/* ==========================================================================
   Syed Mehdi SEO — Main Stylesheet
   Corporate blue & white design system
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
	--color-primary: #1857C0;
	--color-primary-dark: #0A2A55;
	--color-primary-light: #EAF1FF;
	--color-accent: #2F8FFF;
	--color-white: #FFFFFF;
	--color-text: #2B3A4A;
	--color-text-muted: #64748B;
	--color-border: #E2E8F0;
	--color-bg-alt: #F4F7FB;
	--color-success: #1F9D55;
	--color-error: #D64545;

	--font-heading: 'Poppins', 'Inter', sans-serif;
	--font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;

	--radius-sm: 8px;
	--radius-md: 14px;
	--radius-lg: 24px;

	--shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 42, 85, 0.06);
	--shadow-md: 0 8px 28px rgba(10, 42, 85, 0.10);
	--shadow-lg: 0 20px 48px rgba(10, 42, 85, 0.14);

	--container-width: 1180px;
	--transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
	margin: 0;
	font-family: var(--font-body);
	color: var(--color-text);
	background: var(--color-white);
	font-size: 16px;
	line-height: 1.65;
	-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--color-primary); text-decoration: none; transition: var(--transition); }
ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	color: var(--color-primary-dark);
	line-height: 1.25;
	margin: 0 0 0.6em;
	font-weight: 700;
}
p { margin: 0 0 1em; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; }

.screen-reader-text {
	position: absolute !important;
	width: 1px; height: 1px;
	overflow: hidden;
	clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);
	white-space: nowrap;
}
.skip-link {
	position: fixed; top: -100px; left: 10px; z-index: 9999;
	background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; padding: 12px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 10px; }

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.container {
	max-width: var(--container-width);
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0 24px;
}
.container-narrow { max-width: 820px; }
.section { padding: 90px 0; }
@media (max-width: 782px) { .section { padding: 56px 0; } }

.section-head { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 48px; text-align: center; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); }
.section-head p { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.section-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; }

.eyebrow {
	display: inline-block;
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-primary);
	background: var(--color-primary-light);
	padding: 6px 16px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.grid { display: grid; gap: 28px; }
.card {
	background: var(--color-white);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	padding: 32px;
	transition: var(--transition);
}
.card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 8px;
	padding: 13px 26px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	font-weight: 600;
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	border: 2px solid transparent;
	transition: var(--transition);
	white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--color-primary-dark); color: #fff; }
.btn-outline { border-color: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-primary); background: transparent; }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; }
.btn-white { background: #fff; color: var(--color-primary); }
.btn-white:hover { background: var(--color-primary-light); }
.btn-lg { padding: 16px 34px; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn-sm { padding: 9px 18px; font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
	position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 500;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,0.94);
	backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.header-inner {
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
	padding: 16px 24px;
	gap: 24px;
}
.site-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--color-primary-dark); }
.custom-logo-link img { max-height: 48px; width: auto; }

.primary-nav { flex: 1; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.nav-menu { display: flex; gap: 32px; align-items: center; }
.nav-menu a { color: var(--color-text); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.nav-menu a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.nav-menu li { position: relative; }

.header-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; }
.header-phone { font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary-dark); }

.menu-toggle {
	display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
	background: none; border: none; padding: 8px;
}
.menu-toggle-bar { width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--color-primary-dark); border-radius: 2px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.primary-nav {
		position: fixed; top: 74px; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
		background: #fff; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-start;
		padding: 24px; transform: translateX(-100%);
		transition: transform 0.3s ease;
		overflow-y: auto;
		z-index: 999;
		box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
	}
	.primary-nav.is-open { transform: translateX(0); }
	.nav-menu { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 18px; width: 100%; }
	.nav-menu a { font-size: 1.1rem; }
	.header-cta .header-phone { display: none; }
	.menu-toggle { display: flex; z-index: 1000; position: relative; }
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero { padding: 80px 0 60px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-primary-light) 0%, #fff 100%); overflow: hidden; }
.hero-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.hero-content h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); margin-bottom: 0.4em; }
.hero-sub { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); max-width: 520px; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 28px; }
.hero-media img { width: 100%; }
.hero-placeholder svg { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); width: 100%; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
	.hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
	.hero-sub { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
}

/* ---------- Stats strip ---------- */
.stats-strip { background: var(--color-primary-dark); padding: 40px 0; }
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; text-align: center; }
.stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.stat-num { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; }
.stat-label { color: #B9CCEC; font-size: 0.9rem; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* ---------- Services ---------- */
.services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.service-icon {
	width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 14px;
	background: var(--color-primary-light);
	color: var(--color-primary);
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.service-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
.service-card p { color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: 0; }
.check-list-sm { margin-top: 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.check-list-sm li { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); padding-left: 22px; position: relative; }
.check-list-sm li::before { content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: 700; }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- About ---------- */
.about-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.about-media img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3; object-fit: cover; }
.check-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin: 24px 0; }
.check-list li { padding-left: 30px; position: relative; font-weight: 500; }
.check-list li::before {
	content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
	width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff;
	font-size: 0.7rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .about-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.why-us-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); text-align: center; }
.why-us-card .service-icon { margin: 0 auto 18px; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .why-us-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Tools strip ---------- */
.tools-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.tool-chip {
	display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
	text-align: center; padding: 28px 16px;
	background: var(--color-bg-alt); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.tool-icon {
	width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--color-white); color: var(--color-primary);
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.tool-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.tool-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-text); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .tools-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 500px) { .tools-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Certifications ---------- */
.certifications-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); text-align: center; }
.cert-card .service-icon { margin: 0 auto 18px; }
.cert-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .certifications-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }


/* ---------- Portfolio ---------- */
.portfolio-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.portfolio-card {
	display: block; border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden;
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border); background: #fff;
	transition: var(--transition);
}
.portfolio-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.portfolio-thumb { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; overflow: hidden; background: var(--color-bg-alt); position: relative; }
.sample-badge {
	position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px;
	background: rgba(10, 42, 85, 0.85); color: #fff;
	font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.03em;
	padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.portfolio-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.portfolio-thumb-placeholder {
	width: 100%; height: 100%;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-light), #DCE9FF);
}
.portfolio-info { padding: 20px; }
.portfolio-info h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.portfolio-cat { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: 600; }

.portfolio-filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.filter-btn {
	background: var(--color-bg-alt); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem;
	color: var(--color-text);
}
.filter-btn.is-active, .filter-btn:hover { background: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .portfolio-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .portfolio-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.portfolio-single-image { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 40px; }

/* ---------- Process ---------- */
.process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.process-card { text-align: left; position: relative; }
.process-num {
	display: block; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 800;
	font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--color-primary-light);
	-webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px var(--color-primary);
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.process-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.process-card p { color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 0.92rem; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.faq-item {
	background: var(--color-bg-alt); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 18px 22px;
}
.faq-item summary {
	cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-primary-dark);
	font-size: 1rem; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after { content: "+"; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--color-primary); margin-left: 12px; }
.faq-item[open] summary::after { content: "−"; }
.faq-item p { color: var(--color-text-muted); margin: 14px 0 0; }

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.testimonial-quote { font-style: italic; color: var(--color-text); font-size: 1.02rem; }
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 16px; }
.testimonial-author img { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
.testimonial-author span { display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Comparison table ---------- */
.comparison-table { border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; }
.comparison-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr 1.6fr; }
.comparison-row:not(:last-child) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.comparison-row.comparison-head { background: var(--color-primary-dark); }
.comparison-row.comparison-head .comparison-cell { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; padding: 16px 20px; }
.comparison-cell { padding: 16px 20px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.comparison-cell.comparison-label { font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-primary-dark); background: var(--color-bg-alt); align-items: center; }
.comparison-cell.comparison-them { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.mark { flex-shrink: 0; width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 1px; }
.mark-yes { background: var(--color-primary-light); color: var(--color-primary); }
.mark-yes svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
.mark-no { background: #FBEAEA; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700; }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
	.comparison-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.comparison-row.comparison-head { display: none; }
	.comparison-cell.comparison-label { background: transparent; padding-bottom: 4px; font-size: 0.8rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.03em; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
	.comparison-cell.comparison-me::before { content: "Working With Me: "; font-weight: 700; }
	.comparison-cell.comparison-them::before { content: "Typical Agencies: "; font-weight: 700; }
}

/* ---------- Pricing page ---------- */
.pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); align-items: start; }
.pricing-card { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.pricing-card-featured { border-color: var(--color-primary); border-width: 2px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-8px); }
.pricing-badge {
	position: absolute; top: -14px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
	background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.03em; padding: 5px 16px; border-radius: 999px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.pricing-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.pricing-tagline { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 24px; min-height: 44px; }
.pricing-features { flex-grow: 1; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.pricing-cta { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
.pricing-note {
	text-align: center; max-width: 640px; margin: 44px auto 0;
	color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto; }
	.pricing-card-featured { transform: none; }
}

/* ---------- Contact page: split-panel hero ---------- */
.contact-split {
	display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
	background: var(--color-primary-dark);
	position: relative;
}
.contact-split-seam {
	position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: calc(41.7% - 2px);
	width: 4px; background: var(--color-accent);
	transform: skewX(-9deg); z-index: 2; opacity: 0.9;
}
.contact-split-left {
	padding: 88px 56px 88px 48px; color: #fff;
	display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
}
.contact-split-left h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.3rem); margin: 18px 0 14px; }
.contact-split-left p { color: #B9CCEC; max-width: 420px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.response-badge {
	display: inline-flex; align-self: flex-start;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: #fff;
	font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 7px 16px;
	border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}
.contact-quick-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.quick-action {
	padding: 10px 22px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35); color: #fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.quick-action:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--color-primary-dark); border-color: #fff; }
.contact-details-light { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.contact-details-light .contact-label { color: #8FA9D6; }
.contact-details-light a, .contact-details-light span:not(.contact-label) { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
.contact-split-left .social-links a { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.contact-split-left .social-links a:hover { background: var(--color-accent); }

.contact-split-right { background: var(--color-bg-alt); display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 56px 48px; }
.contact-form-card {
	background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 44px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
	width: 100%; max-width: 480px; position: relative;
}
.form-card-tag {
	display: inline-block; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.03em;
	color: var(--color-primary); background: var(--color-primary-light);
	padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.btn-full { width: 100%; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.contact-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.contact-split-seam { display: none; }
	.contact-split-left, .contact-split-right { padding: 48px 24px; }
	.contact-form-card { padding: 28px; max-width: none; }
}

/* ---------- Contact page: trust strip ---------- */
.contact-trust-strip { background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); padding: 22px 0; }
.contact-trust-inner {
	display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 32px;
}
.contact-trust-item {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
	font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.contact-trust-item svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--color-primary); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ---------- Contact page: mini FAQ ---------- */
.contact-faq-section { padding-top: 60px; padding-bottom: 20px; }

/* ---------- Pricing page ---------- */
.pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); align-items: stretch; }
.pricing-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; position: relative; text-align: left; }
.pricing-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.pricing-tag { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 20px; min-height: 40px; }
.pricing-cta-price {
	font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem;
	color: var(--color-primary); padding: 14px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.pricing-features { flex-grow: 1; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.pricing-card-featured { border: 2px solid var(--color-primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: scale(1.03); }
.pricing-badge {
	position: absolute; top: -14px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
	background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
	padding: 5px 16px; border-radius: 999px; white-space: nowrap;
}
.pricing-note { text-align: center; color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; max-width: 620px; margin: 36px auto 0; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.pricing-card-featured { transform: none; }
}

/* ---------- Contact page: styled map ---------- */
.map-card {
	position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.map-card iframe { width: 100%; height: 360px; border: 0; display: block; }
.map-card-label {
	position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px; z-index: 2;
	background: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-primary-dark);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ---------- Country landing pages ---------- */
.remote-proof-card {
	background: var(--color-primary-light); border: none;
	text-align: center; padding: 28px 36px; margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.remote-proof-card p { color: var(--color-primary-dark); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.02rem; margin: 0; }
.remote-reassurance-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.remote-point h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.remote-point p { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .remote-reassurance-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; } }

/* ---------- Client portfolio grid ---------- */
.client-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.client-card {
	display: block; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	overflow: hidden; background: #fff; transition: var(--transition);
}
.client-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.client-card-mark {
	padding: 32px 24px; min-height: 110px;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-light), #DCE9FF);
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.client-card-mark span {
	font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.25rem;
	color: var(--color-primary-dark); text-align: center; line-height: 1.25;
}
.client-card-body { padding: 20px 24px 24px; }
.client-card-body p { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.88rem; margin: 10px 0 14px; }
.client-card-link { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-primary); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .client-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .client-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- SEO trends (Why Us page) ---------- */
.trends-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.trend-card p { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.trends-note {
	text-align: center; max-width: 640px; margin: 40px auto 0;
	color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; font-style: italic;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .trends-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .trends-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- About page hero ---------- */
.about-hero-section { padding: 56px 0 60px; }
.about-hero-inner .hero-media img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3; object-fit: cover; }

/* ---------- Timeline ---------- */
.timeline { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; position: relative; }
.timeline-item { display: flex; gap: 24px; padding-bottom: 40px; position: relative; }
.timeline-item:not(:last-child)::before {
	content: ""; position: absolute; left: 21px; top: 44px; bottom: 0;
	width: 2px; background: var(--color-border);
}
.timeline-marker {
	flex-shrink: 0; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff;
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	font-weight: 800; font-family: var(--font-heading); z-index: 1;
}
.timeline-content h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.timeline-content p { color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ---------- Values grid ---------- */
.values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Guarantee grid ---------- */
.guarantee-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .guarantee-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .guarantee-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Free audit form ---------- */
.audit-form-wrap { background: var(--color-bg-alt); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 36px; }
.audit-form textarea { min-height: 90px; }

/* ---------- Good fit ---------- */
.good-fit-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
.good-fit-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.good-fit-yes { border-color: var(--color-primary); border-width: 2px; }
.good-fit-yes h3 { color: var(--color-primary); }
.good-fit-no h3 { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.cross-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.cross-list li { padding-left: 30px; position: relative; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.cross-list li::before {
	content: "×"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: -3px;
	width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%;
	background: #FBEAEA; color: var(--color-error);
	font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .good-fit-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Personal story ---------- */
.story-content p { color: var(--color-text); font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 1.3em; }

/* ---------- Industry specialization ---------- */
.industry-section { background: var(--color-bg-alt); }
.industry-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.industry-content p { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.industry-types { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.industry-chip {
	display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
	background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 16px;
	font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.industry-chip .tool-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.industry-chip .tool-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .industry-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 500px) { .industry-types { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- SEO myths ---------- */
.myths-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.myth-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 6px 0 16px; text-decoration: line-through; text-decoration-color: var(--color-error); text-decoration-thickness: 2px; }
.myth-tag {
	display: inline-block; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em;
	text-transform: uppercase; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 999px;
	background: #FBEAEA; color: var(--color-error); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.myth-tag-reality { background: var(--color-primary-light); color: var(--color-primary); margin-top: 4px; }
.myth-card p { color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0; }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .myths-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band { background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary-dark)); padding: 70px 0; }
.cta-band-inner { text-align: center; max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto; }
.cta-band-inner h2 { color: #fff; }
.cta-band-inner p { color: #C9DBFA; margin-bottom: 28px; }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; gap: 56px; }
.contact-details { margin-top: 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.contact-details li { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.contact-label { font-size: 0.8rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: var(--color-text-muted); font-weight: 700; }
.contact-details a, .contact-details span { font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary-dark); }

.contact-form-wrap { background: var(--color-bg-alt); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 36px; }
.form-row { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.form-row-half { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.form-row label { display: block; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.form-row label span { color: var(--color-error); }
.form-row input, .form-row textarea {
	width: 100%; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border); background: #fff;
}
.form-row input:focus, .form-row textarea:focus { outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent); outline-offset: 1px; }
.hp-field { position: absolute; left: -9999px; opacity: 0; }
.form-notice { padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600; }
.form-notice-success { background: #E4F8EC; color: var(--color-success); }
.form-notice-error { background: #FBEAEA; color: var(--color-error); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.contact-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.form-row-half { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.map-section iframe { width: 100%; height: 400px; border: 0; display: block; }

/* ---------- Page hero (interior pages) ---------- */
.page-hero { background: var(--color-primary-light); padding: 64px 0 48px; text-align: center; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); margin-bottom: 0.3em; }
.page-hero-sub { color: var(--color-text-muted); max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto; }
.breadcrumbs { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.breadcrumbs span:last-child { color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- Services detailed page ---------- */
.services-grid-detailed { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .services-grid-detailed { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .services-grid-detailed { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Blog ---------- */
.blog-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.blog-card-thumb { display: block; aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0 0; background: var(--color-bg-alt); }
.blog-card-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: var(--transition); }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-thumb img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.blog-card { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-card-body { padding: 24px; }
.blog-meta { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.blog-card-title { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.blog-card-title a { color: var(--color-primary-dark); }
.read-more { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.88rem; }

.single-thumb { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.entry-content h2, .entry-content h3 { margin-top: 1.5em; }
.entry-content img { border-radius: var(--radius-md); margin: 1em 0; }
.entry-content blockquote {
	border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
	background: var(--color-bg-alt);
	padding: 16px 20px;
	margin: 1.5em 0;
	border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
}
.post-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 32px; }
.tag-pill { background: var(--color-bg-alt); padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.blog-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- Widgets / Sidebar ---------- */
.widget { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.widget-title { font-size: 1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.search-form { display: flex; gap: 0; }
.search-form input { flex: 1; padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm) 0 0 var(--radius-sm); }
.search-form button { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; border: none; padding: 0 18px; border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0; }

/* ---------- Comments ---------- */
.comments-area { margin-top: 56px; }
.comments-title { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.comment-list, .comment-list ul.children { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.comment-list li { margin-bottom: 24px; padding-bottom: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.comment-list ul.children { margin-left: 32px; margin-top: 20px; }
.comment-form input, .comment-form textarea {
	width: 100%; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.comment-form label { display: block; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--color-primary-dark); color: #C9DBFA; margin-top: 40px; }
.footer-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; padding: 64px 24px 40px; }
.footer-brand .site-title { color: #fff; }
.footer-brand p { color: #9FB6DD; margin-top: 12px; }
.footer-col .widget-title { color: #fff; }
.footer-col a { color: #C9DBFA; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-contact-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.social-links { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 18px; }
.social-links a {
	width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: #fff;
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.social-links a:hover { background: var(--color-accent); }

.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.footer-bottom-inner { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 20px 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.footer-menu { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.footer-menu a { color: #C9DBFA; }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.back-to-top {
	position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px; z-index: 400;
	width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff;
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); font-size: 1.1rem;
	opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transform: translateY(10px);
	transition: var(--transition);
}
.back-to-top.is-visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ---------- WhatsApp floating button ---------- */
.whatsapp-float {
	position: fixed; bottom: 28px; left: 28px; z-index: 401;
	width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
	background: #25D366; color: #fff;
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
	transition: var(--transition);
}
.whatsapp-float:hover { background: #1EBE57; transform: scale(1.08); color: #fff; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
	.whatsapp-float { bottom: 20px; left: 20px; width: 50px; height: 50px; }
	.whatsapp-float svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
}

/* ---------- Misc ---------- */
.no-results { text-align: center; color: var(--color-text-muted); padding: 40px 0; }
.pagination { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.pagination .page-numbers {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	min-width: 40px; height: 40px; padding: 0 12px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	color: var(--color-text);
}
.pagination .page-numbers.current, .pagination .page-numbers:hover { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--color-primary); }