/* CSS Reset for Performance */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

:root {
    /* Color Scheme */
    --primary-color: #2563eb;
    --primary-dark: #1d4ed8;
    --secondary-color: #6b7280;
    --light-color: #f8fafc;
    --dark-color: #1f2937;
    --border-color: #e5e7eb;
    --accent-color: #10b981;
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-main: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    --font-body: 'Merriweather', serif;
    --font-meta: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    
    /* Spacing */
    --spacing-xs: 0.5rem;
    --spacing-sm: 1rem;
    --spacing-md: 1.5rem;
    --spacing-lg: 2.5rem;
    --spacing-xl: 4rem;
    
    /* Layout */
    --max-width: 1200px;
    --content-width: 800px;
    --sidebar-width: 320px;
}

/* Base Styles */
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--dark-color);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    font-size: 16px;
}

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

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-sm);
}

/* Updated Header with Search */
.site-header {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.header-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) 0;
}

.logo {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.logo span {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.logo i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Updated Navigation with Search */
.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.main-nav ul {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.main-nav a {
    color: var(--dark-color);
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.main-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.main-nav a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.main-nav a:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Search Bar */
.search-container {
    position: relative;
}

.search-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.search-box:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}

.search-box input {
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
    width: 180px;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--dark-color);
    outline: none;
}

.search-box input::placeholder {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.search-box button {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0;
}

.search-box button:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Search Results Dropdown */
.search-results {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    right: 0;
    width: 300px;
    background-color: white;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    display: none;
    z-index: 1001;
    max-height: 400px;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.search-results.active {
    display: block;
}

.search-result-item {
    padding: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.search-result-item:hover {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.search-result-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.search-result-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.search-result-category {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.no-results {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--dark-color);
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-right: 10px;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f9ff 0%, #e0f2fe 100%);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: var(--content-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-md);
}

/* UPDATED: Main Layout with 2-Column Posts */
.main-content {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    padding: var(--spacing-md) 0 var(--spacing-xl);
}

.blog-posts {
    flex: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); /* 2 columns on desktop */
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

/* Article Cards - Updated for 2-column layout */
.article-card {
    background-color: white;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%; /* Make cards equal height */
}

.article-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.article-image {
    height: 200px; /* Slightly smaller for 2-column layout */
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.article-content {
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    flex-grow: 1; /* Make content fill available space */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.article-meta i {
    margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.article-category {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-block;
}

.article-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem; /* Slightly smaller for 2-column */
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    line-height: 1.3;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-excerpt {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-top: auto; /* Push to bottom of card */
}

/* Sidebar */
.sidebar {
    width: var(--sidebar-width);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sidebar-widget {
    background-color: white;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.widget-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
}

.sidebar-ads {
    text-align: center;
    background-color: #f9fafb;
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    min-height: 280px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.ad-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ad-placeholder {
    width: 300px;
    height: 250px;
    background-color: #e5e7eb;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    color: #6b7280;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.ad-placeholder i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* In-Article Ad */
.in-article-ad {
    margin: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
    text-align: center;
    background-color: #f9fafb;
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    border-radius: 8px;
    grid-column: 1 / -1; /* Make ad span both columns */
}

/* Popular Posts */
.popular-post {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    padding-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.popular-post:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.popular-post img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 60px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.popular-post-content h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

/* Newsletter Widget */
.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.newsletter-form input {
    padding: 0.75rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
}

.newsletter-form button {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--dark-color);
    color: white;
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0 var(--spacing-md);
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.footer-widget h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    color: white;
}

.footer-widget ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-widget ul li a {
    color: #d1d5db;
}

.footer-widget ul li a:hover {
    color: white;
}

.copyright {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: var(--spacing-md);
    border-top: 1px solid #374151;
    color: #9ca3af;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Pagination */
.pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
    grid-column: 1 / -1; /* Make pagination span both columns */
}

.pagination a,
.pagination span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background-color: white;
    color: var(--dark-color);
    font-weight: 500;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.pagination .current,
.pagination a:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
}

/* Single Post Styles */
.article-hero {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f9ff 0%, #e0f2fe 100%);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.article-hero-content {
    max-width: var(--content-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid white;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* PREMIUM ARTICLE TYPOGRAPHY */
.article-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    color: var(--dark-color);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.article-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-lg);
    font-style: italic;
}

.author-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

.author-details h4 {
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.author-details p {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Article Body Styles */
.article-body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--dark-color);
}

.article-body h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: var(--spacing-xl) 0 var(--spacing-md);
    color: var(--dark-color);
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
}

.article-body h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: var(--spacing-lg) 0 var(--spacing-sm);
    color: var(--dark-color);
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1rem;
}

.article-body h2::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.5rem;
    bottom: 0.5rem;
    width: 4px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.article-body h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: var(--spacing-md) 0 var(--spacing-sm);
    color: var(--dark-color);
    letter-spacing: -0.1px;
}

.article-body p {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    text-align: justify;
    hyphens: auto;
}

.article-body p:first-of-type::first-letter {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    float: left;
    line-height: 0.8;
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Blockquote Styling */
.article-body blockquote {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-color);
    padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-lg);
    margin: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.article-body blockquote::before {
    content: '"';
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 5rem;
    color: var(--border-color);
    position: absolute;
    left: 1rem;
    top: -1rem;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

/* Table of Contents */
.toc {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    margin: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-color);
}

.toc-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    color: var(--dark-color);
}

.toc-list {
    list-style-type: none;
}

.toc-list li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    padding-left: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.toc-list a {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    display: block;
    padding: 0.3rem 0;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, padding-left 0.3s ease;
}

.toc-list a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

/* Article Footer */
.article-footer {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
    padding-top: var(--spacing-lg);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--border-color);
}

.tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.tag {
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    color: var(--dark-color);
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.tag:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
}

.article-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.share-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.share-button {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.share-button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.share-button.twitter { background-color: #1DA1F2; }
.share-button.facebook { background-color: #1877F2; }
.share-button.linkedin { background-color: #0077B5; }
.share-button.whatsapp { background-color: #25D366; }

/* Related Articles */
.related-articles {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    color: var(--dark-color);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.related-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.related-article {
    background-color: white;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.related-article:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.related-article img {
    height: 180px;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.related-article-content {
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
}

.related-article-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Author Page Styles */
.author-hero {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f9ff 0%, #e0f2fe 100%);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    text-align: center;
}

.author-hero-content {
    max-width: var(--content-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.author-avatar-large {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-md);
    border: 5px solid white;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.author-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.author-social {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

.social-link {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--dark-color);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.social-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Author Articles Grid */
.articles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.article-card-author {
    background-color: white;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.article-card-author:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.article-image-author {
    height: 180px;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.article-content-author {
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
}

.article-meta-author {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.article-category-author {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.article-title-author {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.article-excerpt-author {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.article-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.article-stats i {
    margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark-color);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
    padding: 0.75rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.submit-btn {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.submit-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* Achievement Badges */
.achievement-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

.badge {
    background-color: #fef3c7;
    color: #92400e;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.badge i {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.badge.seo { background-color: #dbeafe; color: #1e40af; }
.badge.performance { background-color: #dcfce7; color: #166534; }
.badge.writer { background-color: #f3e8ff; color: #6b21a8; }

/* Skills & Expertise */
.skills-section {
    background-color: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.skills-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.skill-category {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.skill-category:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.skill-category h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    color: var(--dark-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.skill-category h4 i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.skill-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.skill-tag {
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    color: var(--dark-color);
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

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

/* Lazy Loading for Images */
.lazy-image {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.lazy-image.loaded {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Performance Optimizations */
.lazy {
    background-color: #f3f4f6;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .main-content {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .sidebar {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .ad-placeholder {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .blog-posts {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Switch to 1 column on tablet */
    }
    
    .article-image {
        height: 250px; /* Back to original height on single column */
    }
    
    .article-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem; /* Back to original size on single column */
    }
    
    .articles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-container {
        position: fixed;
        top: 70px;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background-color: white;
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: var(--spacing-md);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        transform: translateY(-100%);
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        z-index: 999;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
    }
    
    .nav-container.active {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
    }
    
    .main-nav ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .search-container {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .search-box input {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .search-results {
        width: 100%;
        right: auto;
        left: 0;
    }
    
    .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .hero p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
    }
    
    .article-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .article-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .article-body {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .article-body h1 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .article-body h2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .article-body h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    
    .article-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    
    .related-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .author-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .author-stats {
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }
    
    .skills-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .articles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .header-container {
        padding: var(--spacing-xs) 0;
    }
    
    .hero {
        padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
    }
    
    .article-meta {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    
    .article-hero {
        padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
    }
    
    .article-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .article-body p:first-of-type::first-letter {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    
    .author-hero {
        padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
    }
    
    .author-avatar-large {
        width: 120px;
        height: 120px;
    }
    
    .author-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .author-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    }
}

/* Print Styles */
@media print {
    .site-header, .sidebar, .site-footer, .in-article-ad, .sidebar-ads, .share-buttons, .related-articles, .author-social, .contact-section {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .main-content {
        padding: 0;
    }
    
    .blog-posts {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    body {
        font-size: 12pt;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }
    
    .article-title {
        font-size: 24pt;
    }
}
/* Customizer responsive styles */
.footer-content[data-columns="1-column"] {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.footer-content[data-columns="2-columns"] {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.footer-content[data-columns="3-columns"] {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.footer-content[data-columns="4-columns"] {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

/* Sidebar position */
.sidebar[data-position="left"] {
    order: -1;
}

/* Footer social icons */
.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.footer-social .social-icon {
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-social .social-icon:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* List view for blog layout */
.blog-posts.list-view {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.blog-posts.list-view .article-card {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.blog-posts.list-view .article-image {
    width: 300px;
    height: auto;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .blog-posts.list-view .article-card {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .blog-posts.list-view .article-image {
        width: 100%;
        height: 200px;
    }
    
    .footer-content[data-columns] {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

/* Author box in single posts */
.author-box {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    background-color: white;
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.author-avatar img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.author-info h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.author-links {
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.author-links a {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* Comments styling */
.comments-area {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.comment-body {
    background-color: white;
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.comment-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.comment-avatar {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.comment-metadata {
    flex: 1;
}

.comment-author-name {
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.comment-time {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.comment-content {
    margin: var(--spacing-sm) 0;
}

.comment-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.comment-actions a {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.comment-awaiting-moderation {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.comment-navigation {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
}

.no-comments {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-style: italic;
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
}
.comment textarea{
    width:90%;
}

/* Boxed layout */
.boxed-layout .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background-color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.boxed-layout .site-header {
    background-color: transparent;
}

.boxed-layout .site-header .container {
    background-color: white;
}
/* Customizer Styles */
.hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Boxed Layout */
.boxed-layout {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.boxed-layout .container {
    background-color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    padding: 0;
}

.boxed-layout .site-header .container {
    background-color: transparent;
}

.boxed-layout .site-footer .container {
    background-color: transparent;
}

/* Blog Layout */
.blog-posts.blog-layout-list-view {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.blog-posts.blog-layout-list-view .article-card {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.blog-posts.blog-layout-list-view .article-image {
    width: 300px;
    height: 200px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-posts.blog-layout-list-view .article-content {
    padding-left: var(--spacing-md);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .blog-posts.blog-layout-list-view .article-card {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .blog-posts.blog-layout-list-view .article-image {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .blog-posts.blog-layout-list-view .article-content {
        padding-left: 0;
    }
}

/* Sidebar Position */
.sidebar-left .main-content {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .sidebar-left .main-content,
    .sidebar-right .main-content {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

/* Footer Layout */
.footer-layout-1-column .footer-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.footer-layout-2-columns .footer-content {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.footer-layout-3-columns .footer-content {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.footer-layout-4-columns .footer-content {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

/* Sticky Header */
.site-header[data-sticky="true"] {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
}

/* Footer Social */
.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.footer-social .social-icon {
    color: inherit;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-social .social-icon:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Lazy Loading */
.lazy {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.lazy.loaded {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Comments styling from earlier remains the same... */
/* ... Keep all your existing CSS from earlier ... */