stars.amber { color: var(--amber); }
.stars .mi { font-size: 1.15rem; }

/* Hero trust card — bundles the ticks + Trustpilot rating into one panel */
.trust-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafcff 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 22px 24px; box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, .10);
  max-width: 520px;
}
.trust-card .trust-ticks { margin-bottom: 0; gap: 12px; }
.trust-card .tick {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f7fbff, #f1f7ff);
  border: 1px solid #e9f1fb; border-radius: 11px;
  padding: 10px 13px; font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray-700);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.trust-card .tick:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--teal-100); box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(20, 184, 166, .14); }
.trust-card .tick .mi { color: var(--teal-600); font-size: 1.2rem; }
.trust-divider { height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gray-200) 25%, var(--gray-200) 75%, transparent); margin: 18px 0; }
.trust-rating { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.stars-tp { color: #00b67a; }
.stars-tp .mi { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.tp-score { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.tp-avatars { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.tp-avatars .av {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid #fff; margin-left: -9px;
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-head); box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, .14);
}
.tp-avatars .av:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.tp-avatars .av.more { background: var(--navy); font-size: .64rem; }
.tp-text { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--gray-500); }
.tp-text b { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; }
.tp-text .tp-name { color: #00b67a; font-weight: 800; }

/* Hero visual card */
.hero-visual { position: relative; }
.hero-visual::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 6% 4%; z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-100), var(--teal-50));
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); transform: rotate(3deg); filter: blur(6px); opacity: .8;
}
.hero-visual img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.hero-badge-float {
  position: absolute; bottom: 22px; left: 22px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.94); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 999px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); font-size: .9rem;
}
.hero-badge-float .mi { color: var(--blue); }

/* "Raw" hero visual — for Stitch mockup images that already have their own
   card, shadow and floating badges baked in. No frame; gentle float animation. */
.hero-visual.raw::before { display: none; }
.hero-visual.raw img { border: none; box-shadow: none; border-radius: 0; animation: heroFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes heroFloat { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-12px); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hero-visual.raw img { animation: none; } }

/* Framed photo hero with a gentle float (keeps rounded frame, shadow + glow behind). */
.hero-visual.floaty img { animation: heroFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hero-visual.floaty img { animation: none; } }

/* Local SEO hero — HTML card frame + map image + animated HTML "#1" badge
   (rebuilt from the Stitch markup so the floating card is real HTML, not baked in). */
.seo-hero-card { position: relative; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 10px; }
.seo-hero-map { border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; line-height: 0; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
.seo-hero-map img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 42%; border: none; box-shadow: none; border-radius: 0; }
.seo-badge {
  position: absolute; left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); padding: 18px 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  animation: seoBounce 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.seo-badge .rank { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: rgba(37,99,235,.12); color: var(--blue); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.25rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.seo-badge .ph { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); font-size: .95rem; margin: 0; }
.seo-badge .stars { display: flex; color: var(--teal); margin-top: 3px; }
.seo-badge .stars .mi { font-size: 1.05rem; }
@keyframes seoBounce { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-8px); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .seo-badge { animation: none; } }

/* Web Design hero — mockup image + two floating HTML badges (Stitch-style). */
.wd-hero-card { position: relative; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 14px; }
.wd-hero-map { border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; line-height: 0; }
.wd-hero-map img { width: 100%; border: none; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: inset 0 2px 10px rgba(15,23,42,.08); }
.wd-badge {
  position: absolute; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 12px 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; z-index: 2;
}
.wd-badge .ic { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.wd-badge .ic .mi { font-size: 1.25rem; }
.wd-badge .ic.green { background: #dcfce7; color: #16a34a; }
.wd-badge .ic.blue { background: var(--blue-100); color: var(--blue); }
.wd-badge .lbl { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--gray-500); font-weight: 600; }
.wd-badge .val { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); font-family: var(--font-head); }
.wd-badge.tl { top: 30px; left: -24px; animation: wdBounceA 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.wd-badge.br { bottom: 48px; right: -24px; animation: wdBounceB 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.wd-badge.bl { bottom: -18px; left: -20px; animation: wdBounceA 3s ease-in-out infinite; }
.wd-badge.bl .val { font-size: 1.15rem; }
.wd-badge.tr { top: 26px; right: -22px; animation: wdBounceB 4.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes wdBounceA { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-9px); } }
@keyframes wdBounceB { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(9px); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .wd-badge { animation: none; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .wd-badge.tl { left: -8px; } .wd-badge.br { right: -8px; } }

/* =========================================================
   Spotlight hero — full-width dark, centered (home page)
   ========================================================= */
.hero-spotlight {
  padding: 172px 0 150px; text-align: center; overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0b1220;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(11,18,32,.86) 0%, rgba(14,28,58,.80) 46%, rgba(11,52,62,.74) 112%),
    var(--hero-img, url("../img/team.png"));
  background-size: cover, cover;
  background-position: center, center 32%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat, no-repeat;
}
/* Per-page hero backgrounds — defined here so the url() resolves relative to
   this stylesheet (../img/), which works reliably across browsers. */
.hero-results { --hero-img: url("../img/results-bg.png"); }
.hero-about { --hero-img: url("../img/hero-about.png"); }
.hero-blog { --hero-img: url("../img/hero-blog.jpg"); }
.hero-contact { --hero-img: url("../img/hero-contact.jpg"); }
.hero-local-seo { --hero-img: url("../img/hero-local-seo.jpg"); }
.hero-web-design { --hero-img: url("../img/hero-web-design.jpg"); }
.hero-social-media { --hero-img: url("../img/hero-social-media.jpg"); }
.hero-ecommerce { --hero-img: url("../img/hero-ecommerce.jpg"); }
/* dual brand glows layered over the photo */
.hero-spotlight::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; width: auto; height: auto; background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 48% 42% at 82% 8%, rgba(20,184,166,.24), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 50% at 10% 92%, rgba(37,99,235,.28), transparent 62%);
}
.hero-spotlight .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero-spotlight-inner { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
.hero-spotlight h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.4vw, 4rem); line-height: 1.08; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.hero-spotlight .lead { color: var(--gray-300); font-size: 1.2rem; max-width: 42em; margin: 0 auto 32px; }
.hero-btns.center { justify-content: center; }
.badge-glass { background: rgba(255,255,255,.10); color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.20); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.badge-glass.badge-dot::before { background: var(--teal-400); }
.btn-glass { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.30); }
.btn-glass:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-glass .mi { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.hero-ticks { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 12px 28px; margin-top: 32px; }
.hero-ticks span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-weight: 500; font-size: .95rem; }
.hero-ticks .mi { color: var(--teal-400); font-size: 1.2rem; }

/* =========================================================
   Alternating feature rows ("next level")
   ========================================================= */
.feature-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.feature-row + .feature-row { margin-top: 84px; }
.feature-row.reverse .feature-media { order: 2; }
.feature-media { position: relative; }
.feature-media::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -14% -10% auto auto; width: 62%; height: 78%; z-index: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(20,184,166,.22), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(8px); pointer-events: none;
}
.feature-row.reverse .feature-media::before { inset: -14% auto auto -10%; }
.feature-media img { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(15,23,42,.16); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
/* plain modifier — for transparent illustrations (no frame/shadow), sized suitably */
.feature-media--plain::before { display: none; }
.feature-media--plain img { border: none; box-shadow: none; border-radius: 0; max-width: 430px; margin: 0 auto; display: block; }
.feature-media .fm-badge {
  position: absolute; z-index: 2; bottom: 22px; left: -22px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(15,23,42,.16); padding: 12px 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; animation: wdBounceA 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.feature-row.reverse .feature-media .fm-badge { left: auto; right: -22px; }
.fm-badge .ic { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--teal)); flex-shrink: 0; }
.fm-badge .lbl { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--gray-500); font-weight: 600; }
.fm-badge .val { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); font-family: var(--font-head); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .feature-media .fm-badge { animation: none; } }
.feature-text .eyebrow-line { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-600); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.feature-text .eyebrow-line::before { content: ""; width: 28px; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--teal)); border-radius: 2px; }
.feature-text h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem); letter-spacing: -.02em; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.feature-text > p { color: var(--gray-600); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.feature-list { display: grid; gap: 14px; margin: 24px 0 30px; }
.feature-list li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; color: var(--gray-700); font-weight: 500; }
.feature-list .mi { color: var(--teal-600); font-size: 1.3rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.feature-text .stat-lines { max-width: none; margin: 24px 0 0; }

/* =========================================================
   CEO / founder profile (About page)
   ========================================================= */
.ceo-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px; gap: 54px; align-items: center; }
.ceo-figure { text-align: center; position: relative; }
.ceo-frame {
  position: relative; border-radius: 22px; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, .18); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.ceo-frame::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 22px; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.ceo-frame::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 42%; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15,23,42,.28), transparent);
}
.ceo-frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 22%; }
.ceo-name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--navy); margin-top: 20px; }
.ceo-role { color: var(--teal-600); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; margin-top: 5px; }
.ceo-body p { color: var(--gray-600); font-size: 1.06rem; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.ceo-quote {
  margin: 26px 0 0; padding: 4px 0 4px 22px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600;
  font-style: italic; font-size: 1.14rem; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.6;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--teal);
}
@media (max-width: 820px) { .ceo-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; } .ceo-frame { max-width: 320px; margin: 0 auto; } }

/* =========================================================
   Logo / Client bar
   ========================================================= */
.logo-bar {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 56px 0 62px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0c3f4a 0%, #0e2a4d 55%, #0b1a34 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
/* dual radial glows — matches the Stats band depth */
.logo-bar::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(20,184,166,.20), transparent 55%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom left, rgba(37,99,235,.22), transparent 55%);
}
.logo-bar .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.logo-bar .eyebrow { text-align: center; font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .18em; color: var(--gray-400); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.logo-bar-items { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 22px 44px; }
.logo-bar-items .client { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; opacity: .78; transition: opacity .3s; }
.logo-bar-items .client:hover { opacity: 1; }
.logo-bar-items .client .mi { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--teal-400); }

/* =========================================================
   Why band (full-width gradient highlight with oval top)
   — bottom edge is a fixed colour (#e9f7f3) so the dark band
     below can carve its oval to match seamlessly (.carve-why)
   ========================================================= */
.why-band {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; text-align: center;
  padding: 84px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0c3f4a 0%, #0e2a4d 55%, #0b1a34 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
/* dual radial glows — matches the Stats band depth */
.why-band::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(20,184,166,.28), transparent 55%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom left, rgba(37,99,235,.28), transparent 55%);
}
.why-band .container-narrow { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.why-icon {
  width: 70px; height: 70px; margin: 0 auto 22px; border-radius: 20px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--teal));
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(37, 99, 235, .40);
}
.why-icon .mi { font-size: 2.05rem; color: #fff; }
.why-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block; font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-400); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.why-band h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.35rem); letter-spacing: -.02em; color: #fff; }
.why-band p {
  font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--gray-300); max-width: 660px;
  margin: 18px auto 0; line-height: 1.75;
}
.why-band p b { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }

/* carve-why — oval fill matching the .why-band bottom colour */
.carve-why::after {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1440 62' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23e9f7f3' d='M0,0 L1440,0 L1440,30 Q720,-6 0,30 Z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") !important;
}

/* =========================================================
   Cards / Grids
   ========================================================= */
.grid { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

.card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbff 100%);
  border: 1px solid #eef2f9; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px; box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(15, 23, 42, .06);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
.card-hover { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.card-hover::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--teal));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.card-hover:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.card-hover:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 26px 52px rgba(37, 99, 235, .16); border-color: transparent; }

.icon-box {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 15px; display: flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 20px; color: #fff;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.icon-box .mi { font-size: 1.6rem; }
.icon-blue { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), #3b82f6); box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(37, 99, 235, .28); }
.icon-teal { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), #0e9488); box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(20, 184, 166, .28); }
.card-hover:hover .icon-box { transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg); }
.card-hover:hover .icon-blue { box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(37, 99, 235, .36); }
.card-hover:hover .icon-teal { box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(20, 184, 166, .36); }

.card h3 { font-size: 1.22rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.card p { color: var(--gray-500); font-size: .95rem; }
.card .price { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); margin: 14px 0; }
.card .price.teal { color: var(--teal-600); }
.learn-more { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--navy); transition: color .2s; }
.learn-more:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.learn-more .mi { font-size: 1rem; transition: transform .2s; }
.learn-more:hover .mi { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Quick-win cards (Results page) — bigger icon + hover lift */
.quick-win { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center; cursor: default;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease); }
.quick-win .mi { color: var(--teal-600); font-size: 2.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.quick-win:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--teal-100); }
.quick-win:hover .mi { transform: scale(1.18) rotate(-6deg); }

/* Approach cards (About page) — bigger icon + hover animation */
.approach-icon { color: var(--teal); font-size: 2.6rem; display: inline-block; transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.card-hover:hover .approach-icon { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-6deg); }

/* Catchy hover for content cards that previously had none */
.testimonial { transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease); }
.testimonial:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--blue-100); }
.timeline-card { transition: transform .38s var(--ease), box-shadow .38s var(--ease), border-color .38s var(--ease); }
.timeline-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 26px 52px rgba(37, 99, 235, .16); border-color: transparent; }
.mini-stat { transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease); }
.mini-stat:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--teal-100); }
.mini-stat .mi { transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.mini-stat:hover .mi { transform: scale(1.15); }
.blog-featured { transition: box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease); }
.blog-featured:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--blue-100); }
.blog-featured .fm img { transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.blog-featured:hover .fm img { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* Feature list card (with left check) */
.feature-list { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.feature-list li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; line-height: 1.6; }
.feature-list .mi { color: var(--teal); font-size: 1.3rem; line-height: 1.23; flex-shrink: 0; }
.feature-list b { color: var(--navy); font-family: var(--font-head); }

/* =========================================================
   Stats band (navy)
   ========================================================= */
.stats-band {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 92px 0 76px; background-color: #0f172a;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(125deg, rgba(15,23,42,.90) 0%, rgba(20,39,95,.84) 50%, rgba(14,63,74,.80) 128%),
    url("../img/results-bg.png");
  background-size: cover, cover;
  background-position: center, center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat, no-repeat;
}
.stats-band::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(20,184,166,.28), transparent 55%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom left, rgba(37,99,235,.28), transparent 55%);
}
/* curved (oval) top edge — a light wave carves the real gradient, so no colour seam on either side */
.stats-band::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 62px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  background: no-repeat center top / 100% 100%;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1440 62' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23eefbf8' d='M0,0 L1440,0 L1440,30 Q720,-6 0,30 Z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.stats-band .container { position: relative; z-index: 3; }
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.stat { text-align: center; padding: 0 12px; }
.stat + .stat { border-left: 1px solid var(--navy-800); }
.stat .num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.1rem); margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.stat .num.teal { color: var(--teal-400); }
.stat .num.blue { color: #60a5fa; }
.stat .num.white { color: #fff; }
.stat .label { color: var(--gray-400); font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; }

/* =========================================================
   Steps / Process
   ========================================================= */
.steps-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; position: relative; margin-top: 30px; }
/* connector line linking the 4 steps, running through the number badges */
.steps-grid::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 12%; right: 12%; height: 3px; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--teal)); opacity: .3; border-radius: 3px;
}
.step {
  position: relative; overflow: visible;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbff 100%);
  border: 1px solid #eef2f9; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 30px 30px; box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(15, 23, 42, .07);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
/* numbered step badge sitting on the connector line */
.step-count {
  position: absolute; top: -22px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 3;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--teal)); color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.15rem;
  border: 4px solid #fff; box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37, 99, 235, .32);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.step:hover .step-count { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.1); }
/* directional arrows between the steps (sit in the gaps, on the connector line) */
.step:not(:last-child)::before {
  content: "\2192"; position: absolute; top: -22px; right: -22px; z-index: 2;
  width: 22px; height: 44px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--blue); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;
}
.step::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--teal));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.step:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.step:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--blue-100); }
.step .step-num {
  position: absolute; right: -8px; top: -22px; font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 6.5rem; color: var(--gray-50); z-index: 0; transition: color .3s;
}
.step:hover .step-num { color: var(--blue-50); }
.step h3, .step p { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.step h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.step p { color: var(--gray-600); font-size: .92rem; }

/* Numbered process line (services pages) */
.process-line { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.process-step { text-align: left; position: relative; }
.process-badge {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--blue); color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 16px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}
.process-step:nth-child(4) .process-badge { background: var(--teal-600); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(20,184,166,.3); }
.process-step h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.process-step .when { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.process-step p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--gray-500); }

/* Horizontal proven-process strip */
.proc-strip { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; }
.proc-node { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 14px; width: 120px; }
.proc-node .icon-box { width: 66px; height: 66px; margin: 0; transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease); }
.proc-node .icon-box .mi { font-size: 1.9rem; }
.proc-node:hover .icon-box { transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.05); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.proc-node span.lbl { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--navy); }
/* arrow box is the same height as the icon tile, so the glyph centres on the icon */
.proc-arrow { height: 66px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; color: var(--gray-300); font-size: 1.7rem; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .proc-node { width: 88px; }
  .proc-node .icon-box { width: 56px; height: 56px; }
  .proc-arrow { height: 56px; font-size: 1.3rem; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Timeline (Local SEO)
   ========================================================= */
.timeline { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; position: relative; }
/* connector line linking the journey stages, sits behind the number badges */
.timeline::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 51px; left: 12%; right: 12%; height: 3px; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--teal)); border-radius: 3px; opacity: .25;
}
.timeline-card {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f7fbff 100%);
  border: 1px solid #eef2f9; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 28px 24px 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(15, 23, 42, .07);
}
.timeline-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--teal));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.timeline-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.tl-num {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 16px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff; margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--teal));
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(37, 99, 235, .30);
  transition: transform .38s var(--ease), box-shadow .38s var(--ease);
}
.tl-num .mi { font-size: 1.6rem; }
.timeline-card:hover .tl-num { transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg); box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(37, 99, 235, .38); }
.timeline-card:nth-child(3) .tl-num, .timeline-card:nth-child(4) .tl-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), #0e9488); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(20, 184, 166, .32);
}
.timeline-card:nth-child(3):hover .tl-num, .timeline-card:nth-child(4):hover .tl-num { box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(20, 184, 166, .40); }
.timeline-card .when { display: inline-block; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.timeline-card:nth-child(3) .when, .timeline-card:nth-child(4) .when { color: var(--teal-600); }
.timeline-card h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.timeline-card p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.6; }

/* =========================================================
   Testimonials
   ========================================================= */
.testimonial { background: var(--gray-50); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 30px; }
.testimonial .stars { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.testimonial p.quote { font-style: italic; color: var(--gray-700); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.testimonial .who b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); color: var(--navy); }
.testimonial .who span { font-size: .87rem; color: var(--gray-500); }

/* =========================================================
   Pricing
   ========================================================= */
.pricing-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; align-items: stretch; }
.price-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease), background .45s var(--ease), border-color .45s var(--ease), color .45s var(--ease);
}
/* inner text fades its colour in sync with the card background */
.price-card .tier, .price-card .amount, .price-card .amount .cur, .price-card .amount small,
.price-card .price-sub, .price-card .bill-note, .price-card .feature-list li,
.price-card .feature-list b {
  transition: color .45s var(--ease);
}
.price-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
/* On hover, a non-featured card takes on the highlighted (navy) look, like Most Popular */
.price-card:not(.featured):hover { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); color: #cbd5e1; }
.price-card:not(.featured):hover .tier,
.price-card:not(.featured):hover .amount,
.price-card:not(.featured):hover .amount .cur { color: #fff; }
.price-card:not(.featured):hover .amount small,
.price-card:not(.featured):hover .price-sub,
.price-card:not(.featured):hover .bill-note { color: var(--gray-400); }
.price-card:not(.featured):hover .feature-list li,
.price-card:not(.featured):hover .feature-list b { color: #e2e8f0; }
.price-card:not(.featured):hover .btn-secondary { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; border-color: var(--blue); }
.price-card.featured { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); color: #cbd5e1; position: relative; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.price-card.featured .tier, .price-card.featured .amount { color: #fff; }
.price-card.featured .feature-list b, .price-card.featured .feature-list li { color: #e2e8f0; }
.popular-tag {
  position: absolute; top: -14px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--blue); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 999px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}
.price-card .tier { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray-500); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.price-card .amount { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 2.6rem; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.price-card .amount small { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray-400); }
.price-card .price-sub { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--gray-500); margin: 6px 0 20px; }
.price-card .feature-list { margin-bottom: 26px; }
.price-card .feature-list .mi { font-size: 1.15rem; }
.price-card .btn { margin-top: auto; }
.price-card.featured .btn-secondary { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.pricing-note { text-align: center; color: var(--gray-500); font-size: .9rem; margin-top: 26px; }

/* Monthly / Yearly billing toggle (Home pricing) */
.price-toggle { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 44px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.pt-label { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray-500); cursor: pointer; transition: color .2s; }
.pt-label.active { color: var(--navy); }
.pt-switch { width: 54px; height: 30px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--blue); position: relative; cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s; }
.pt-knob { position: absolute; top: 3px; left: 3px; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15,23,42,.3); transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.pt-switch.yearly .pt-knob { transform: translateX(24px); }
.pt-badge { background: #dcfce7; color: #16a34a; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .04em; padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 999px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.price-card .amount .cur { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: 12px; margin-right: 1px; }
.price-card .bill-note { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--gray-400); margin: -14px 0 18px; min-height: 1em; }
.price-card.featured .bill-note { color: var(--gray-400); }

/* Bolder, more elevated Home service cards (styled at rest, not just on hover) */
.service-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(15, 23, 42, .08);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbff 100%);
  border-color: #eef2f9;
}
/* description grows so the price + "Learn more" always align at the same baseline across all cards */
.service-card p:not(.price) { flex: 1 0 auto; }
.service-card .price { margin-top: 18px; }
.service-card .icon-box {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--teal));
  color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, .25);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.service-card .icon-box .mi { font-size: 1.85rem; color: #fff; }
.service-card:hover .icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--teal)); color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg); box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(37, 99, 235, .3);
}
.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.32rem; font-weight: 800; }
.service-card p { color: var(--gray-600); }
.service-card .price { font-size: 1.35rem; }
.service-card .learn-more { color: var(--blue); }

/* How-it-works step icons — gradient-filled tiles */
.step-icon {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--teal)); color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, .25);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.step-icon .mi { font-size: 1.8rem; color: #fff; }
.step:hover .step-icon { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg); box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(37, 99, 235, .3); }

/* Trustpilot row polish */
.trustpilot { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); background: #fff; }
.trustpilot .tp-name { color: #00b67a; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; }

/* =========================================================
   FAQ accordion
   ========================================================= */
.faq-list { display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.faq-item {
  position: relative; background: #f6f9fe; border: 1px solid #e6eefb; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, .04);
  transition: box-shadow .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease);
}
/* teal→blue accent bar on the left, revealed when open */
.faq-item::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--blue), var(--teal));
  transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.faq-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: #d5e3fb; }
.faq-item.open { background: var(--blue-50); border-color: #cfe0fb; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.faq-item.open::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px 26px; text-align: left; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.02rem; transition: color .2s;
}
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--teal-600); }
.faq-q .mi {
  color: var(--blue); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), color .2s, background .2s; flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 30px; height: 30px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: #fff; border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, .08);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-q { color: var(--navy); }
.faq-item.open .faq-q .mi { transform: rotate(180deg); color: #fff; background: var(--blue); box-shadow: none; }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .35s var(--ease); }
.faq-a-inner { padding: 0 26px 22px; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.7; }

/* =========================================================
   Problem / stats-inline / warning
   ========================================================= */
.stat-lines { display: grid; gap: 14px; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.stat-line { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--gray-700); }
.stat-line .mi { color: var(--blue); font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.46; flex-shrink: 0; }
.stat-line b { color: var(--navy); }

.mini-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.mini-stat { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.mini-stat .mi { color: var(--teal-600); font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mini-stat .num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--navy); }
.mini-stat .label { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--gray-500); }

.warning-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px 32px; }
.warning-item { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; }
.warning-item .mi { color: #ef4444; font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.33; flex-shrink: 0; }
.warning-item b { color: var(--navy); font-family: var(--font-head); display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.warning-item span { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--gray-500); }

/* =========================================================
   Split rows (case studies, story)
   ========================================================= */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.split.reverse .split-media { order: 2; }
.split-media img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); width: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.split-tag { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.split h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.result-box { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 20px 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); margin-top: 18px; }
.result-box .rb-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.result-box .rb-head .mi { color: var(--teal-600); }

/* Stat visual card (case studies without photo) */
.stat-visual {
  background: var(--navy); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 44px; color: #fff;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  min-height: 260px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-visual::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 20%, rgba(20,184,166,.3), transparent 60%); }
.stat-visual .big { position: relative; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 4rem; color: var(--teal-400); letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.stat-visual .cap { position: relative; color: var(--gray-400); font-size: .95rem; }

/* =========================================================
   Filter pills
   ========================================================= */
.filter-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; }
.filter-pills button {
  padding: 9px 20px; border-radius: 999px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .9rem; color: var(--gray-600); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); background: #fff; transition: all .2s;
}
.filter-pills button.active { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--navy); }
.filter-pills button:hover:not(.active) { border-color: var(--gray-300); background: var(--gray-50); }

/* =========================================================
   Blog
   ========================================================= */
.blog-featured { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; align-items: center; background: var(--gray-50); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 20px; }
.blog-featured .fm { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; }
.blog-featured .fm img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; min-height: 280px; }
.blog-featured .fc { padding: 20px 26px 26px 8px; }
.blog-featured h3 { font-size: 1.7rem; margin: 14px 0; }
.blog-featured p { color: var(--gray-600); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.blog-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--gray-500); }
.blog-meta .avatar { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--teal)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: .8rem; }

.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; }
.blog-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease); display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.blog-card .thumb { height: 180px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-50), var(--teal-50)); position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.blog-card .thumb .mi { font-size: 3rem; color: var(--blue); opacity: .4; }
.blog-card .bc-body { padding: 22px 24px 26px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.blog-card .cat { align-self: flex-start; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cat-seo { background: var(--teal-50); color: var(--teal-600); }
.cat-web { background: var(--blue-50); color: var(--blue-700); }
.cat-social { background: #faf5ff; color: #7c3aed; }
.cat-ecom { background: #fff7ed; color: #ea580c; }
.blog-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.blog-card p { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--gray-500); margin-bottom: 16px; flex: 1; }

/* Newsletter */
.newsletter { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); padding: 48px; text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.newsletter h2 { font-size: 1.9rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.newsletter p { color: var(--gray-500); margin-bottom: 26px; }
.newsletter form { display: flex; gap: 12px; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
.newsletter input { flex: 1; }
.newsletter .note { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--gray-400); margin-top: 14px; }

/* =========================================================
   Single blog post
   ========================================================= */
.article-hero { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; padding: 150px 24px 0; }
.article-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); margin: 18px 0 22px; }
.article-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px 24px; color: var(--gray-500); font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 500; }
.article-meta .m { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.article-meta .m .mi { font-size: 1.15rem; }
.article-meta .author-name { color: var(--navy); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; }
.article-featured { max-width: 1080px; margin: 40px auto 64px; padding: 0 24px; }
.article-featured img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 21 / 9; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

.article-layout { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr 300px; gap: 44px; }
.share-rail { position: sticky; top: 108px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; height: max-content; }
.share-rail .lbl { font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray-400); }
.share-rail button { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); color: var(--gray-500); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: all .2s; }
.share-rail button:hover { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; border-color: var(--blue); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Prose */
.prose { max-width: none; color: var(--gray-700); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.prose > p { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.8; }
.prose h2 { font-size: 1.85rem; margin: 2.6rem 0 1.1rem; }
.prose h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin: 2rem 0 1rem; }
.prose .lead-quote { font-size: 1.28rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.6; border-left: 4px solid var(--teal); padding-left: 24px; margin: 0 0 2.4rem; }
.prose ul { margin: 0 0 1.5rem; }
.prose ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 30px; margin-bottom: .8rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.prose ul li::before { content: "check_circle"; font-family: 'Material Symbols Outlined'; font-variation-settings: 'FILL' 1; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 2px; color: var(--teal); font-size: 1.25rem; }
.prose strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; }
.callout { background: var(--gray-50); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 32px; margin: 2.4rem 0; }
.callout h3 { margin: 0 0 1rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.callout h3 .mi { color: var(--teal-600); }
.callout ul { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Post sidebar */
.post-aside { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
.aside-sticky { position: sticky; top: 108px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
.aside-newsletter { background: var(--navy); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 30px; color: #fff; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.aside-newsletter::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -30px; right: -30px; width: 120px; height: 120px; background: rgba(20,184,166,.25); border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(30px); }
.aside-newsletter .mi { color: var(--teal-400); font-size: 2.4rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.aside-newsletter h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.aside-newsletter p { color: var(--gray-400); font-size: .88rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.aside-newsletter input { background: var(--navy-800); border: 1px solid #334155; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.aside-newsletter input:focus { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(20,184,166,.2); background: var(--navy-800); }
.aside-newsletter .btn { width: 100%; background: var(--teal); color: var(--navy); }
.aside-newsletter .btn:hover { background: #fff; }
.aside-related { background: var(--gray-50); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 26px; }
.aside-related h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.aside-related a { display: block; }
.aside-related .cat { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.aside-related h5 { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--navy); font-family: var(--font-head); line-height: 1.4; transition: color .2s; }
.aside-related a:hover h5 { color: var(--blue); }
.aside-related .divider { height: 1px; background: var(--gray-200); margin: 16px 0; }

/* Author bio */
.author-bio { max-width: 860px; margin: 72px auto 0; padding: 0 24px; }
.author-bio-inner { display: flex; gap: 28px; align-items: center; background: var(--gray-50); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 32px; }
.author-bio .avatar-lg { width: 92px; height: 92px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--teal)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.8rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.author-bio h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.author-bio p { color: var(--gray-600); font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.author-bio .links { display: flex; gap: 18px; }
.author-bio .links a { color: var(--blue); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; }
.author-bio .links a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.section-head-row { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.section-head-row h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
.section-head-row a { color: var(--blue); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.section-head-row a:hover .mi { transform: translateX(4px); }
.section-head-row a .mi { transition: transform .2s; }
.blog-card .thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.blog-card:hover .thumb img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.blog-card .thumb.photo { height: 190px; overflow: hidden; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .article-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .share-rail { position: static; flex-direction: row; align-items: center; }
  .aside-sticky { position: static; }
  .author-bio-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .author-bio .links { justify-content: center; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Forms (Contact)
   ========================================================= */
.form-field { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
label { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 7px; }
label .opt { color: var(--gray-400); font-weight: 500; }
.input, input[type=text], input[type=email], input[type=tel], select, textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--gray-50); color: var(--navy); transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s, background .2s;
}
.input:focus, input:focus, select:focus, textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--blue); background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37,99,235,.12); }
textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.form-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); padding: 36px; }
.form-note { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--gray-500); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.form-success { display: none; background: var(--teal-50); border: 1px solid var(--teal-100); color: var(--teal-600); padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 16px; }
.form-success.show { display: block; }

.contact-panel { background: var(--gray-50); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 32px; }
.contact-row { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.contact-row .ic { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--teal-50); color: var(--teal-600); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-row .lbl { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray-400); }
.contact-row a, .contact-row span.val { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.contact-row a.mail { color: var(--blue); }

/* =========================================================
   CTA band (navy)
   ========================================================= */
.cta-band {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 132px 0 96px; text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(125deg, #0f172a 0%, #14275f 50%, #0e5f57 128%);
}
/* dual brand glows — matches the Stats band depth */
.cta-band::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(20,184,166,.26), transparent 55%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom left, rgba(37,99,235,.30), transparent 55%);
}
/* oval curved top — carves the light section above (default matches the bg-gray tint) */
.cta-band::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 62px; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background: no-repeat center top / 100% 100%;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1440 62' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23eefbf8' d='M0,0 L1440,0 L1440,30 Q720,-6 0,30 Z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.cta-band.carve-white::after {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1440 62' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23ffffff' d='M0,0 L1440,0 L1440,30 Q720,-6 0,30 Z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.cta-band .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.cta-band p { color: var(--gray-300); font-size: 1.15rem; max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto 32px; }
.cta-btns { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.cta-reassure { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--gray-400); }
.cta-reassure .mi { color: var(--teal-400); font-size: 1rem; }

/* =========================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================= */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy); padding: 64px 0 0; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 44px; padding-bottom: 52px; }
.footer-brand img { height: 60px; width: auto; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-logo-img { filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }

/* =========================================================
   Results dashboards — toggle tabs + graph cards
   ========================================================= */
.result-tabs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.rt-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; padding: 13px 24px; border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); background: #fff; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--gray-600);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease);
}
.rt-btn .mi { font-size: 1.25rem; }
.rt-btn:hover { border-color: var(--blue-200); color: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.rt-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--teal)); color: #fff; border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(37, 99, 235, .30);
}
.result-panel { display: none; }
.result-panel.active { display: block; animation: resultFade .45s var(--ease); }
@keyframes resultFade { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.result-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.result-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(15, 23, 42, .07); display: flex; flex-direction: column; margin: 0;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.result-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 26px 52px rgba(37, 99, 235, .14); }
.result-card--wide { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.result-card .rc-img { background: #f8fafc; padding: 18px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex: 1; min-height: 210px; }
/* never upscale past natural size — keeps every screenshot crisp */
.result-card img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 360px; width: auto; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; display: block; }
.result-card figcaption { padding: 16px 22px; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--gray-500); border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
.result-card figcaption b { color: var(--navy); font-family: var(--font-head); display: block; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 1rem; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .result-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .result-card--wide { grid-column: auto; } }

/* Floating WhatsApp button (sitewide, bottom-right) */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed; right: 22px; bottom: 22px; z-index: 900;
  width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25d366; color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, .45);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
}
.wa-float svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.wa-float::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, .5); animation: waPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}
.wa-float:hover { transform: scale(1.08); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(37, 211, 102, .55); }
@keyframes waPulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, .5); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .wa-float::before { animation: none; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .wa-float { right: 16px; bottom: 16px; width: 54px; height: 54px; } }
.footer-brand p { color: var(--gray-400); font-size: .92rem; max-width: 30ch; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.footer-social a { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--navy-800); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--gray-400); transition: all .2s; }
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; }
.site-footer h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-links { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.footer-links a { color: var(--gray-400); font-size: .92rem; transition: color .2s; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: #60a5fa; }
.footer-links a.mail { color: var(--teal-400); font-weight: 600; }
.footer-links a.mail:hover { color: #5eead4; }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-800); padding: 24px 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.footer-bottom p { color: var(--gray-500); font-size: .87rem; }
.footer-bottom .legal { display: flex; gap: 22px; }
.footer-bottom .legal a { color: var(--gray-500); font-size: .87rem; transition: color .2s; }
.footer-bottom .legal a:hover { color: #60a5fa; }

/* =========================================================
   Scroll-reveal animations
   ========================================================= */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  * { scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
}

/* =========================================================
   404
   ========================================================= */
.notfound { min-height: 70vh; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center; padding: 140px 24px 80px; }
.notfound .code { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(5rem, 15vw, 9rem); line-height: 1; }
.notfound h1 { font-size: 2rem; margin: 10px 0 14px; }
.notfound p { color: var(--gray-500); max-width: 440px; margin: 0 auto 28px; }

/* =========================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================= */
body { overflow-x: hidden; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hero-visual { max-width: 520px; }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .steps-grid, .process-line, .timeline, .stats-grid, .mini-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .steps-grid::before, .step:not(:last-child)::before { display: none; }
  .pricing-grid, .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .split.reverse .split-media { order: 0; }
  .stat + .stat { border-left: none; }
  /* feature rows stack: image on top, comfortably sized */
  .feature-row, .feature-row.reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .feature-row.reverse .feature-media { order: 0; }
  .feature-media { max-width: 520px; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; }
  .feature-media .fm-badge { left: 12px; bottom: 12px; }
  .feature-row.reverse .feature-media .fm-badge { left: auto; right: 12px; }
  .feature-row + .feature-row { margin-top: 64px; }
  .ceo-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .ceo-frame { max-width: 340px; margin: 0 auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .mobile-menu { display: block; }
  .section, .section-lg { padding: 60px 0; }
  .hero { padding: 120px 0 60px; }
  .hero-spotlight { padding: 128px 0 72px; }
  .grid-4, .grid-3, .grid-2, .steps-grid, .process-line, .timeline, .mini-stats, .warning-grid, .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 32px 12px; }
  .trust-ticks { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .newsletter, .form-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .newsletter form { flex-direction: column; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  /* buttons: never overflow the screen; stack full-width with wrapped text */
  .btn { white-space: normal; max-width: 100%; text-align: center; }
  .hero-btns .btn, .cta-btns .btn, .text-center .btn { width: 100%; }
  .hero-ticks { gap: 10px 16px; }
  .hero-ticks span { font-size: .88rem; }
  /* dark bands breathe a little less on small screens */
  .grad-band { padding: 92px 0 64px; }
  .cta-band { padding: 112px 0 72px; }
  .section-dark { padding-top: 98px; }
  .why-band { padding: 64px 0; }
  .logo-bar { padding: 44px 0 50px; }
  .logo-bar-items { gap: 14px 26px; }
  .result-tabs .rt-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  /* step cards: centre icon, title and text on mobile */
  .step { text-align: center; }
  .step .step-icon { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .article-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .share-rail { flex-direction: row; position: static; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .why-panel, .why-band .container-narrow { padding-left: 22px; padding-right: 22px; }
}