/* =====================================================
   Rank Matrix SEO Agency UK – Main Stylesheet
   ===================================================== */

:root {
    /* Brand colors sampled from the design */
    --accent: #fe5722;          /* primary orange CTA / highlights */
    --accent-dark: #e23f0d;     /* hover state */
    --accent-soft: #ffe8e0;     /* subtle accent backgrounds */

    /* Dark sections (hero counter blocks, analyzer, why-seo, contact, footer) */
    --dark: #111418;
    --dark-2: #0d1014;          /* slightly deeper footer */

    /* Light surfaces */
    --light: #f3f3f3;           /* hero + light section bg */
    --gray-50: #f6f6f6;
    --gray-100: #ececec;
    --gray-200: #dde1e8;
    --gray-400: #9ca3af;

    /* Text */
    --text: #1c1f24;
    --dark-heading: #14171c;
    --muted: #6b7280;

    --radius: 6px;
    --shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(15, 18, 23, 0.08);
    --container: 1200px;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: 'Poppins', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.65;
    background: #fff;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s ease; }
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 { color: var(--dark-heading); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0 0 .5em; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
p  { margin: 0 0 1rem; color: var(--muted); }
.container { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
section { padding: 90px 0; }

/* ----- Buttons ----- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: .2px;
    cursor: pointer; border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: all .25s ease;
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--accent-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-link { color: var(--dark); padding: 14px 0; }
.btn-link:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.btn-outline-light { background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.btn-outline-light:hover { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); }
.btn-block { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ----- Eyebrow / Section title ----- */
.eyebrow {
    display: inline-block; color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600; font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    position: relative; padding-left: 18px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 50%;
    width: 10px; height: 2px; background: var(--accent);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.eyebrow--accent { color: var(--accent); }
.section-title { margin-bottom: 50px; }
.section-title h2 { margin: 0; }
.section-lead { max-width: 380px; color: var(--muted); }

/* ----- Deco squares ----- */
.deco-square {
    position: absolute; background: var(--accent);
    width: 50px; height: 50px; z-index: 1;
}
.deco-square--lg { width: 90px; height: 90px; }
.deco-square--sm { width: 30px; height: 30px; }

/* =====================================================
   HEADER
   ===================================================== */
.site-header {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 22px 0;
    position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--gray-100);
}
.header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 40px; }
/* ----- rankmatrix brand logo ----- */
.logo { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; line-height: 1; }
.logo-mark {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
    height: 30px;
}
.logo-mark i {
    display: block; width: 6px; border-radius: 99px;
    background: var(--accent);
}
.logo-mark i:nth-child(1) { height: 58%; }
.logo-mark i:nth-child(2) { height: 80%; }
.logo-mark i:nth-child(3) { height: 100%; }
.logo-mark i:nth-child(4) { height: 86%; }
.logo-mark i:nth-child(5) { height: 68%; }
.logo-text {
    font-family: 'Baloo 2', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--accent); letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
/* WordPress custom logo (Appearance → Customize) overrides the markup above */
.custom-logo-link { display: inline-flex; }
.custom-logo { max-height: 46px; width: auto; height: auto; }
.primary-nav { flex: 1; }
.nav-menu { display: flex; gap: 32px; }
.nav-menu > li { position: relative; }
.nav-menu li > a {
    color: var(--dark); font-weight: 500; font-size: .95rem;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    padding: 8px 0;
}
.nav-menu li > a:hover,
.nav-menu .current-menu-item > a { color: var(--accent); }
.nav-menu .fa-chevron-down { font-size: .65rem; transition: transform .2s ease; }
.nav-menu li.menu-item-has-children:hover .fa-chevron-down { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.nav-menu .sub-menu {
    position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 4px); left: -16px;
    background: #fff; min-width: 200px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    border-radius: 6px; padding: 10px 0;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(6px);
    transition: opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease, visibility .2s ease;
    z-index: 200;
}
.nav-menu .sub-menu::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: -8px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 12px;
}
.nav-menu li.menu-item-has-children:hover > .sub-menu,
.nav-menu li.menu-item-has-children:focus-within > .sub-menu {
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0);
}
.nav-menu .sub-menu li > a {
    padding: 9px 18px; display: block; font-size: .9rem;
}
.nav-menu .sub-menu li > a:hover { background: var(--gray-50); color: var(--accent); }
.header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.icon-btn {
    background: transparent; border: 0; color: var(--dark);
    font-size: 1rem; cursor: pointer; position: relative;
    padding: 6px;
}
.icon-btn:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* ----- Header search ----- */
.header-search { position: relative; }
.search-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] { color: var(--accent); }
.search-panel {
    position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 16px); right: 0;
    display: flex; width: 330px; max-width: 82vw;
    background: #fff; border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(15, 18, 23, .16);
    padding: 6px; z-index: 200;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(-8px);
    transition: opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease, visibility .2s ease;
}
.header-search.is-open .search-panel {
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0);
}
.search-field {
    flex: 1; min-width: 0; border: 0; outline: 0; background: transparent;
    padding: 11px 12px; font-family: inherit; font-size: .92rem;
    color: var(--dark-heading);
}
.search-submit {
    flex-shrink: 0; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
    background: var(--accent); color: #fff;
    padding: 0 18px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: .9rem;
    transition: background .2s ease;
}
.search-submit:hover { background: var(--accent-dark); }

.mobile-toggle {
    display: none; background: transparent; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
    flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: 6px;
}
.mobile-toggle span {
    display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--dark);
}

/* =====================================================
   HERO
   ===================================================== */
.hero { background: var(--light); padding: 90px 0 100px; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr; align-items: center; gap: 60px; }
.hero-content h1 { font-weight: 800; }
.hero-content p { max-width: 460px; font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* CTA reassurance microcopy — friction reducer shown under hero CTAs */
.cta-reassurance {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 22px;
    margin: 22px 0 0; padding: 0;
    font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--muted);
}
.cta-reassurance span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.cta-reassurance i { color: var(--accent); margin-right: 7px; font-size: .9em; }
.hero-media { position: relative; min-height: 480px; }
.hero-media .deco-square--lg {
    top: 0; right: -10px;
}
.hero-media .deco-square--sm {
    bottom: 30px; left: -10px;
}
.hero-image {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    max-width: 460px; margin-left: auto;
}
.hero-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* =====================================================
   TRUSTED BY
   ===================================================== */
.trusted { padding: 50px 0; background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
.trusted-label {
    text-align: center; color: var(--dark);
    font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.trusted-label strong { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; }
.trusted-logos {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    gap: 30px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.brand-logo {
    font-weight: 700; color: var(--gray-400); font-size: 1.4rem;
    letter-spacing: .04em; opacity: .85;
    filter: grayscale(1);
}
.brand-script { font-family: 'Brush Script MT', cursive; font-style: italic; font-size: 2rem; }
.brand-rogo { letter-spacing: .25em; font-weight: 800; }
.brand-min { letter-spacing: .35em; font-size: 1rem; }

/* =====================================================
   SERVICES
   ===================================================== */
.services { background: var(--gray-50); }
.services-head {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px;
    align-items: end; margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.services-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 30px;
    align-items: stretch;
}
.services-media {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 3/4;
}
.services-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.play-btn {
    position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    background: var(--accent); color: #fff;
    width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 0; font-size: 1.2rem; cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(254, 91, 42, .25);
    transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.play-btn:hover { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08); }
.services-cards {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px;
}
.service-card {
    background: #fff; padding: 32px 26px; border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.service-num {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--dark); color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.service-card p { font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.card-link {
    color: var(--dark); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--dark);
    padding-bottom: 2px;
}
.card-link:hover { color: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); }

.service-card--dark { background: var(--dark); }
.service-card--dark h3 { color: #fff; }
.service-card--dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.service-card--dark .service-num { background: #fff; color: var(--dark); }
.service-card--dark .card-link { color: #fff; border-color: #fff; }

.service-card--accent { background: var(--accent); }
.service-card--accent h3 { color: #fff; }
.service-card--accent p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.service-card--accent .service-num { background: #fff; color: var(--accent); }
.service-card--accent .card-link { color: #fff; border-color: #fff; }

/* =====================================================
   ANALYZER
   ===================================================== */
.analyzer { background: var(--dark); color: #fff; padding: 100px 0; }
.analyzer-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center;
}
.analyzer-media { position: relative; }
.analyzer-media img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/4; object-fit: cover; }
.analyzer-media .deco-square { top: -20px; left: -20px; }
.analyzer-content h2 { color: #fff; }
.analyzer-content h2 .brand { color: var(--accent); }
.analyzer-content h2 .brand span { color: #fff; }
.analyzer-content p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin-bottom: 28px; max-width: 460px; }
.analyzer-form { display: flex; background: #fff; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; max-width: 540px; }
.analyzer-form input {
    flex: 1; border: 0; padding: 16px 20px;
    font-family: inherit; font-size: .95rem; outline: 0;
}
.analyzer-form .btn { border-radius: 0; padding: 14px 24px; }

/* =====================================================
   TRAFFIC
   ===================================================== */
.traffic-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.traffic-content h2 .accent { color: var(--accent); }
.check-list { margin: 24px 0 30px; }
.check-list li {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    padding: 8px 0; font-weight: 500; color: var(--dark);
}
.check-list i { color: var(--accent); }
.traffic-media { position: relative; }
.traffic-media .deco-square--lg { top: -20px; right: -20px; }
.traffic-media img { position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 5/4; object-fit: cover; }

/* =====================================================
   STATS
   ===================================================== */
.stats { padding: 60px 0; background: #fff; }
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.stat-card {
    text-align: center; padding: 32px 18px;
    background: var(--gray-50); border-radius: 8px;
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.stat-icon {
    width: 70px; height: 70px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff; color: var(--accent);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(254,91,42,.15);
}
.stat-title { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; font-weight: 500; }
.stat-number { font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); margin: 8px 0 0; }
.stat-card--accent { background: var(--accent); }
.stat-card--accent .stat-title,
.stat-card--accent .stat-number { color: #fff; }
.stat-card--accent .stat-icon { background: #fff; color: var(--accent); }

/* =====================================================
   WHY SEO
   ===================================================== */
.why-seo { background: var(--dark); color: #fff; padding: 100px 0; }
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.why-media { position: relative; }
.why-media img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-fit: cover; }
.why-media .deco-square { bottom: -20px; left: -20px; }
.why-content h2 { color: #fff; }
.why-features {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px;
    margin: 30px 0;
}
.why-feature h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.why-feature p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: .9rem; margin: 0; }
.why-icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent); color: #fff;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* =====================================================
   PRICING
   ===================================================== */
.pricing { background: var(--gray-50); }
.pricing .section-title { text-align: left; }
.pricing-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
.price-card {
    background: #fff; padding: 38px 30px; border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: left; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
    position: relative; transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.price-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
.price-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
.price { font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--accent); margin: 4px 0 6px; }
.price .currency { font-size: 1.2rem; vertical-align: top; margin-right: 2px; }
.price .period { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; }
.price-desc { font-size: .85rem; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.price-features { margin-bottom: 26px; }
.price-features li {
    padding: 8px 0; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--dark);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--gray-200);
}
.price-features li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.price-features i { color: var(--accent); }
.price-card--featured { background: var(--dark); color: #fff; }
.price-card--featured h3,
.price-card--featured .price,
.price-card--featured .price-features li { color: #fff; }
.price-card--featured .price .currency { color: #fff; }
.price-card--featured .price-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.price-card--featured .price-features i { color: var(--accent); }
.price-card--featured .price-features li { border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.badge {
    position: absolute; top: -12px; right: 20px;
    background: var(--accent); color: #fff;
    font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em;
    padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 3px;
}

/* =====================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ===================================================== */
.testimonials { background: #fff; }
.testimonials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }

/* ----- Testimonials carousel ----- */
.testimonials-slider { position: relative; margin: 20px 0 0; }
.testimonial-slide { display: none; }
.testimonial-slide.is-active {
    display: block;
    animation: testimonialFadeIn .55s ease-out;
}
@keyframes testimonialFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--dark);
    font-style: italic; line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0 0 24px;
    max-width: 520px;
}
.testimonial-author {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
    margin: 0;
}
.testimonial-author img { width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
.testimonial-author h4 { margin: 0; font-size: 1rem; }
.testimonial-author span { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); }

.testimonial-controls {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: 28px; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.testimonial-dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.testimonial-dot {
    width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gray-200); border: 0; cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .25s ease, width .25s ease, border-radius .25s ease;
    padding: 0;
}
.testimonial-dot:hover { background: var(--gray-400); }
.testimonial-dot.is-active { background: var(--accent); width: 26px; border-radius: 6px; }

.testimonial-nav { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.testimonial-nav button {
    width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: transparent; color: var(--dark);
    border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
    cursor: pointer; transition: all .25s ease;
}
.testimonial-nav button:hover { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border-color: var(--accent); }

.testimonials-media { position: relative; }
.testimonials-media img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/5; object-fit: cover; }
.testimonials-media .deco-square { top: -20px; right: -20px; }

/* =====================================================
   CONTACT
   ===================================================== */
.contact { background: var(--dark); color: #fff; padding: 100px 0; }
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.contact-media img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/5; object-fit: cover; }
.contact-content h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.contact-form .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea {
    width: 100%; padding: 14px 18px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    color: #fff; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit; font-size: .95rem;
    outline: 0; transition: border-color .2s ease;
}
.contact-form input::placeholder,
.contact-form textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus { border-color: var(--accent); }
.contact-form textarea { resize: vertical; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.checkbox {
    display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start;
    font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
    margin-bottom: 24px; cursor: pointer;
}
.checkbox input { margin-top: 4px; accent-color: var(--accent); }

/* =====================================================
   BLOG
   ===================================================== */
.blog { background: #fff; }
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
.blog-card {
    background: #fff; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.blog-thumb { display: block; aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .3s ease; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-thumb img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.blog-body { padding: 22px 24px 28px; }
.blog-meta { color: var(--accent); font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; }
.blog-body h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 8px 0 0; line-height: 1.45; }
.blog-body h3 a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* =====================================================
   FORM SUBMIT STATUS BANNER
   ===================================================== */
.form-banner {
    padding: 18px 0;
    font-size: .98rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.form-banner .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.form-banner p { margin: 0; }
.form-banner--ok  { background: #e6f8ee; color: #146c43; border-bottom: 1px solid #b8eccb; }
.form-banner--err { background: #fdecec; color: #b42318; border-bottom: 1px solid #f7c2c2; }

/* =====================================================
   BLOG MARQUEE (home page continuous scroll)
   ===================================================== */
.blog--marquee .section-title { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.blog-marquee {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 8px 0 14px;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 80px, #000 calc(100% - 80px), transparent 100%);
            mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 80px, #000 calc(100% - 80px), transparent 100%);
}
.blog-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 28px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: blogMarquee 50s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}
.blog-marquee:hover .blog-marquee-track,
.blog-marquee:focus-within .blog-marquee-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}
.blog-marquee .blog-card {
    flex: 0 0 360px;
    max-width: 360px;
}
@keyframes blogMarquee {
    from { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
    to   { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .blog-marquee-track { animation: none; }
    .blog-marquee {
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    }
    .blog-marquee .blog-card { scroll-snap-align: start; }
}

/* =====================================================
   BLOG PAGINATION
   ===================================================== */
.blog-pagination {
    display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
    gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 56px;
}
.blog-pagination a,
.blog-pagination span {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    min-width: 44px; height: 44px; padding: 0 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--dark-heading); font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.blog-pagination a:hover {
    background: var(--gray-50); border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent);
}
.blog-pagination .current {
    background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border-color: var(--accent);
}
.blog-pagination .dots {
    border: 0; background: transparent; min-width: auto;
    padding: 0 4px; color: var(--muted);
}
.blog-pagination .prev,
.blog-pagination .next { font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* =====================================================
   FOOTER
   ===================================================== */
.site-footer { background: var(--dark-2); color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); padding: 80px 0 0; position: relative; }
.footer-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1.2fr 1.3fr; gap: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 50px;
}
/* The rankmatrix logo is single-colour orange — it reads well on the dark footer as-is */
.footer-about p { margin: 16px 0 22px; font-size: .92rem; }
.social-icons { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-icons a {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: #fff;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: background .2s ease;
}
.social-icons a:hover { background: var(--accent); }
.footer-title { color: #fff; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.footer-links li,
.footer-contact li { padding: 6px 0; font-size: .92rem; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer-contact li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; }
.footer-contact i { color: var(--accent); margin-top: 5px; }
.newsletter-form {
    display: flex; background: #fff; border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1; border: 0; padding: 12px 16px;
    font-family: inherit; font-size: .9rem; outline: 0;
}
.newsletter-form button {
    background: var(--accent); color: #fff;
    border: 0; padding: 0 18px; cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s ease;
}
.newsletter-form button:hover { background: var(--accent-dark); }
.newsletter-note { font-size: .82rem; }
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    padding: 22px 0; text-align: center;
}
.footer-bottom p { margin: 0; font-size: .85rem; }

.back-to-top {
    position: absolute; right: 30px; bottom: 30px;
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border: 0;
    cursor: pointer; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(254,91,42,.4);
    transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.back-to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* =====================================================
   SERVICE PAGE
   ===================================================== */

/* Section title centered variant */
.section-title--center { text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.section-title--center .eyebrow { padding-left: 0; }
.section-title--center .eyebrow::before { display: none; }
.section-lead--center { margin: 12px auto 0; }

/* Hero accent + trust badges */
.service-hero h1 .accent { color: var(--accent); }
.hero-trust {
    display: flex; gap: 36px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 36px; padding-top: 28px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.trust-item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.3;
}
.trust-item i { color: var(--accent); font-size: 1.6rem; }
.trust-item strong { color: var(--dark-heading); font-weight: 700; }

/* 2. Problem strip */
.problems { background: #fff; padding: 70px 0; }
.problems-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
.problem-card {
    background: var(--gray-50); padding: 32px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.problem-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.problem-icon {
    width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.problem-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.problem-card p { font-size: .92rem; margin: 0; }

/* 3. Pillars */
.pillars { background: var(--gray-50); }
.pillars-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px;
}
.pillar-card {
    background: #fff; padding: 32px 28px; border-radius: 8px;
    display: block; color: inherit;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
}
.pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border-bottom-color: var(--accent);
}
.pillar-icon {
    width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.pillar-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.pillar-card p { font-size: .92rem; margin: 0 0 16px; }
.pillar-link {
    color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}

/* 4. Process */
.process { background: #fff; }
.process-steps {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 24px;
    position: relative; counter-reset: step;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.process-step { list-style: none; }
.process-step::marker { content: none; }
.process-steps::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 28px; left: 8%; right: 8%;
    height: 2px; background: var(--gray-200); z-index: 0;
}
.process-step {
    position: relative; text-align: center; z-index: 1;
    padding: 0 8px;
}
.step-num {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent); color: #fff;
    font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px #fff, 0 0 0 9px var(--gray-200);
}
.process-step h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.process-step p { font-size: .88rem; margin: 0; }

/* 5. Why Us (reuses .why-seo styles but on its own background) */
.why-us { background: var(--dark); color: #fff; padding: 100px 0; }
.why-us .why-content h2 { color: #fff; }

/* 6. Results / Case studies */
.results { background: var(--gray-50); }
.results-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.case-card {
    background: #fff; padding: 32px 28px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.case-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.case-industry {
    display: inline-block; align-self: flex-start;
    background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent);
    font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em;
    padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 99px;
    margin-bottom: 16px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.case-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.35; }
.case-detail { font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.case-detail strong { color: var(--dark-heading); }
.case-stats {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 12px;
    margin-top: auto; padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--gray-200);
}
.case-stats li { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.stat-big { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.35rem; line-height: 1.1; }
.stat-label { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: .04em; }

/* 7. Social proof */
.social-proof { background: #fff; }
.ratings-bar {
    display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 28px 30px; margin-bottom: 50px;
    background: var(--gray-50); border-radius: 10px;
}
.rating { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: .9rem; }
.rating i { color: var(--accent); font-size: 1.2rem; }
.rating .stars { color: #ffb800; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: .9rem; }
.rating .rating-text { color: var(--dark-heading); }
.testimonials-cards {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.quote-card {
    background: var(--gray-50); padding: 30px 28px; border-radius: 10px;
    position: relative;
}
.quote-card::before {
    content: '\201C'; position: absolute; top: 8px; right: 22px;
    font-size: 4rem; color: var(--accent); opacity: .25;
    font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 1;
}
.quote-card p { color: var(--dark-heading); font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.quote-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 18px; }
.quote-author img { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
.quote-author h4 { margin: 0; font-size: .95rem; }
.quote-author span { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); }
.logos-label { text-align: center; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 24px; font-size: .9rem; }
.trusted-logos--proof { justify-content: center; gap: 50px; }

/* 8. Engagement / Pricing */
.engagement { background: var(--gray-50); }
.engagement .section-title { text-align: center; }
.model-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent);
    font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em;
    padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 99px;
    margin-bottom: 14px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.model-tag--light { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: #fff; }
.price-card .from {
    display: block;
    font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--muted);
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.price-card--featured .from { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.btn-outline {
    background: transparent; color: var(--dark-heading);
    border-color: var(--gray-200);
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border-color: var(--accent); }

/* 9. Audit CTA */
.audit-cta { background: var(--dark); color: #fff; padding: 100px 0; }
.audit-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.audit-copy h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.audit-copy p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin-bottom: 22px; max-width: 460px; }
.audit-bullets li {
    display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 8px 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-size: .95rem;
}
.audit-bullets i { color: var(--accent); margin-top: 4px; }
.audit-form {
    background: #fff; padding: 36px 32px;
    border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.audit-form h3 { color: var(--dark-heading); margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.audit-form input {
    width: 100%; padding: 14px 16px; margin-bottom: 14px;
    background: var(--gray-50); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
    border-radius: 6px; font-family: inherit; font-size: .95rem;
    color: var(--dark-heading); outline: 0;
    transition: border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.audit-form input:focus { background: #fff; border-color: var(--accent); }
.form-fineprint { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted); text-align: center; margin: 14px 0 0; }

/* 10. FAQ */
.faq { background: #fff; }
.faq-list { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item {
    background: var(--gray-50); border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 14px; padding: 0 24px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color .2s ease;
}
.faq-item[open] { background: #fff; border-color: var(--gray-100); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.04); }
.faq-item summary {
    list-style: none; cursor: pointer;
    padding: 20px 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark-heading);
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    gap: 20px; font-size: .98rem;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after {
    content: '\002B'; font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 400; line-height: 1;
    transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.faq-item[open] summary::after { content: '\2212'; }
.faq-body { padding: 0 0 22px; }
.faq-body p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }

/* =====================================================
   MEGA MENU + DROPDOWN COLUMNS
   ===================================================== */
.nav-menu .mega-menu {
    position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 4px); left: -16px;
    width: 760px; max-width: 90vw;
    background: #fff; border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
    padding: 28px; z-index: 200;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr .95fr; gap: 28px;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease, visibility .2s ease;
}
.nav-menu .has-mega { position: relative; }
.nav-menu .has-mega::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; height: 14px;
}
.nav-menu .has-mega:hover > .mega-menu,
.nav-menu .has-mega:focus-within > .mega-menu {
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0);
}
.mega-title {
    display: block; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.mega-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.mega-col ul li a {
    display: block; padding: 7px 10px; border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: .88rem; color: var(--text); font-weight: 500;
}
.mega-col ul li a:hover { background: var(--gray-50); color: var(--accent); }
.mega-col--feature {
    background: var(--dark); border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 24px 22px; color: #fff;
}
.mega-feature-eyebrow {
    font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em;
    color: var(--accent);
}
.mega-col--feature h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 8px 0 6px; }
.mega-col--feature p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: .85rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.mega-col--feature .btn { padding: 11px 18px; font-size: .85rem; }

.nav-menu .sub-menu--columns {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    min-width: 380px; gap: 0 8px;
}

/* =====================================================
   BREADCRUMB
   ===================================================== */
.breadcrumb { background: var(--light); padding: 20px 0 0; }
.breadcrumb ol {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-size: .82rem;
}
.breadcrumb li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: var(--muted); }
.breadcrumb li:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '\f105'; font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free'; font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--gray-400); font-size: .7rem;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--muted); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.breadcrumb li[aria-current] { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; }
/* Service-page hero now uses the standard .hero padding — no breadcrumb above */

/* =====================================================
   INTRO BLOCK
   ===================================================== */
.intro-block { background: #fff; padding: 80px 0; }
.intro-text { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8; margin: 0; }

/* =====================================================
   IN-CONTENT INTERNAL LINKS
   ===================================================== */
.intro-text a,
.faq-body a {
    color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(254, 87, 34, .35);
    transition: border-color .2s ease;
}
.intro-text a:hover,
.faq-body a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--accent); }
.check-list li a { color: var(--dark-heading); font-weight: 500; }
.check-list li a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.problem-card p a {
    color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(254, 87, 34, .35);
}
.problem-card p a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--accent); }
.why-feature h4 a { color: inherit; }
.why-feature h4 a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.related-section { border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }

/* =====================================================
   PILLAR GRID VARIANTS / STATIC CARDS
   ===================================================== */
.pillars-grid--four { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.pillars-grid--three { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.pillar-card--static { cursor: default; }
.pillar-card--static:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-bottom-color: var(--accent); }

/* 4-step process variant */
.process-steps--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.process-steps--4::before { left: 12%; right: 12%; }

/* =====================================================
   HUB GRID (locations / industries)
   ===================================================== */
.hub { background: var(--gray-50); }
.hub-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.hub-card {
    background: #fff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 30px 26px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.hub-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-bottom-color: var(--accent); }
.hub-icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.hub-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.hub-link { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; font-size: .88rem; }

/* =====================================================
   AREAS COVERED
   ===================================================== */
.areas { background: #fff; }
.areas-list {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px 30px;
    max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.areas-list li {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 16px; background: var(--gray-50);
    border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--dark-heading);
    font-size: .92rem;
}
.areas-list i { color: var(--accent); }

/* Contact detail cards */
.contact-detail p { font-size: .92rem; }

/* =====================================================
   SINGLE BLOG POST
   ===================================================== */
.post-hero { background: var(--light); padding: 60px 0 40px; }
.post-hero-inner { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.post-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); margin: 18px 0 22px; line-height: 1.25; }
.post-meta {
    display: inline-flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px 24px; color: var(--muted); font-size: .88rem;
    padding: 14px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    margin-top: 14px;
}
.post-meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.post-meta i { color: var(--accent); font-size: .9rem; }

.post-feature { background: var(--light); padding: 0 0 60px; }
.post-feature .container { max-width: 980px; }
.post-feature img { width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(15, 18, 23, .12); }

.post-body { background: #fff; padding: 70px 0 90px; }
.post-body .container { max-width: 760px; }

.entry-content { color: var(--text); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.85; }
.entry-content p { margin: 0 0 1.3em; color: var(--text); }
.entry-content h2 {
    margin: 2.2em 0 .8em; font-size: 1.6rem;
    padding-top: .3em; color: var(--dark-heading);
}
.entry-content h3 { margin: 1.8em 0 .6em; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--dark-heading); }
.entry-content h4 { margin: 1.6em 0 .5em; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--dark-heading); }
.entry-content ul, .entry-content ol { margin: 0 0 1.4em; padding-left: 1.5em; }
.entry-content ul li, .entry-content ol li { margin: 0 0 .55em; line-height: 1.75; }
.entry-content ul { list-style: disc; }
.entry-content ol { list-style: decimal; }
.entry-content strong { color: var(--dark-heading); font-weight: 700; }
.entry-content a {
    color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(254, 87, 34, .35);
    transition: border-color .2s ease;
}
.entry-content a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--accent); }
.entry-content blockquote {
    margin: 1.8em 0; padding: 18px 24px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
    background: var(--gray-50);
    font-style: italic; color: var(--dark-heading);
}
.entry-content code {
    background: var(--gray-100); padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 3px; font-size: .92em;
    font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, monospace;
}
.entry-content hr {
    border: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--gray-200);
    margin: 2.4em 0;
}
.entry-content img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 6px; margin: 1.5em 0; }
.entry-content figure {
    margin: 2.4em 0;
}
.entry-content figure.post-inline-image {
    margin: 2.6em -20px;
    padding: 0;
}
.entry-content figure.post-inline-image img {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(15, 18, 23, .12);
    display: block;
}
.entry-content figure.post-inline-image figcaption {
    margin: 14px 4px 0;
    font-size: .9rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--gray-500, #5b6473);
    text-align: center;
    font-style: italic;
}
.entry-content table {
    width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1.5em 0;
    font-size: .95rem;
}
.entry-content table th,
.entry-content table td {
    padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    text-align: left;
}
.entry-content table th { background: var(--gray-50); font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark-heading); }

.related-posts { background: var(--gray-50); }

/* =====================================================
   SEARCH RESULTS PAGE
   ===================================================== */
.search-hero { background: var(--light); padding: 60px 0 54px; }
.search-hero h1 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.search-hero p { margin: 0; }
.search-page-form {
    display: flex; gap: 10px; max-width: 540px; margin-top: 22px;
}
.search-page-form input {
    flex: 1; min-width: 0;
    padding: 14px 18px; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: 6px; font-family: inherit; font-size: .95rem;
    color: var(--dark-heading); outline: 0;
    transition: border-color .2s ease;
}
.search-page-form input:focus { border-color: var(--accent); }
.search-count {
    color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0 0 26px;
}
.hub-card p { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 14px; }
.search-empty { text-align: center; padding: 30px 0 10px; }
.search-empty h2 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.search-empty p { max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto 24px; }

/* =====================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ===================================================== */

/* ---------- Universal mobile-safety rules ---------- */
html, body { overflow-x: hidden; }
img, video, iframe { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
.entry-content { overflow-wrap: break-word; word-wrap: break-word; }
.entry-content table { display: block; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
input, textarea, select { font-size: 16px; } /* prevents iOS auto-zoom on focus */

/* ---------- Tablet (≤ 1024px) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    section { padding: 70px 0; }
    .container { padding: 0 22px; }

    .hero { padding: 70px 0 80px; }
    .hero-inner,
    .analyzer-grid,
    .traffic-grid,
    .why-grid,
    .testimonials-grid,
    .contact-grid,
    .services-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .services-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .pricing-grid,
    .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .blog-marquee .blog-card { flex: 0 0 280px; max-width: 280px; }
    .blog-marquee-track { gap: 18px; animation-duration: 38s; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .hero-media { min-height: auto; }

    /* Service page */
    .problems-grid,
    .pillars-grid,
    .results-grid,
    .testimonials-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .process-steps,
    .process-steps--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); row-gap: 40px; }
    .process-steps::before { display: none; }
    .audit-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero-trust { gap: 24px; }
    .pillars-grid--four,
    .pillars-grid--three { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .hub-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .areas-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .nav-menu .mega-menu { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; width: 560px; }
    .mega-col--feature { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

/* ---------- Mobile (≤ 768px) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    section { padding: 56px 0; }
    .container { padding: 0 18px; }

    /* Header */
    .site-header { padding: 16px 0; }
    .header-inner { gap: 12px; justify-content: space-between; }
    .primary-nav, .header-actions .btn { display: none; }
    .mobile-toggle { display: flex; }
    .logo-text { font-size: 1.35rem; }
    .logo-mark { height: 26px; }
    .logo { gap: 9px; }

    /* Mobile menu drawer */
    .primary-nav.is-open {
        display: block; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
        background: #fff; padding: 16px 20px 24px;
        box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
        max-height: calc(100vh - 70px); overflow-y: auto;
        z-index: 150;
    }
    .primary-nav.is-open .nav-menu { flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
    .primary-nav.is-open .nav-menu li > a {
        padding: 11px 0; font-size: .95rem;
        min-height: 44px; box-sizing: border-box;
    }
    .primary-nav.is-open .sub-menu,
    .primary-nav.is-open .mega-menu {
        position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible;
        transform: none; box-shadow: none; padding: 4px 0 8px 14px;
        width: auto; max-width: none; display: block; background: transparent;
    }
    .primary-nav.is-open .sub-menu--columns { min-width: 0; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .primary-nav.is-open .mega-title { border: 0; padding-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 10px; }
    .primary-nav.is-open .mega-col--feature { background: transparent; padding: 10px 0; }
    .primary-nav.is-open .mega-col--feature h4,
    .primary-nav.is-open .mega-col--feature p { color: var(--dark-heading); }
    .primary-nav.is-open .mega-col--feature .btn { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: .9rem; }

    /* Search panel */
    .search-panel { width: 290px; max-width: 86vw; right: -6px; }

    /* Typography */
    h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
    h2 { font-size: 1.55rem; }
    h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .section-title h2,
    .section-title--center h2 { font-size: 1.55rem; line-height: 1.25; }

    /* Hero */
    .hero { padding: 50px 0 60px; }
    .hero-content h1 { font-size: 1.95rem; line-height: 1.18; }
    .hero-content p { font-size: .98rem; }
    .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 12px; }
    .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; min-height: 48px; }
    .hero-actions .btn-link { padding: 12px 0; }
    .cta-reassurance { gap: 6px 14px; font-size: .78rem; margin-top: 18px; }

    /* Hero deco squares — calmer on mobile */
    .deco-square--lg { width: 60px; height: 60px; }
    .deco-square--sm { display: none; }

    /* Hero trust badges */
    .hero-trust { gap: 16px; padding-top: 22px; margin-top: 28px; }
    .trust-item { font-size: .78rem; }
    .trust-item i { font-size: 1.3rem; }

    /* Grids → 1-col */
    .services-cards,
    .why-features,
    .stats-grid,
    .footer-grid,
    .contact-form .form-row,
    .problems-grid,
    .pillars-grid,
    .pillars-grid--four,
    .pillars-grid--three,
    .results-grid,
    .hub-grid,
    .areas-list,
    .testimonials-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .process-steps,
    .process-steps--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px 14px; }

    /* Cards */
    .service-card { padding: 26px 22px; }
    .service-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .price-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
    .price { font-size: 2rem; }
    .case-card { padding: 26px 22px; }
    .hub-card, .pillar-card { padding: 24px 22px; }
    .quote-card { padding: 24px 22px; }
    .stat-card { padding: 26px 16px; }
    .stat-number { font-size: 1.9rem; }
    .stat-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; font-size: 1.25rem; }
    .pillar-icon { width: 50px; height: 50px; font-size: 1.2rem; }

    /* Pricing card badge position adjustment */
    .price-card--featured .badge { right: 16px; }

    /* Buttons */
    .btn { min-height: 44px; padding: 13px 22px; }
    .btn-link { min-height: 44px; }

    /* Trusted logos */
    .trusted-logos { justify-content: center; gap: 18px 22px; }

    /* Section title centering on small */
    .section-title { margin-bottom: 36px; }
    .section-title--center { padding: 0 4px; }

    /* Services overview section */
    .services-media { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
    .play-btn { width: 56px; height: 56px; }

    /* Analyzer form (dark hero) */
    .ratings-bar { gap: 18px; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding: 22px; }
    .analyzer-form { flex-direction: column; padding: 6px; }
    .analyzer-form input { padding: 14px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
    .analyzer-form .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 14px; }

    /* Audit / contact form panels */
    .audit-form { padding: 28px 22px; }
    .contact-form input,
    .contact-form textarea,
    .audit-form input,
    .search-page-form input { padding: 14px 16px; }

    /* Search */
    .search-page-form { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
    .search-page-form .btn { justify-content: center; width: 100%; }

    /* Breadcrumb */
    .breadcrumb { padding: 16px 0 0; }
    .breadcrumb ol { font-size: .78rem; gap: 6px; }

    /* Testimonial nav */
    .testimonial-nav { gap: 10px; margin-top: 6px; }
    .testimonial-nav button { width: 40px; height: 40px; }

    /* Single blog post */
    .post-hero { padding: 40px 0 30px; }
    .post-hero h1 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
    .post-meta { gap: 6px 18px; font-size: .8rem; }
    .post-feature { padding: 0 0 36px; }
    .post-body { padding: 50px 0 60px; }
    .entry-content { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.75; }
    .entry-content h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin: 1.8em 0 .7em; }
    .entry-content h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .entry-content ul, .entry-content ol { padding-left: 1.3em; }

    /* Footer */
    .site-footer { padding: 56px 0 0; }
    .footer-grid { gap: 30px; padding-bottom: 36px; }
    .footer-about p { font-size: .9rem; }
    .footer-bottom { padding: 18px 0; font-size: .82rem; }
    .back-to-top { width: 40px; height: 40px; right: 18px; bottom: 18px; }
}

/* ---------- Small phone (≤ 540px) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 540px) {
    section { padding: 44px 0; }
    .container { padding: 0 16px; }

    h1 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
    h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
    .hero { padding: 36px 0 48px; }
    .hero-content h1 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
    .hero-content p { font-size: .95rem; }
    .section-title--center h2,
    .section-title h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
    .section-lead { font-size: .95rem; }
    .eyebrow { font-size: .72rem; }

    /* Hero trust badges stack */
    .hero-trust { gap: 12px 18px; padding-top: 18px; margin-top: 22px; }
    .trust-item { gap: 8px; }

    /* Process steps → 1-col */
    .process-steps,
    .process-steps--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    /* Stats stay 2-col on small phones for compactness */
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
    .stat-card { padding: 22px 12px; }
    .stat-icon { width: 50px; height: 50px; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .stat-number { font-size: 1.55rem; }
    .stat-title { font-size: .82rem; }

    /* Trusted logos compact */
    .trusted-logos { gap: 14px 18px; }
    .brand-logo { font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .brand-script { font-size: 1.5rem; }

    /* Pricing card */
    .price-card { padding: 26px 20px; }
    .price { font-size: 1.85rem; }
    .price-card--featured .badge { font-size: .65rem; padding: 5px 11px; }

    /* Forms */
    .checkbox { font-size: .78rem; }
    .audit-form { padding: 24px 18px; }

    /* Blog post body */
    .post-hero h1 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .post-body { padding: 36px 0 50px; }
    .entry-content { font-size: .98rem; }
    .entry-content table { font-size: .82rem; }
    .entry-content table th,
    .entry-content table td { padding: 9px 10px; }

    /* Pillar cards */
    .pillar-card { padding: 22px 20px; }

    /* CTA reassurance line */
    .cta-reassurance { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
}

/* ---------- Tiny phone (≤ 380px) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
    .container { padding: 0 14px; }

    /* Logo scales */
    .logo-text { font-size: 1.18rem; }
    .logo-mark { height: 22px; }
    .logo-mark i { width: 5px; gap: 3px; }
    .logo { gap: 7px; }

    .hero { padding: 30px 0 40px; }
    .hero-content h1 { font-size: 1.55rem; }
    h1 { font-size: 1.55rem; }
    h2 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
    .section-title--center h2,
    .section-title h2 { font-size: 1.3rem; }

    /* Hero trust stacks vertically */
    .hero-trust { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }

    /* Stats one column */
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    /* Search panel narrower */
    .search-panel { width: 240px; max-width: 90vw; }

    /* Tighter cards */
    .service-card,
    .price-card,
    .hub-card,
    .pillar-card { padding: 20px 16px; }

    /* Buttons full-bleed feel */
    .btn { padding: 12px 18px; font-size: .9rem; }

    /* Blog post hero */
    .post-hero h1 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
    .post-meta { gap: 4px 14px; font-size: .74rem; }
}