/* Blog Page (Resources) - Complete Styles */

/* ========== CSS VARIABLES & BASE ========== */
        :root {
            /* Core Colors */
            --navy: #0e0e44;
            --navy-dark: #0a0a30;
            --violet: #8167ea;
            --violet-light: #a78bfa;
            --violet-bright: #b794f6;
            --lavender: #d2c3ef;
            --white: #ffffff;
            --off-white: #faf9fc;
            --cream: #f8f7fc;
            --muted: #64748b;
            --light-muted: #94a3b8;
            --dark-text: #1a1a2e;
            
            /* Accent Colors */
            --accent-cyan: #49ccf9;
            --accent-purple: #8700ff;
            --accent-pink: #ff6b9d;
            --accent-orange: #f9a852;
            --accent-emerald: #10b981;
            --accent-gold: #d4a853;
            --accent-gold-light: #f5e6c8;
            
            /* Warm Tints */
            --warm-white: #fffbf7;
            --warm-cream: #fef7f0;
            --warm-blush: #fff5f5;
        }

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

        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
        }

        body {
            font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
            background: var(--white);
            color: var(--dark-text);
            line-height: 1.6;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        /* Subtle Texture Overlay */
        body::before {
            content: '';
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            opacity: 0.02;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 9999;
            background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
        }

/* ========== PAGE-SPECIFIC STYLES ========== */
        /* ==================== HERO SECTION ==================== */
        .blog-hero {
            padding: 160px 48px 80px;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--warm-white) 0%, var(--white) 100%);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .blog-hero::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -200px;
            right: -200px;
            width: 700px;
            height: 700px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(129, 103, 234, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
            animation: float 15s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .blog-hero::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -150px;
            left: -150px;
            width: 500px;
            height: 500px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
            animation: float 12s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
        }

        .hero-content {
            max-width: 1400px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .hero-label {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.15) 0%, rgba(129, 103, 234, 0.1) 100%);
            border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.3);
            padding: 10px 20px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            margin-bottom: 32px;
            animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease forwards;
        }

        .hero-label-icon {
            width: 20px;
            height: 20px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .hero-label-icon svg {
            width: 16px;
            height: 16px;
            stroke: var(--accent-gold);
            fill: none;
        }

        .hero-label span {
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 700;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #b8860b 100%);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
        }

        .hero-title {
            font-family: 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif;
            font-size: 72px;
            font-weight: 400;
            color: var(--navy);
            line-height: 1.1;
            letter-spacing: -2px;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            max-width: 900px;
            animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.1s forwards;
            opacity: 0;
        }

        .hero-title em {
            font-style: italic;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c5cfc 0%, #a855f7 50%, #ec4899 100%);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
        }

        .hero-subtitle {
            font-size: 20px;
            color: var(--muted);
            max-width: 600px;
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: 48px;
            animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.2s forwards;
            opacity: 0;
        }

        /* ==================== CATEGORY PILLS ==================== */
        .category-nav {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.3s forwards;
            opacity: 0;
        }

        .category-pill {
            padding: 12px 24px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            cursor: pointer;
            border: 1px solid rgba(14, 14, 68, 0.1);
            background: var(--white);
            color: var(--dark-text);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .category-pill::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), transparent);
            transition: left 0.5s ease;
        }

        .category-pill:hover::before {
            left: 100%;
        }

        .category-pill:hover {
            border-color: var(--violet);
            color: var(--violet);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(129, 103, 234, 0.15);
        }

        .category-pill.active {
            background: var(--navy);
            color: var(--white);
            border-color: var(--navy);
        }

        .category-pill.active:hover {
            background: var(--navy-dark);
            color: var(--white);
        }

        /* ==================== FEATURED ARTICLE ==================== */
        .featured-section {
            padding: 0 48px 100px;
            max-width: 1500px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .featured-card {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
            gap: 0;
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 32px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(14, 14, 68, 0.12);
            border: 1px solid rgba(14, 14, 68, 0.05);
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
            cursor: pointer;
            position: relative;
        }

        .featured-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold), var(--violet), var(--accent-pink));
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
        }

        .featured-card:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .featured-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: 0 60px 120px rgba(14, 14, 68, 0.18);
        }

        .featured-image-wrapper {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            min-height: 520px;
        }

        /* Premium Buyer Journey Illustration */
        .featured-illustration {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0f0a20 0%, #1a1040 40%, #0e0e44 100%);
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        /* Ambient Background Effects */
        .ambient-orb {
            position: absolute;
            border-radius: 50%;
            filter: blur(60px);
            opacity: 0.6;
        }

        .ambient-orb.orb-1 {
            width: 300px;
            height: 300px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(129, 103, 234, 0.5) 0%, transparent 70%);
            top: -50px;
            left: -50px;
            animation: orbFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .ambient-orb.orb-2 {
            width: 250px;
            height: 250px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.4) 0%, transparent 70%);
            bottom: -30px;
            right: -30px;
            animation: orbFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
        }

        .ambient-orb.orb-3 {
            width: 180px;
            height: 180px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
            top: 50%;
            right: 20%;
            animation: orbFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes orbFloat {
            0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
            33% { transform: translate(20px, -20px) scale(1.1); }
            66% { transform: translate(-10px, 15px) scale(0.95); }
        }

        /* Featured Badge */
        .featured-badge {
            position: absolute;
            top: 28px;
            left: 28px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.2) 0%, rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.1) 100%);
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            padding: 10px 18px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.3);
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .featured-badge-dot {
            width: 8px;
            height: 8px;
            background: var(--accent-gold);
            border-radius: 50%;
            animation: pulse 2s infinite;
            box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-gold);
        }

        .featured-badge span {
            font-size: 11px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--accent-gold);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
        }

        /* Buyer Journey Visualization */
        .buyer-journey-visual {
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            width: 400px;
            height: 400px;
        }

        /* Central Expert Hub */
        .expert-hub {
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            width: 100px;
            height: 100px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet) 0%, var(--accent-purple) 100%);
            border-radius: 28px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(129, 103, 234, 0.5), 0 0 100px rgba(129, 103, 234, 0.3);
            z-index: 5;
            animation: hubPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes hubPulse {
            0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(129, 103, 234, 0.5), 0 0 100px rgba(129, 103, 234, 0.3); }
            50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.05); box-shadow: 0 25px 80px rgba(129, 103, 234, 0.6), 0 0 120px rgba(129, 103, 234, 0.4); }
        }

        .expert-hub svg {
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            stroke: var(--white);
            stroke-width: 1.5;
        }

        /* Buyer Nodes */
        .buyer-node {
            position: absolute;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            z-index: 4;
        }

        .buyer-avatar {
            width: 64px;
            height: 64px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 100%);
            border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .buyer-avatar::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 100%);
        }

        .buyer-avatar svg {
            width: 28px;
            height: 28px;
            stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
            stroke-width: 1.5;
        }

        .buyer-label {
            font-size: 10px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        /* Buyer Positions */
        .buyer-node.buyer-1 { top: 5%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
        .buyer-node.buyer-2 { top: 25%; left: 8%; }
        .buyer-node.buyer-3 { top: 25%; right: 8%; }
        .buyer-node.buyer-4 { bottom: 25%; left: 8%; }
        .buyer-node.buyer-5 { bottom: 25%; right: 8%; }
        .buyer-node.buyer-6 { bottom: 5%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }

        /* Connection Lines SVG */
        .connection-lines {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .connection-line {
            stroke: url(#lineGradient);
            stroke-width: 2;
            fill: none;
            stroke-dasharray: 8, 4;
            animation: flowLine 3s linear infinite;
            opacity: 0.6;
        }

        @keyframes flowLine {
            from { stroke-dashoffset: 24; }
            to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
        }

        /* Conversation Bubbles */
        .conversation-bubble {
            position: absolute;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 12px 16px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            z-index: 6;
            animation: bubbleFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .conversation-bubble.bubble-1 {
            top: 15%;
            right: 15%;
            animation-delay: 0s;
        }

        .conversation-bubble.bubble-2 {
            bottom: 20%;
            left: 12%;
            animation-delay: 2s;
        }

        @keyframes bubbleFloat {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.8; }
            50% { transform: translateY(-10px); opacity: 1; }
        }

        .bubble-content {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .bubble-icon {
            width: 24px;
            height: 24px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .bubble-icon.trust {
            background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
        }

        .bubble-icon.trust svg {
            width: 14px;
            height: 14px;
            stroke: var(--accent-emerald);
        }

        .bubble-icon.deal {
            background: rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.3);
        }

        .bubble-icon.deal svg {
            width: 14px;
            height: 14px;
            stroke: var(--accent-gold);
        }

        .bubble-text {
            font-size: 11px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--white);
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        /* Trust Indicator */
        .trust-indicator {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 28px;
            right: 28px;
            background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 14px 20px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
            z-index: 10;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .trust-meter {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 4px;
        }

        .trust-meter-label {
            font-size: 10px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }

        .trust-meter-bar {
            width: 80px;
            height: 6px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border-radius: 3px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .trust-meter-fill {
            height: 100%;
            width: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-emerald), #34d399);
            border-radius: 3px;
            animation: fillMeter 2s ease forwards 1s;
        }

        @keyframes fillMeter {
            to { width: 85%; }
        }

        .trust-value {
            font-size: 24px;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--accent-emerald);
        }

        /* Featured Content */
        .featured-content {
            padding: 60px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .featured-meta {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 16px;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .featured-category {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.15) 0%, rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.08) 100%);
            color: var(--accent-gold);
            padding: 8px 16px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            font-size: 12px;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.2);
        }

        .featured-date {
            font-size: 14px;
            color: var(--muted);
        }

        .featured-title {
            font-family: 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif;
            font-size: 42px;
            font-weight: 400;
            color: var(--navy);
            line-height: 1.2;
            letter-spacing: -1px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .featured-card:hover .featured-title {
            color: var(--violet);
        }

        .featured-excerpt {
            font-size: 17px;
            color: var(--muted);
            line-height: 1.8;
            margin-bottom: 32px;
        }

        .featured-author {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 16px;
            padding-top: 24px;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(14, 14, 68, 0.06);
        }

        .author-avatar {
            width: 52px;
            height: 52px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet) 0%, var(--accent-purple) 100%);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--white);
            font-size: 16px;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }

        .author-info h4 {
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--navy);
            margin-bottom: 2px;
        }

        .author-info span {
            font-size: 13px;
            color: var(--muted);
        }

        .read-time {
            margin-left: auto;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            font-size: 14px;
            color: var(--muted);
        }

        .read-time svg {
            width: 18px;
            height: 18px;
            stroke: var(--muted);
        }

        /* ==================== ARTICLES GRID ==================== */
        .articles-section {
            padding: 80px 48px 120px;
            background: var(--cream);
            position: relative;
        }

        .articles-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 200px;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white) 0%, transparent 100%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .articles-container {
            max-width: 1400px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .section-header {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-end;
            justify-content: space-between;
            margin-bottom: 48px;
        }

        .section-header h2 {
            font-family: 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif;
            font-size: 42px;
            font-weight: 400;
            color: var(--navy);
            letter-spacing: -1px;
        }

        .section-header h2 span {
            color: var(--muted);
            font-size: 24px;
            margin-left: 12px;
        }

        .view-all-link {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--violet);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .view-all-link:hover {
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .view-all-link svg {
            width: 18px;
            height: 18px;
            stroke: currentColor;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .view-all-link:hover svg {
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        .articles-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 32px;
        }

        /* ==================== ENHANCED ARTICLE CARDS ==================== */
        .article-card {
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 24px;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 1px solid rgba(14, 14, 68, 0.05);
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            cursor: pointer;
            position: relative;
        }

        .article-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(14, 14, 68, 0.12);
        }

        .article-card-image {
            position: relative;
            height: 220px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .card-illustration {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
        }

        /* CARD 1: Deal Acceleration - Chart Going Up */
        .card-illustration.deal-accel {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0f1629 0%, #1a2744 100%);
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-end;
            justify-content: center;
            padding: 24px 30px 30px;
        }

        .deal-chart {
            width: 100%;
            height: 120px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .chart-bars {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-end;
            justify-content: space-around;
            height: 100%;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .chart-bar {
            width: 32px;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--violet) 0%, rgba(129, 103, 234, 0.3) 100%);
            border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
            position: relative;
            animation: barGrow 1.5s ease forwards;
            transform-origin: bottom;
        }

        .chart-bar:nth-child(1) { height: 35%; animation-delay: 0.1s; }
        .chart-bar:nth-child(2) { height: 50%; animation-delay: 0.2s; }
        .chart-bar:nth-child(3) { height: 45%; animation-delay: 0.3s; }
        .chart-bar:nth-child(4) { height: 70%; animation-delay: 0.4s; }
        .chart-bar:nth-child(5) { 
            height: 95%; 
            animation-delay: 0.5s;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.3) 100%);
        }

        @keyframes barGrow {
            from { transform: scaleY(0); }
            to { transform: scaleY(1); }
        }

        .chart-arrow {
            position: absolute;
            top: 8px;
            right: 16px;
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
        }

        .chart-arrow svg {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            stroke: var(--accent-emerald);
            stroke-width: 2;
            fill: none;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5));
        }

        .deal-metric {
            position: absolute;
            top: 16px;
            left: 16px;
            background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            padding: 6px 12px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
        }

        .deal-metric span {
            font-size: 16px;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--accent-emerald);
        }

        .deal-metric small {
            font-size: 9px;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
            display: block;
            margin-top: 1px;
        }

        /* CARD 2: Trust Building - Handshake & Shield */
        .card-illustration.trust-build {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1a2e1a 0%, #2d4a2d 100%);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .trust-visual {
            position: relative;
            width: 140px;
            height: 140px;
        }

        .trust-shield {
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            width: 100px;
            height: 120px;
        }

        .trust-shield svg {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            fill: none;
            stroke: var(--accent-emerald);
            stroke-width: 1.5;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4));
        }

        .trust-check {
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            background: var(--accent-emerald);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
            animation: checkPop 0.5s ease 0.8s forwards;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0);
        }

        @keyframes checkPop {
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
        }

        .trust-check svg {
            width: 28px;
            height: 28px;
            stroke: white;
            stroke-width: 3;
        }

        .trust-ring {
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            width: 140px;
            height: 140px;
            border: 2px dashed rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
            border-radius: 50%;
            animation: ringRotate 20s linear infinite;
        }

        @keyframes ringRotate {
            to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
        }

        /* CARD 3: Data Report - Pie Chart & Stats */
        .card-illustration.data-report {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1f1a2e 0%, #352d4a 100%);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            padding: 20px;
        }

        .data-visual {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .pie-chart {
            width: 90px;
            height: 90px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: conic-gradient(
                var(--violet) 0deg 216deg,
                var(--accent-pink) 216deg 288deg,
                var(--accent-cyan) 288deg 360deg
            );
            position: relative;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(129, 103, 234, 0.3);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .pie-chart::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            width: 45px;
            height: 45px;
            background: #2a2440;
            border-radius: 50%;
        }

        .pie-chart::after {
            content: '80%';
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--white);
        }

        .stat-list {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .stat-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .stat-dot {
            width: 10px;
            height: 10px;
            border-radius: 50%;
        }

        .stat-dot.violet { background: var(--violet); }
        .stat-dot.pink { background: var(--accent-pink); }
        .stat-dot.cyan { background: var(--accent-cyan); }

        .stat-text {
            font-size: 11px;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
        }

        .stat-value {
            font-size: 11px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--white);
            margin-left: auto;
        }

        /* CARD 4: Expert Matching - Connection Visual */
        .card-illustration.expert-match {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1a1a3e 0%, #2d2d5a 100%);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .match-visual {
            position: relative;
            width: 180px;
            height: 100px;
        }

        .match-person {
            position: absolute;
            width: 54px;
            height: 54px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .match-person.buyer-side {
            left: 0;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(73, 204, 249, 0.3) 0%, rgba(73, 204, 249, 0.1) 100%);
            border: 2px solid rgba(73, 204, 249, 0.5);
        }

        .match-person.expert-side {
            right: 0;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(129, 103, 234, 0.3) 0%, rgba(129, 103, 234, 0.1) 100%);
            border: 2px solid rgba(129, 103, 234, 0.5);
        }

        .match-person svg {
            width: 24px;
            height: 24px;
            stroke: var(--white);
            stroke-width: 1.5;
        }

        .match-connection {
            position: absolute;
            left: 54px;
            right: 54px;
            top: 50%;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-cyan), var(--violet));
            border-radius: 2px;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
        }

        .match-spark {
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            width: 36px;
            height: 36px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, var(--accent-orange) 100%);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.5);
            animation: sparkPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes sparkPulse {
            0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
            50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15); }
        }

        .match-spark svg {
            width: 20px;
            height: 20px;
            stroke: white;
            stroke-width: 2;
        }

        /* CARD 5: Expert Benefits - Stars & Growth */
        .card-illustration.expert-benefit {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, #2a1f3d 0%, #3d2d5a 100%);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .benefit-visual {
            position: relative;
            width: 160px;
            height: 160px;
        }

        .benefit-star {
            position: absolute;
            animation: starTwinkle 2s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .benefit-star svg {
            fill: var(--accent-gold);
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.6));
        }

        .benefit-star:nth-child(1) { top: 8%; left: 18%; animation-delay: 0s; }
        .benefit-star:nth-child(1) svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
        .benefit-star:nth-child(2) { top: 3%; right: 22%; animation-delay: 0.5s; }
        .benefit-star:nth-child(2) svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
        .benefit-star:nth-child(3) { top: 28%; right: 8%; animation-delay: 1s; }
        .benefit-star:nth-child(3) svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

        @keyframes starTwinkle {
            0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
            50% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.9); }
        }

        .benefit-trophy {
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            width: 70px;
            height: 70px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.2) 0%, rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.1) 100%);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            border: 2px solid rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.3);
        }

        .benefit-trophy svg {
            width: 34px;
            height: 34px;
            stroke: var(--accent-gold);
            stroke-width: 1.5;
        }

        .nps-badge {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 15px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            padding: 5px 10px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
        }

        .nps-badge span {
            font-size: 10px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--accent-emerald);
        }

        /* CARD 6: Playbook - Steps Visual */
        .card-illustration.playbook {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1a2833 0%, #2d4450 100%);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            padding: 20px;
        }

        .playbook-visual {
            width: 100%;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .playbook-step {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            padding: 8px 12px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            animation: stepSlide 0.5s ease forwards;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateX(-20px);
        }

        .playbook-step:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
        .playbook-step:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
        .playbook-step:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }

        @keyframes stepSlide {
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
        }

        .step-number {
            width: 24px;
            height: 24px;
            background: var(--violet);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 11px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--white);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .playbook-step:nth-child(2) .step-number { background: var(--accent-cyan); }
        .playbook-step:nth-child(3) .step-number { background: var(--accent-emerald); }

        .step-text {
            font-size: 10px;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .step-check {
            margin-left: auto;
            width: 16px;
            height: 16px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .step-check svg {
            width: 9px;
            height: 9px;
            stroke: var(--accent-emerald);
            stroke-width: 3;
        }

        .playbook-timer {
            margin-top: 6px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .playbook-timer span {
            font-size: 18px;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--accent-gold);
        }

        .playbook-timer small {
            font-size: 9px;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
            display: block;
        }

        /* Card Category Badge */
        .article-card-category {
            position: absolute;
            top: 16px;
            left: 16px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            padding: 6px 14px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            font-size: 11px;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            color: var(--violet);
            z-index: 3;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }

        .article-card-content {
            padding: 28px;
        }

        .article-card-title {
            font-family: 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif;
            font-size: 24px;
            font-weight: 400;
            color: var(--navy);
            line-height: 1.3;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .article-card:hover .article-card-title {
            color: var(--violet);
        }

        .article-card-excerpt {
            font-size: 15px;
            color: var(--muted);
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            display: -webkit-box;
            -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
            -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .article-card-meta {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            padding-top: 20px;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(14, 14, 68, 0.06);
        }

        .article-card-author {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .article-card-author .author-avatar {
            width: 36px;
            height: 36px;
            font-size: 12px;
        }

        .article-card-author span {
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--dark-text);
        }

        .article-card-read-time {
            font-size: 13px;
            color: var(--muted);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
        }

        .article-card-read-time svg {
            width: 14px;
            height: 14px;
            stroke: var(--muted);
        }

        /* ==================== NEWSLETTER SECTION ==================== */
        .newsletter-section {
            padding: 120px 48px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e0e44 0%, #1a1333 50%, #0e0e44 100%);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .newsletter-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -200px;
            left: -200px;
            width: 600px;
            height: 600px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(129, 103, 234, 0.3) 0%, transparent 60%);
            animation: float 10s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .newsletter-section::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -150px;
            right: -150px;
            width: 500px;
            height: 500px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.2) 0%, transparent 60%);
            animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
        }

        .newsletter-container {
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .newsletter-badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.2) 0%, rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.1) 100%);
            border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.3);
            padding: 10px 22px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            margin-bottom: 32px;
        }

        .newsletter-badge svg {
            width: 18px;
            height: 18px;
            stroke: var(--accent-gold);
        }

        .newsletter-badge span {
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--accent-gold);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
        }

        .newsletter-title {
            font-family: 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif;
            font-size: 52px;
            font-weight: 400;
            color: var(--white);
            line-height: 1.2;
            letter-spacing: -1px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .newsletter-title em {
            font-style: italic;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c5cfc 0%, #a855f7 50%, #ec4899 100%);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
        }

        .newsletter-subtitle {
            font-size: 18px;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        .newsletter-form {
            display: flex;
            gap: 16px;
            max-width: 520px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .newsletter-input {
            flex: 1;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 18px 24px;
            font-size: 16px;
            color: var(--white);
            font-family: inherit;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .newsletter-input::placeholder {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
        }

        .newsletter-input:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: var(--violet);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
        }

        .newsletter-btn {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b5cf6 0%, #a855f7 50%, #9333ea 100%);
            color: var(--white);
            border: none;
            padding: 18px 32px;
            border-radius: 16px;
            font-size: 16px;
            font-weight: 700;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            font-family: inherit;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.4);
        }

        .newsletter-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.5);
        }

        .newsletter-privacy {
            font-size: 13px;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
            margin-top: 20px;
        }

        .newsletter-privacy a {
            color: var(--violet-light);
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        /* Newsletter Success Message */
        .newsletter-success {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 10px;
            padding: 14px 20px;
            background: rgba(129, 103, 234, 0.15);
            border: 1px solid rgba(129, 103, 234, 0.3);
            border-radius: 12px;
            color: var(--white);
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 500;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .newsletter-success.show {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
            pointer-events: auto;
        }

        .newsletter-success svg {
            color: var(--violet);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* ==================== POPULAR POSTS SECTION ==================== */
        .popular-section {
            padding: 100px 48px;
            background: var(--white);
        }

        .popular-container {
            max-width: 1400px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .popular-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 60px;
        }

        .popular-list {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 0;
        }

        .popular-item {
            display: flex;
            gap: 24px;
            padding: 28px 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(14, 14, 68, 0.06);
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .popular-item:first-child {
            padding-top: 0;
        }

        .popular-item:hover {
            transform: translateX(8px);
        }

        .popular-number {
            font-family: 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif;
            font-size: 48px;
            font-weight: 400;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lavender) 0%, rgba(210, 195, 239, 0.5) 100%);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
            line-height: 1;
            min-width: 60px;
        }

        .popular-content h4 {
            font-family: 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif;
            font-size: 22px;
            font-weight: 400;
            color: var(--navy);
            line-height: 1.3;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .popular-item:hover .popular-content h4 {
            color: var(--violet);
        }

        .popular-meta {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            font-size: 14px;
            color: var(--muted);
        }

        .popular-meta span:first-child {
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--dark-text);
        }

        .popular-visual {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--cream) 0%, var(--warm-cream) 100%);
            border-radius: 28px;
            padding: 48px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 1px solid rgba(14, 14, 68, 0.05);
        }

        .popular-visual::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 250px;
            height: 250px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(129, 103, 234, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
            top: -80px;
            right: -80px;
        }

        .popular-visual::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 200px;
            height: 200px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 168, 83, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
            bottom: -60px;
            left: -60px;
        }

        .popular-visual-icon {
            width: 100px;
            height: 100px;
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 32px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 32px;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(14, 14, 68, 0.1);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .popular-visual-icon svg {
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            stroke: var(--violet);
            stroke-width: 1.5;
        }

        .popular-visual h3 {
            font-family: 'Instrument Serif', Georgia, serif;
            font-size: 32px;
            font-weight: 400;
            color: var(--navy);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .popular-visual p {
            font-size: 16px;
            color: var(--muted);
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: 28px;
            max-width: 300px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .popular-visual-btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            background: var(--navy);
            color: var(--white);
            padding: 16px 30px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .popular-visual-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(14, 14, 68, 0.3);
        }

        .popular-visual-btn svg {
            width: 18px;
            height: 18px;
            stroke: currentColor;
        }

        /* ==================== RESPONSIVE ==================== */
        @media (max-width: 1200px) {
            .articles-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }

            .popular-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .blog-hero {
                padding: 140px 24px 60px;
            }

            .hero-title {
                font-size: 48px;
            }

            .featured-section {
                padding: 0 24px 80px;
            }

            .featured-card {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .featured-image-wrapper {
                min-height: 350px;
            }

            .featured-content {
                padding: 40px;
            }

            .featured-title {
                font-size: 32px;
            }

            .articles-section {
                padding: 60px 24px 80px;
            }

            .newsletter-section {
                padding: 80px 24px;
            }

            .newsletter-title {
                font-size: 36px;
            }

            .newsletter-form {
                flex-direction: column;
            }

            .popular-section {
                padding: 60px 24px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .hero-title {
                font-size: 36px;
                letter-spacing: -1px;
            }

            .hero-subtitle {
                font-size: 17px;
            }

            .category-nav {
                gap: 8px;
            }

            .category-pill {
                padding: 10px 18px;
                font-size: 13px;
            }

            .articles-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .section-header {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: flex-start;
                gap: 16px;
            }

            .section-header h2 {
                font-size: 32px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .hero-title {
                font-size: 32px;
            }

            .featured-content {
                padding: 28px;
            }

            .featured-title {
                font-size: 26px;
            }

            .newsletter-title {
                font-size: 28px;
            }

            .popular-number {
                font-size: 36px;
                min-width: 45px;
            }

            .popular-content h4 {
                font-size: 18px;
            }
        }

        /* ==================== ANIMATIONS ==================== */
        @keyframes fadeInUp {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(30px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        @keyframes pulse {
            0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
            50% { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(1.3); }
        }

        @keyframes float {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
            50% { transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(3deg); }
        }

        /* Scroll reveal animation */
        .reveal {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(40px);
            transition: all 0.8s ease;
        }

        .reveal.active {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        /* ==================== ARTICLE CARD IMAGE STYLES ==================== */
        .article-card-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.4s ease;
        }

        .article-card:hover .article-card-image img {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        /* Default card illustration fallback */
        .card-illustration.card-default {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1a1a3e 0%, #2d2d5a 100%);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .default-icon {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            background: rgba(129, 103, 234, 0.2);
            border-radius: 24px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .default-icon svg {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            stroke: var(--violet-light);
            stroke-width: 1.5;
        }

        /* No posts message */
        .no-posts-message {
            grid-column: 1 / -1;
            text-align: center;
            padding: 80px 40px;
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 24px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(14, 14, 68, 0.05);
        }

        .no-posts-message p {
            font-size: 18px;
            color: var(--muted);
        }

        /* ==================== PAGINATION ==================== */
        /* Override nav.css fixed positioning for blog pagination */
        nav.pagination {
            position: static;
            top: auto;
            left: auto;
            right: auto;
            z-index: auto;
            padding: 0;
            background: transparent;
            box-shadow: none;
            margin-top: 60px;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .pagination-inner {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            background: var(--white);
            padding: 12px 20px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(14, 14, 68, 0.08);
            border: 1px solid rgba(14, 14, 68, 0.05);
        }

        .pagination-btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            padding: 10px 20px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--dark-text);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            background: transparent;
        }

        .pagination-btn:hover:not(.disabled) {
            background: var(--cream);
            color: var(--violet);
        }

        .pagination-btn.disabled {
            opacity: 0.4;
            cursor: not-allowed;
        }

        .pagination-btn svg {
            width: 18px;
            height: 18px;
            stroke: currentColor;
        }

        .pagination-numbers {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 4px;
        }

        .pagination-number {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--dark-text);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .pagination-number:hover:not(.active) {
            background: var(--cream);
            color: var(--violet);
        }

        .pagination-number.active {
            background: var(--navy);
            color: var(--white);
        }

        /* Pagination responsive */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .pagination-inner {
                flex-wrap: wrap;
                justify-content: center;
                border-radius: 20px;
                padding: 16px;
            }

            .pagination-btn {
                padding: 8px 16px;
                font-size: 13px;
            }

            .pagination-numbers {
                order: -1;
                width: 100%;
                justify-content: center;
                margin-bottom: 12px;
                padding-bottom: 12px;
                border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(14, 14, 68, 0.06);
            }

            .pagination-number {
                width: 36px;
                height: 36px;
                font-size: 13px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .pagination-inner {
                gap: 8px;
            }

            .pagination-btn span {
                display: none;
            }

            .pagination-btn {
                padding: 10px;
            }
        }

        /* Article card link styles */
        a.article-card {
            text-decoration: none;
            display: block;
        }

        /* Featured content as link */
        a.featured-content {
            text-decoration: none;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
        }