/*
Theme Name: Journey of Kiran
Theme URI: https://journeyofkiran.com
Author: Kiran Ghimire
Author URI: https://journeyofkiran.com
Description: A minimalist, AdSense-optimized WordPress theme designed for fast loading, mobile responsiveness, and maximum ad revenue potential. Features clean HTML5 structure, system fonts, and strategic ad placements.
Version: 1.1.0
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: journey-of-kiran
Tags: blog, two-columns, right-sidebar, custom-menu, featured-images, threaded-comments, translation-ready
*/

/* ===========================
   CSS Variables
   =========================== */
:root {
  --color-white: #ffffff;
  --color-text: #333333;
  --color-text-light: #666666;
  --color-link: #0066cc;
  --color-link-hover: #0052a3;
  --color-border: #e0e0e0;
  --color-background: #f9f9f9;
  --color-nav-active: #0066cc;
  --color-primary: #0066cc;
  --color-heading: #1a202c;
  --color-accent: #f59e0b;

  /* Clean sans-serif font stack - system fonts only */
  --font-system:
    -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", "San Francisco",
    "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;

  /* Optimized spacing for AdSense */
  --spacing-xs: 0.5rem;
  --spacing-sm: 1rem;
  --spacing-md: 1.5rem;
  --spacing-lg: 2rem;
  --spacing-xl: 2.5rem;
  --spacing-content-sidebar: 40px; /* Prevent accidental clicks */

  --container-max: 1200px;
  --grid-gap: 40px;

  /* Fluid Typography */
  --font-size-base: 1.125rem; /* 18px */
  --h1-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  --h2-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
  --h3-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 1.75rem);
}

/* ===========================
   Reset & Base Styles
   =========================== */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  font-size: 100%; /* 16px base */
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-system);
  font-size: 18px; /* Improved readability */
  line-height: 1.7; /* Better line spacing */
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: var(--color-link);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease; /* Faster, lighter transition */
}

a:hover,
a:focus {
  color: var(--color-link-hover);
}

/* ===========================
   Global Layout
   =========================== */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
  width: 100%;
}

/* ===========================
   Typography
   =========================== */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

h1 {
  font-size: var(--h1-size);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}
h2 {
  font-size: var(--h2-size);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}
h3 {
  font-size: var(--h3-size);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}
h4 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}
h5 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}
h6 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

/* ===========================
/* ===========================
   Header - Premium Refresh
   =========================== */
.site-header {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  padding: 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition:
    transform 0.3s ease,
    background-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  perspective: 1000px;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transform: translate3d(
    0,
    -32px,
    0
  ); /* Move UP by exactly the top-bar height */
}

.top-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #0a192f 0%, #112240 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  height: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.top-bar .header-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
}

.top-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
}

.top-social a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
  padding: 0 12px;
  height: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.top-social a:first-child {
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.top-social a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transform: none; /* Removed the lift to keep bar stable */
}

.top-contact {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.top-contact a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.top-contact a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white) !important;
}

.header-container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-md);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.site-branding {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  max-width: 250px;
}

.site-logo {
  height: auto;
  max-height: 50px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.site-logo:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Header Action Layout */
.header-nav-search {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* Search UI */
.header-search {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.search-toggle {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-text);
  outline: none;
}

.search-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-link);
}

.search-form-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 15px);
  right: 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-radius: 12px;
  min-width: 350px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  z-index: 1100;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.search-form-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.search-form-overlay .search-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.search-form-overlay .search-field {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border: 2px solid #f0f0f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
  width: 200px;
}

.search-form-overlay .search-field:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-link);
  outline: none;
}

.search-form-overlay .search-submit {
  background-color: var(--color-link);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background-color 0.3s;
}

.search-form-overlay .search-submit:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-link-hover);
}

/* ===========================
   Navigation - Enhanced with hover effects and active state
   =========================== */
/* ===========================
   Navigation - Mega Menu Implementation
   =========================== */
.main-navigation {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.main-navigation ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.main-navigation li {
  position: relative;
}

.main-navigation a {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.65rem;
  margin: 0;
  display: block;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.main-navigation a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 0.65rem;
  right: 0.65rem;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-link);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.main-navigation a:hover {
  color: var(--color-link);
}

.main-navigation a:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}

.main-navigation .current-menu-item > a {
  color: var(--color-link);
}

.main-navigation .current-menu-item > a::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Dropdown Base & Arrow Indicators */
.main-navigation .menu-item-has-children > a {
  padding-right: 1.35rem;
}

.main-navigation .menu-item-has-children > a::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 0.35rem;
  top: 50%;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-right: 2px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom: 2px solid currentColor;
  transform: translateY(-75%) rotate(45deg);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.main-navigation .menu-item-has-children:hover > a::before {
  transform: translateY(-25%) rotate(225deg);
}

.main-navigation li:hover > ul {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.main-navigation ul ul {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 230px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: var(--spacing-sm) 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  display: block;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-link);
}

.main-navigation ul ul .menu-item-has-children > a::before {
  right: 1rem;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-45deg);
}

.main-navigation ul ul li {
  width: 100%;
}

.main-navigation ul ul a {
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.main-navigation ul ul a:hover {
  background-color: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.05);
  color: var(--color-link);
}

.main-navigation.toggled > ul,
.main-navigation.toggled > div > ul {
  display: flex;
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1001;
  position: relative;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
}

.hamburger-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 5px auto;
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

/* Hamburger Animation */
.toggled .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.toggled .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.toggled .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ===========================
   Breadcrumbs
   =========================== */
.breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  padding: var(--spacing-sm) 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--color-link);
}

.breadcrumbs span {
  margin: 0 0.5rem;
}

/* ===========================
   AdSense Placements - Optimized for CLS Prevention
   =========================== */
.ad-container {
  margin: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
  text-align: center;
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  padding: var(--spacing-sm);
  border: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
  min-height: 90px; /* Fixed height to prevent layout shift */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  contain: layout; /* CSS containment for performance */
}

.ad-above-fold {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: var(--spacing-lg) auto;
  padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
}

.ad-above-fold .ad-container {
  min-height: 90px; /* Leaderboard 728x90 */
}

.ad-placeholder {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ===========================
   Main Container - CSS Grid Layout
   =========================== */
.site-content {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: var(--spacing-xl) auto;
  padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 40px 30%; /* 70% content, 40px gap, 30% sidebar */
  gap: 0;
}

.content-area {
  grid-column: 1;
}

.sidebar {
  grid-column: 3;
}

/* ===========================
   Posts
   =========================== */
.post {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.post:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.post-thumbnail {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.post-thumbnail img {
  width: 100%;
  /* Removed transform animation for performance */
}

.entry-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.entry-title {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.entry-title a {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.entry-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-link);
}

.entry-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.entry-meta > span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #475569;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.entry-meta a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Date - Blue */
.posted-on {
  border-left: 4px solid #3b82f6 !important;
}
.posted-on::before {
  content: "📅";
  margin-right: 8px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Author - Green */
.byline {
  border-left: 4px solid #10b981 !important;
}
.byline::before {
  content: "👤";
  margin-right: 8px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Category - Gold */
.cat-links {
  border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b !important;
}
.cat-links::before {
  content: "📂";
  margin-right: 8px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Hover States */
.entry-meta > span:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.posted-on:hover {
  color: #3b82f6;
}
.byline:hover {
  color: #10b981;
}
.cat-links:hover {
  color: #f59e0b;
}

.entry-content {
  font-size: 18px; /* Consistent with body */
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.entry-content p {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.entry-content ul,
.entry-content ol {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  padding-left: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.entry-content li {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.more-link {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-md);
  background-color: var(--color-link);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.more-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-link-hover);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ===========================
   Sidebar Widgets
   =========================== */
.widget {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.widget-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-link);
}

.widget ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.widget li {
  padding: var(--spacing-xs) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.widget li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* Recent Posts Widget Enhancements */
/* Recent Posts Widget Enhancements */
.recent-posts-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.recent-post-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.recent-post-item:hover {
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.recent-idx {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-border);
  line-height: 1;
  min-width: 30px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.recent-post-item:hover .recent-idx {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.recent-post-thumb {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background-color: var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.recent-post-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.recent-post-item:hover .recent-post-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.recent-post-info {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0; /* Fix flex overflow */
}

.recent-post-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-system);
}

.recent-post-title a {
  color: var(--color-heading);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.recent-post-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.recent-post-date {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  display: block;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.thumb-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f0f0 0%, #e0e0e0 100%);
}

/* AdSense widget containers with fixed heights */
.widget-ad {
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  padding: var(--spacing-sm);
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
  min-height: 250px; /* Medium Rectangle 300x250 */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  contain: layout;
}

/* ===========================
   Pagination
   =========================== */
.pagination {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.pagination ul {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.pagination li {
  margin: 0;
}

.pagination a,
.pagination li > span,
.pagination .current {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--color-text);
  min-width: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.pagination a:hover,
.pagination .current {
  background-color: var(--color-link);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-link);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* ===========================
/* ===========================
   Footer
   =========================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-nav-active); /* Deep brand dark */
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding: 5rem 0 0; /* Increased top padding */
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xxl);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-logo {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.footer-white-logo {
  max-width: 180px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
}

.footer-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-xxl);
}

.footer-column h4.footer-widget-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.footer-column h4.footer-widget-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-about {
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-column ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-column ul li {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.footer-column ul li a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transition:
    color 0.3s ease,
    padding-left 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-column ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-social-placeholders {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Site Bottom / Copyright Bar */
.site-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
  margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

.site-info {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.site-info .copyright a {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 600;
}

#footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

#footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

#footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-column h4.footer-widget-title::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .site-info {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   Categories Page
   =========================== */
.categories-page-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xxl);
  padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.05) 0%,
    rgba(0, 76, 153, 0.05) 100%
  );
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.categories-page-header .page-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.categories-page-header .page-description {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.category-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.category-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--color-accent) 0%,
    var(--color-link) 100%
  );
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.category-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-link);
}

.category-icon-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1) 0%,
    rgba(0, 76, 153, 0.05) 100%
  );
  padding: var(--spacing-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 120px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.category-icon-wrapper::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.category-icon {
  font-size: 4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.category-content {
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.category-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.category-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.category-title a {
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    var(--color-link) 0%,
    var(--color-link) 100%
  );
  background-size: 0 2px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: left bottom;
  transition:
    background-size 0.3s ease,
    color 0.3s ease;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.category-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-link);
  background-size: 100% 2px;
}

.category-count {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--color-accent) 0%,
    var(--color-link) 100%
  );
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.2);
  min-width: 45px;
  text-align: center;
}

.category-description {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.subcategories {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
  padding-top: var(--spacing-md);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.subcategories-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.subcategories-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.subcategories-list li {
  margin: 0;
}

.subcategories-list a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
  background: var(--color-background);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.subcategories-list a:hover {
  background: var(--color-link);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-link);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.2);
}

.subcat-count {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.subcategories-list a:hover .subcat-count {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.view-category-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--color-link) 0%,
    var(--color-link-hover) 100%
  );
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.2);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.view-category-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.3);
}

.btn-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.view-category-btn:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .categories-page-header .page-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

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

  .category-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   Tags Page
   =========================== */
.tags-page-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xxl);
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.05) 0%,
    rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.05) 100%
  );
  border-radius: 16px;
}

.tags-page-header .page-title {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.tags-page-header .page-description {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Controls */
.tags-controls {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.tags-search-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
}

#tag-search {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 3rem;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

#tag-search:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
}

.search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.25rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.tags-filter-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.filter-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: white;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

/* Grid */
.tags-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xxl);
}

.tag-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

/* Dynamic Sizing */
.tag-card.tag-small {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.tag-card.tag-medium {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.tag-card.tag-large {
  padding: 1rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to right bottom, #ffffff, #f9fafb);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.tag-card.tag-large .tag-name {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-heading);
}

/* Hover Effects */
.tag-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.15);
}

.tag-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.tag-hash {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 400;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.tag-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.tag-count-inline {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-left: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9em;
}

.tag-card:hover .tag-name {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.tag-card:hover .tag-count-inline {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* ===========================
   Portfolio Page
   =========================== */
.portfolio-main {
  padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.portfolio-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4rem;
}

/* Header */
.portfolio-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: 3rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.profile-image-wrapper {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 4px solid var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.profile-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.profile-intro {
  flex: 1;
}

.profile-name {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-heading);
}

.profile-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.profile-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.profile-meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* Sections */
.section-title {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  color: var(--color-heading);
}

/* Timeline (Education) */
.timeline {
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
  margin-left: 1rem;
  padding-left: 2rem;
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-marker {
  position: absolute;
  left: -2.6rem;
  top: 0.25rem;
  width: 1.25rem;
  height: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.timeline-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.timeline-place {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.timeline-role {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  padding: 0.1rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* Skills */
.skill-category h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.tags-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.skill-tag {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-heading);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.skill-tag:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* CTA */
.portfolio-cta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.btn {
  padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: white;
  color: var(--color-heading);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-heading);
  background: var(--color-heading);
  color: white;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .portfolio-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
  }

  .profile-meta {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .portfolio-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .btn {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   Related Posts
   =========================== */
.related-posts {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
  padding-top: var(--spacing-lg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.related-posts h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.related-posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.related-post-item h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xs);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.related-thumbnail {
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .related-posts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   Comments
   =========================== */
.comments-area {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
  padding-top: var(--spacing-xl);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}

.comment-list {
  list-style: none;
}

.comment {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.comment-author {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.comment-metadata {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

/* ===========================
   Responsive Design - Mobile First
   =========================== */

/* Tablet - Adjust grid slightly */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
  .site-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 30px 35%; /* 65% content, 30px gap, 35% sidebar */
  }

  h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
  h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Mobile - Stack to single column */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body {
    font-size: 16px; /* Slightly smaller on mobile */
  }

  .header-container {
    padding-top: var(--spacing-sm);
    padding-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  }

  .top-bar {
    display: none; /* Hide top bar on mobile for cleaner look */
  }

  .header-nav-search {
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
    order: 2;
  }

  .header-search {
    order: 1;
  }

  .main-navigation ul {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 80%;
    max-width: 300px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: -5px 0 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    z-index: 1000;
    padding-top: 80px;
    flex-direction: column;
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .main-navigation.toggled ul {
    right: 0;
  }

  .main-navigation li {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .main-navigation a {
    padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-lg);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 0;
    display: block;
  }

  /* Mobile Sub-menus */
  .main-navigation ul ul {
    position: static;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    padding: 0;
    display: none; /* Hidden by default on mobile */
    border-top: none;
  }

  .main-navigation li.toggled > ul {
    display: block;
  }

  .main-navigation ul ul a {
    padding-left: var(--spacing-xl);
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  /* Single column layout on mobile */
  .site-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .content-area,
  .sidebar {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .sidebar {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
  }

  /* Mobile ad sizes */
  .ad-above-fold .ad-container {
    min-height: 50px; /* Mobile banner 320x50 */
  }

  .widget-ad {
    min-height: 250px; /* Keep 300x250 for mobile */
  }
}

/* Small mobile */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  body {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  h1 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
  h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .site-header {
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) 0;
  }

  .site-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .site-content {
    margin: var(--spacing-lg) auto;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   Utility Classes
   =========================== */
.screen-reader-text {
  clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);
  position: absolute !important;
  height: 1px;
  width: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  word-wrap: normal !important;
}

.alignleft {
  float: left;
  margin-right: var(--spacing-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.alignright {
  float: right;
  margin-left: var(--spacing-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.aligncenter {
  display: block;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.clear::after {
  content: "";
  display: table;
  clear: both;
}

/* ===========================
   Homepage Styles
   =========================== */

.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  height: 80vh;
  min-height: 500px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-align: center;
  background-image: url("assets/images/hero-bg.jpg"); /* We will update the filename */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: calc(-1 * var(--spacing-md)); /* Compensate for header spacing */
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.7) 0%,
    rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.85) 100%
  );
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 800px;
  padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 4.5rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 3vw, 1.5rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Category Grid */
.home-categories {
  padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-background-alt);
}

.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.category-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.category-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: var(--spacing-xl);
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--color-link);
}

.category-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.category-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

/* Posts Grid */
.home-latest-posts {
  padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
}

.posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.posts-grid .post {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition:
    transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 0; /* Override default post margin */
  padding-bottom: 0; /* Override default post padding */
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); /* Keep consistent but will be part of the card */
}

.posts-grid .post:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.posts-grid .post-thumbnail {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.posts-grid .entry-header,
.posts-grid .entry-content {
  padding: 0 var(--spacing-lg);
}

.posts-grid .entry-header {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.posts-grid .entry-content {
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.posts-grid .more-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.archive-description {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 404 & Search No Results Styles */
.error-message {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.error-search {
  max-width: 500px;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.error-navigation {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.error-cats {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.error-cats li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .error-navigation {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.home-post-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.home-post-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.post-card-content {
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.post-card-cat a {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--color-link);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.post-card-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin: var(--spacing-xs) 0;
}

.view-all-box {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xxl);
}

/* About CTA */
.home-about-cta {
  padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
  background: var(--color-nav-active);
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-align: center;
}

.home-about-cta h2 {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.about-text {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .hero-section {
    height: auto;
    padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   Performance Optimizations
   =========================== */

/* Reduce repaints and reflows */
.post-thumbnail,
.widget,
.comment {
  will-change: auto; /* Don't pre-optimize */
}

/* Optimize font rendering */
body {
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-feature-settings: "kern" 1;
  font-feature-settings: "kern" 1;
  font-kerning: normal;
}

/* Optimize font rendering */
body {
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-feature-settings: "kern" 1;
  font-feature-settings: "kern" 1;
  font-kerning: normal;
}

/* ===========================
   Pages Directory Page
   =========================== */
.pages-directory-main {
  padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
}

.pages-directory-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.05) 0%,
    rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.05) 100%
  );
  border-radius: 16px;
}

.pages-directory-header .page-title {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.pages-directory-header .page-description {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.pages-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.page-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.page-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.page-icon-wrapper {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.page-card:hover .page-icon-wrapper {
  background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1);
}

.page-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.page-card-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.page-card-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-heading);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.page-card-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-5px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.page-card:hover .page-card-link {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .pages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   Utility: Full Width Layout
   =========================== */
.site-content.full-width {
  display: block;
  grid-template-columns: none;
}

/* ===========================
   Contact Page - Premium UI
   =========================== */
.contact-page-main {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at center,
    rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.03) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
}

.contact-header .page-title {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--color-heading) 0%,
    var(--color-primary) 100%
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}

.contact-header .page-description {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.contact-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5rem;
}

/* Info Cards with Glassmorphism */
.contact-info-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.info-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.info-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 50, 100, 0.08);
  border-color: transparent;
}

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

.info-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: inline-block;
  background: #f0f7ff;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  line-height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition:
    transform 0.4s ease,
    background 0.4s ease;
}

.info-card:hover .info-icon {
  transform: rotate(15deg) scale(1.1);
  background: #e6f0ff;
}

.info-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-heading);
}

.info-card p {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.info-link {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.info-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.info-card:hover .info-link::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.social-links-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.social-mini {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-mini:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Premium Form Styling */
.contact-form-wrapper {
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: 4rem;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); /* Sophisticated shadow */
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  position: relative;
}

.contact-form-wrapper::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: -1;
  top: 2rem;
  left: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  bottom: -1rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 24px;
  filter: blur(20px);
  opacity: 0.5;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--color-primary) 0%,
    var(--color-accent) 100%
  );
}

.form-title {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-heading);
}

.premium-contact-form .form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.premium-contact-form .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.premium-contact-form label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-heading);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.premium-contact-form input,
.premium-contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); /* Softer initial border */
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  background: #f9fbff; /* Very subtle blue tint */
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.premium-contact-form input:focus,
.premium-contact-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.premium-contact-form .submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.form-note {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-align: center;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-page-main {
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }
  .contact-header .page-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  .contact-info-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .premium-contact-form .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .contact-form-wrapper {
    padding: 2rem;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   Breadcrumbs
   =========================== */
.breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.breadcrumbs .sep {
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* ===========================
   Author Bio Box
   =========================== */
.author-bio {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  background: var(--color-background);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  align-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.author-image {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.author-image img,
.author-bio img.avatar {
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  width: 100px !important;
  height: 100px !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center !important;
  display: block;
}

.author-info h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-heading);
}

.author-description {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.author-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.author-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.author-social a {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.author-social a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.1);
}

.author-link {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .author-bio {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   Comments Area
   =========================== */
.comments-area {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xxl);
  padding-top: var(--spacing-xl);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.comments-title,
.comment-reply-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  color: var(--color-heading);
}

.comment-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.comment-body {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  background: var(--color-background);
  border-radius: 12px;
  position: relative;
}

.comment-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.vcard img {
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
}

.fn {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
}

.comment-metadata {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.comment-content {
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.reply {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.comment-reply-link {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.comment-form {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.comment-form p {
  margin: 0;
}

.comment-form label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.comment-form input[type="text"],
.comment-form input[type="email"],
.comment-form input[type="url"],
.comment-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  font-family: inherit;
}

.comment-form textarea {
  min-height: 150px;
}

.comment-form .submit {
  justify-self: start;
}