/* ====================================
   GROWTH HACKING® PRIVATE LIMITED
   Blog / Insights — Premium Dark Theme
   ==================================== */

/* =====================
   BLOG HERO SECTION
   ===================== */
.blog-hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 75vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-16)) 0 var(--space-16);
  overflow: hidden; background: var(--color-dark);
}
.blog-hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-hero-bg::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 20% 40%, rgba(99,102,241,0.20), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 80% 30%, rgba(139,92,246,0.16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 50% 90%, rgba(6,182,212,0.12), transparent 50%);
}
.blog-hero-mesh {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 50%, black, transparent);
}
.blog-hero-orb {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(100px);
  animation: blogOrbFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.blog-hero-orb--1 { width: 450px; height: 450px; top: -15%; left: -8%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,102,241,0.35), transparent 70%); }
.blog-hero-orb--2 { width: 350px; height: 350px; bottom: -15%; right: -5%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139,92,246,0.28), transparent 70%); animation-delay: -5s; }
@keyframes blogOrbFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(25px,-20px) scale(1.05); }
}
.blog-hero-particles {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none;
}
.blog-hero-particle {
  position: absolute; width: 3px; height: 3px; background: rgba(99,102,241,0.4);
  border-radius: 50%; animation: blogParticle linear infinite; opacity: 0;
}
.blog-hero-particle:nth-child(1) { left: 12%; animation-duration: 14s; }
.blog-hero-particle:nth-child(2) { left: 30%; animation-duration: 11s; animation-delay: -3s; background: rgba(139,92,246,0.35); }
.blog-hero-particle:nth-child(3) { left: 50%; animation-duration: 16s; animation-delay: -6s; width: 4px; height: 4px; }
.blog-hero-particle:nth-child(4) { left: 70%; animation-duration: 12s; animation-delay: -8s; background: rgba(6,182,212,0.35); }
.blog-hero-particle:nth-child(5) { left: 88%; animation-duration: 13s; animation-delay: -2s; }
@keyframes blogParticle {
  0% { transform: translateY(100vh); opacity: 0; }
  10% { opacity: 0.7; } 90% { opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-20vh); opacity: 0; }
}

.blog-hero-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 800px;
}
.blog-hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 500; color: #818cf8;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: blogFadeUp 0.8s ease-out 0.3s forwards;
}
.blog-hero-tag-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #6366f1;
  animation: blogPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes blogPulse { 0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(99,102,241,0.6); } 50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(99,102,241,0); } }
@keyframes blogFadeUp { to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }

.blog-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-5xl); font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.blog-hero-title .word {
  display: inline-block; opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(35px) rotateX(15deg);
  animation: blogWordReveal 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) forwards;
}
.blog-hero-title .word:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.blog-hero-title .word:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.blog-hero-title .word:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.blog-hero-title .word:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.7s; }
.blog-hero-title .word:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
.blog-hero-title .word:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.9s; }
.blog-hero-title .word:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 1.0s; }
.blog-hero-title .word:nth-child(8) { animation-delay: 1.1s; }
.blog-hero-title .word:nth-child(9) { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
@keyframes blogWordReveal { to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) rotateX(0); } }

.blog-hero-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-lg); line-height: 1.8; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8); max-width: 640px;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: blogFadeUp 0.8s ease-out 1.3s forwards;
  text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15), 0 0 32px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08);
}
.blog-hero-actions {
  display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: blogFadeUp 0.8s ease-out 1.5s forwards;
}
.blog-hero-category-count {
  display: flex; gap: var(--space-6); margin-top: var(--space-10);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: blogFadeUp 0.8s ease-out 1.7s forwards;
}
.blog-hero-cat-stat { text-align: center; }
.blog-hero-cat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-2xl); font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-light); line-height: 1;
}
.blog-hero-cat-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  margin-top: var(--space-1); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-hero { min-height: auto; padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-10)); padding-bottom: var(--space-10); }
  .blog-hero-title { font-size: var(--text-4xl); }
  .blog-hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .blog-hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; max-width: 320px; }
  .blog-hero-category-count { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-4); }
}

/* =====================
   FEATURED ARTICLES
   ===================== */
.blog-featured { background: var(--color-dark-elevated); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-featured::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(99,102,241,0.2), transparent);
}
.blog-featured-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-6);
}
.blog-featured-main {
  position: relative; background: rgba(26,26,36,0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-dark-border); border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden; transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
  cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; display: block;
}
.blog-featured-main:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.2); box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.35); }
.blog-featured-main-visual {
  height: 280px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,0.08), rgba(139,92,246,0.06));
}
.blog-featured-main-visual img {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), filter 0.5s ease;
  filter: brightness(0.9);
}
.blog-featured-main:hover .blog-featured-main-visual img {
  transform: scale(1.08); filter: brightness(1);
}
.blog-featured-main-visual::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(10,10,20,0.4));
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
}
.blog-featured-main-visual .feat-icon {
  font-size: 64px; opacity: 0.6; transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.blog-featured-main:hover .feat-icon { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg); }
.blog-featured-main-body { padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8); }
.blog-featured-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3); border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.blog-featured-main-body h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3); line-height: 1.3;
}
.blog-featured-main-body p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88); line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
}
.blog-featured-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
}

.blog-featured-side { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); }
.blog-featured-card {
  display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); padding: var(--space-5);
  background: rgba(26,26,36,0.6); border: 1px solid var(--color-dark-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.blog-featured-card:hover { transform: translateX(4px); border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.15); }
.blog-featured-card-thumb {
  width: 80px; height: 56px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
.blog-featured-card-thumb img {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease; filter: brightness(0.85);
}
.blog-featured-card:hover .blog-featured-card-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.1); filter: brightness(1);
}
.blog-featured-card-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); font-size: 24px;
}
.blog-featured-card-body h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-base); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1); line-height: 1.35;
}
.blog-featured-card-body p {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}

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

/* =====================
   FILTER & SEARCH BAR
   ===================== */
.blog-filter-section {
  background: var(--color-dark); position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-8) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-dark-border);
  z-index: 10;
}
.blog-filter-bar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4); flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.blog-categories {
  display: flex; gap: var(--space-2); flex-wrap: wrap; flex: 1;
}
.blog-cat-btn {
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full); color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease; white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: var(--font-base);
}
.blog-cat-btn:hover { background: rgba(99,102,241,0.08); border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.2); color: var(--color-text-secondary); }
.blog-cat-btn.active {
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.15); border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.3);
  color: #818cf8; font-weight: 600;
}
.blog-search {
  position: relative; width: 260px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.blog-search-input {
  width: 100%; padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4) var(--space-3) 40px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full); color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm); font-family: var(--font-base);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.blog-search-input:focus { outline: none; border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.4); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(99,102,241,0.08); }
.blog-search-input::placeholder { color: var(--color-text-tertiary); }
.blog-search-icon {
  position: absolute; left: 14px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.blog-search-icon svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; stroke: var(--color-text-tertiary); fill: none; stroke-width: 2; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-filter-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .blog-search { width: 100%; }
}

/* =====================
   BLOG CARD GRID
   ===================== */
.blog-grid-section { background: var(--color-dark); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.blog-card {
  display: block; text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
  background: rgba(26,26,36,0.5); border: 1px solid var(--color-dark-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
}
.blog-card.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), 0 0 40px rgba(99,102,241,0.04);
}
.blog-card-visual {
  height: 200px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(26,26,36,0.3);
}
.blog-card-visual img {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), filter 0.5s ease;
  filter: brightness(0.85) saturate(0.95);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-visual img {
  transform: scale(1.1); filter: brightness(1) saturate(1);
}
.blog-card-visual-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.15; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease; z-index: 1;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-visual-overlay { opacity: 0.05; }
.blog-card-visual .card-icon {
  font-size: 48px; opacity: 0.6;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.blog-card:hover .card-icon { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg); }
.blog-card-visual::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-visual::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.blog-card-body { padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6); }
.blog-card-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-1);
  padding: 2px var(--space-2); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.blog-card-body h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2); line-height: 1.35;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-card-body p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
}
.blog-card-footer {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.blog-card-date { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); }
.blog-card-read {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 500; color: var(--color-primary-light);
  transition: gap 0.3s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-read { gap: 8px; }
.blog-card-read svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; stroke: currentColor; fill: none; stroke-width: 2; }

/* Stagger delays for cards */
.blog-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.blog-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
.blog-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.blog-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.20s; }
.blog-card:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.blog-card:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.30s; }
.blog-card:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }
.blog-card:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
.blog-card:nth-child(9) { transition-delay: 0.45s; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =====================
   PAGINATION
   ===================== */
.blog-pagination {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2); margin-top: var(--space-12);
}
.blog-page-btn {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease; font-family: var(--font-base);
}
.blog-page-btn:hover { background: rgba(99,102,241,0.08); border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.2); color: var(--color-text-secondary); }
.blog-page-btn.active {
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.15); border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.3);
  color: #818cf8; font-weight: 600;
}
.blog-page-btn:disabled { opacity: 0.3; cursor: not-allowed; }
.blog-no-results {
  text-align: center; padding: var(--space-16) var(--space-4);
  color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
}
.blog-no-results h3 { font-size: var(--text-xl); color: var(--color-text-secondary); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.blog-results-count {
  font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

/* =====================
   ARTICLE PAGE HERO
   ===================== */
.article-hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 55vh;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
  padding: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-16)) 0 var(--space-12);
  overflow: hidden; background: var(--color-dark);
}
.article-hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 30% 60%, rgba(99,102,241,0.08), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 70% 30%, rgba(139,92,246,0.06), transparent 60%);
}
/* Article hero background image with parallax */
.article-hero-img-container {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden;
}
.article-hero-img-container img {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.05);
  transition: opacity 1.2s ease-out, transform 10s ease-out;
  filter: brightness(0.45) saturate(0.7);
}
.article-hero-img-container img.loaded {
  opacity: 1; transform: scale(1);
}
.article-hero-img-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,20,0.3) 0%, rgba(10,10,20,0.7) 60%, rgba(10,10,20,0.95) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.article-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 800px; }
.article-hero-breadcrumb {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-tertiary); margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  opacity: 0; animation: blogFadeUp 0.6s ease-out 0.2s forwards;
}
.article-hero-breadcrumb a { color: var(--color-text-tertiary); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
.article-hero-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--color-primary-light); }
.article-hero-breadcrumb .sep { opacity: 0.4; }
.article-hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex; padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full); font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  opacity: 0; animation: blogFadeUp 0.6s ease-out 0.3s forwards;
}
.article-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-4xl); font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15; color: var(--color-text-primary); margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  opacity: 0; animation: blogFadeUp 0.8s ease-out 0.4s forwards;
}
.article-hero-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
  opacity: 0; animation: blogFadeUp 0.6s ease-out 0.6s forwards;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .article-hero { min-height: auto; }
  .article-hero-title { font-size: var(--text-3xl); }
}

/* =====================
   ARTICLE CONTENT
   ===================== */
.article-content {
  background: var(--color-dark-elevated); position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
}
.article-content::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(99,102,241,0.15), transparent);
}
.article-body {
  max-width: 740px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.article-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-2xl); font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary); margin: var(--space-10) 0 var(--space-4);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.article-body h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-3); line-height: 1.35;
}
.article-body p {
  font-size: var(--text-base); line-height: 1.85; color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.article-body ul, .article-body ol {
  padding-left: var(--space-6); margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.article-body li {
  font-size: var(--text-base); line-height: 1.8; color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.article-body li::marker { color: #818cf8; }
.article-body blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid #6366f1; padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.04); border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0;
  margin: var(--space-8) 0; font-style: italic; color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}
.article-body strong { color: var(--color-text-primary); }

/* Featured image inside article body */
.article-featured-img {
  position: relative; margin: var(--space-8) 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.article-featured-img img {
  width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;
  transition: transform 0.7s ease, filter 0.5s ease;
  filter: brightness(0.9);
}
.article-featured-img:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03); filter: brightness(1);
}
.article-featured-img-caption {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(10,10,20,0.8));
  font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.article-featured-img::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -1px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); pointer-events: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,0.2), transparent 50%) border-box;
  mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) padding-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  mask-composite: exclude; -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}
.article-featured-img:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Highlight card for stats / case study results */
.article-highlight {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-6); background: rgba(99,102,241,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.1); border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}
.article-highlight-item { text-align: center; }
.article-highlight-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-2xl); font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-light); line-height: 1;
}
.article-highlight-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-tertiary); margin-top: var(--space-1);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .article-highlight { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* =====================
   RELATED ARTICLES
   ===================== */
.blog-related { background: var(--color-dark); position: relative; padding: var(--space-16) 0; }
.blog-related::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(99,102,241,0.15), transparent);
}
.blog-related-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-6);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .blog-related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =====================
   BLOG CTA
   ===================== */
.blog-cta { background: var(--color-dark-elevated); position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: var(--space-16) 0; }
.blog-cta::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(99,102,241,0.2), transparent);
}
.blog-cta-aurora {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none;
}
.blog-cta-aurora span {
  position: absolute; width: 350px; height: 350px; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(120px); opacity: 0.18;
}
.blog-cta-aurora span:nth-child(1) { background: #6366f1; top: -20%; left: 15%; animation: blogOrbFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite; }
.blog-cta-aurora span:nth-child(2) { background: #8b5cf6; bottom: -20%; right: 15%; animation: blogOrbFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: -4s; }
.blog-cta-container {
  position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center; padding: var(--space-12);
  background: rgba(26,26,36,0.3); border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl); backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}
.blog-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-3xl); font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); line-height: 1.2;
}
.blog-cta-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-lg); color: var(--color-text-secondary); line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.blog-cta-actions {
  display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.blog-cta-email {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-4); padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5);
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full); font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 500;
  color: #818cf8; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.blog-cta-email:hover { background: rgba(99,102,241,0.15); transform: translateY(-2px); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-cta-container { padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-5); }
  .blog-cta-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .blog-cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; max-width: 300px; }
}

/* =====================
   SCROLL REVEAL
   ===================== */
.blog-reveal {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(25px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.blog-reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* =====================
   SCROLL PROGRESS
   ===================== */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary); z-index: 9999; width: 0;
}

/* =====================
   REDUCED MOTION
   ===================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .blog-hero-title .word, .blog-hero-tag, .blog-hero-desc,
  .blog-hero-actions, .blog-hero-category-count,
  .blog-card, .blog-reveal,
  .article-hero-breadcrumb, .article-hero-tag,
  .article-hero-title, .article-hero-meta {
    opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important;
  }
}