/* ==========================================================================
   GUEST POSTING SERVICES — page-specific design system
   Extends style.css tokens (colors, type, radius, shadow, spacing).
   Every new class is namespaced "gp-" so it can never collide with, or
   accidentally restyle, anything on the rest of the site.

   REFINEMENT PASS NOTES (v2):
   - Bumped supporting text sizes site-wide on this page for readability
   - Added a restrained blue accent for evaluation/diagram states, kept
     separately from the brand green so green stays reserved for CTAs
   - Hero visual upgraded from a plain flow list to a mini "evaluation"
     card with relevance/visibility/quality indicator chips
   - Publisher vetting panel now ends in an explicit "Publisher Approved"
     state so the section reads as a methodology, not a live tool
   - Case studies replaced with a single labeled illustrative campaign
     structure instead of empty placeholder cards
   - Added an article-preview mockup to reinforce "useful content first"
   ========================================================================== */

:root{
  --gp-blue: #4d6f8a;
  --gp-blue-soft: #e2e9ee;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   0. Shared page utilities
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gp-eyebrow-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px; }

.gp-lede{
  color:var(--text-muted);
  font-size:18px;
  line-height:1.72;
  max-width:640px;
}
.gp-lede.center{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:center; }
.gp-lede.on-ink{ color:var(--cream-text-muted); }
/* For longer paragraphs, centering forces short jagged lines and makes
   the block look taller than it needs to. Widen and left-align instead
   so it reads like a normal paragraph. */
.gp-lede.wide{ max-width:920px; text-align:center; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }

.gp-note{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:13px;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing:0.01em;
}
.gp-note.on-ink{ color:var(--cream-text-muted); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. HERO — split layout (copy left, evaluation-flow diagram right)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gp-hero{ padding-top:calc(var(--space-section) + 40px); padding-bottom:56px; }
.gp-hero-inner{
  max-width:var(--container);
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0;
  width:100%;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap:56px;
  align-items:center;
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}
.gp-hero-kicker{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:11.5px;
  letter-spacing:0.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent-dark);
  margin-bottom:18px;
  display:inline-block;
}
.gp-hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(34px,4.6vw,54px);
  margin-bottom:20px;
}
.gp-hero-sub{
  color:var(--text-muted);
  font-size:18px;
  line-height:1.65;
  max-width:520px;
  margin-bottom:32px;
}
.gp-hero-sub a,
.gp-lede a{
  color:var(--accent-dark);
  text-decoration:underline;
  text-underline-offset:3px;
  text-decoration-thickness:1px;
  transition:color 0.2s ease;
}
.gp-hero-sub a:hover,
.gp-lede a:hover{
  color:var(--accent-strong);
}
.gp-hero-buttons{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:36px; }
.gp-trust-strip{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:10px 26px;
}
.gp-trust-strip li{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  font-size:14.5px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--text-secondary);
}
.gp-trust-strip svg{ width:16px; height:16px; stroke:var(--accent-dark); fill:none; stroke-width:2; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; flex-shrink:0; }

/* The hero visual: a compact "publisher evaluation" card - not a stock
   photo. Shows the shape of the process (Publisher -> Evaluation ->
   Content -> Outreach -> Placement) via a mini publisher card with
   indicator chips, ending in an approved state. */
.gp-flow-card{
  background:var(--surface-white);
  border:1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-lg);
  padding:32px;
}
.gp-flow-card-label{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:11.5px;
  letter-spacing:0.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom:20px;
}
.gp-flow-steps{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0; }
.gp-flow-step{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:14px;
  padding:13px 4px;
  position:relative;
}
.gp-flow-step:not(:last-child)::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  left:19px; top:44px; bottom:-5px;
  width:1.5px;
  background:var(--border-light);
}
.gp-flow-dot{
  width:38px; height:38px;
  border-radius:12px;
  background:var(--accent-light);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  flex-shrink:0;
  position:relative; z-index:1;
}
.gp-flow-dot svg{ width:18px; height:18px; stroke:var(--accent-dark); fill:none; stroke-width:2; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; }
.gp-flow-step h4{ font-size:15.5px; font-weight:700; color:var(--text-primary); margin-bottom:3px; font-family:var(--font-display); }
.gp-flow-stage{
  display:block;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:10.5px;
  letter-spacing:0.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent-dark);
  margin-bottom:3px;
}
.gp-flow-step p{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--text-muted); line-height:1.6; }
.gp-flow-step.gp-flow-highlight .gp-flow-dot{ background:var(--accent); }

/* Indicator chips nested under the "Publisher" step, and the final
   approved banner - the sophistication upgrade over a plain checklist */
.gp-flow-indicators{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:6px; margin-top:8px; }
.gp-flow-indicator{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:5px;
  background:var(--gp-blue-soft);
  color:var(--gp-blue);
  font-size:12.5px;
  font-weight:600;
  padding:4px 10px 4px 8px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-pill);
}
.gp-flow-indicator svg{ width:11px; height:11px; stroke:var(--gp-blue); stroke-width:3; fill:none; }
.gp-flow-approved{
  margin-top:16px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  background:var(--accent-light);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  padding:12px 16px;
}
.gp-flow-approved svg{ width:18px; height:18px; stroke:var(--accent-dark); stroke-width:2.4; fill:none; flex-shrink:0; }
.gp-flow-approved span{ font-size:13.5px; font-weight:700; color:var(--accent-dark); font-family:var(--font-display); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. WHY WORK WITH ME — icon-led cards (replaces the old stat-number
   layout, which didn't suit the fuller sentence-length copy)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gp-why-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:20px;
}
.gp-why-card{
  background:var(--surface-white);
  border:1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  padding:30px 28px;
  text-align:left;
}
.gp-why-icon{
  width:44px; height:44px;
  border-radius:12px;
  background:var(--accent-light);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.gp-why-icon svg{ width:20px; height:20px; stroke:var(--accent-dark); fill:none; stroke-width:1.8; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; }
.gp-why-card h3{ font-size:17.5px; margin-bottom:8px; }
.gp-why-card p{ font-size:15px; line-height:1.65; color:var(--text-muted); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. EDITORIAL TWO-COLUMN (What is guest posting)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gp-editorial{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:56px;
  align-items:start;
}
.gp-editorial-copy p{ margin-bottom:18px; color:var(--text-secondary); font-size:17px; line-height:1.75; }
.gp-editorial-visual{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:20px; }
.gp-pullquote{
  background:var(--surface-cream);
  border-left:3px solid var(--accent-strong);
  border-radius:0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  padding:26px 28px;
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:21px;
  line-height:1.45;
  color:var(--text-primary);
  font-weight:600;
}

/* A small mockup of a genuine article paragraph with the backlink sitting
   naturally inside a relevant sentence - reinforces "useful content
   first" rather than "content built to host a link." */
.gp-article-preview{
  background:var(--surface-white);
  border:1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  padding:28px 30px;
}
.gp-article-preview-label{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:11px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:0.08em;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.gp-article-preview-title{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:10px; color:var(--text-primary); }
.gp-article-preview p{ font-size:15px; color:var(--text-muted); line-height:1.75; margin-bottom:0; }
.gp-article-preview mark{
  background:var(--accent-light);
  color:var(--accent-dark);
  padding:1px 4px;
  border-radius:4px;
  font-weight:600;
  text-decoration:underline;
  text-decoration-color:var(--accent-strong);
  text-underline-offset:2px;
}
.gp-article-preview-caption{ margin-top:14px; font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.55; color:var(--text-muted); font-style:italic; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. "DOES IT STILL WORK" callout card
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gp-verdict-card{
  background:var(--dark);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:40px;
  color:#fff;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;
  gap:28px;
  align-items:flex-start;
}
.gp-verdict-badge{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:15px;
  font-weight:800;
  background:var(--accent);
  color:var(--text-primary);
  border-radius:var(--radius-pill);
  padding:10px 20px;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.gp-verdict-card p{ color:var(--cream-text-muted); font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.75; margin-bottom:16px; }
.gp-verdict-card p a{
  color:var(--accent-light);
  text-decoration:underline;
  text-underline-offset:3px;
  text-decoration-thickness:1px;
}
.gp-verdict-card p a:hover{ color:var(--accent); }
.gp-verdict-card p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.gp-verdict-card strong{ color:#fff; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. QUALITY FRAMEWORK — six cards
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gp-quality-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:20px;
}
.gp-quality-card{
  background:var(--surface-white);
  border:1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  padding:30px 28px;
  transition:transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.gp-quality-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-lg); border-color:var(--accent-strong); }
.gp-quality-card:hover .gp-quality-icon{ background:var(--accent); }
.gp-quality-icon{
  width:44px; height:44px;
  border-radius:12px;
  background:var(--accent-light);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}
.gp-quality-icon svg{ width:20px; height:20px; stroke:var(--accent-dark); fill:none; stroke-width:1.8; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; }
.gp-quality-card h3{ font-size:17.5px; margin-bottom:8px; }
.gp-quality-card p{ font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.7; color:var(--text-muted); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. PUBLISHER VETTING — dashboard / checklist panel
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gp-vet-panel{
  background:var(--dark);
  border-radius:var(--radius-xl);
  padding:44px;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.gp-vet-panel::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(700px 400px at 100% 0%, rgba(200,223,135,0.1), transparent 55%),
             radial-gradient(600px 400px at 0% 100%, rgba(77,111,138,0.16), transparent 55%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.gp-vet-head{
  position:relative; z-index:1; margin-bottom:36px;
}
.gp-vet-head h3{ color:#fff; font-size:24px; margin-bottom:14px; }
.gp-vet-head p{ color:var(--cream-text-muted); font-size:18px; line-height:1.75; max-width:none; }
.gp-vet-grid{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
  gap:16px;
}
.gp-vet-item{
  display:flex;
  gap:14px;
  align-items:flex-start;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border:1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  padding:18px 20px;
}
.gp-vet-num{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:12px;
  color:var(--accent);
  background:rgba(200,223,135,0.14);
  border-radius:8px;
  width:26px; height:26px;
  flex-shrink:0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-weight:600;
}
.gp-vet-item h4{ color:#fff; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:4px; font-family:var(--font-display); }
.gp-vet-item p{ color:var(--cream-text-muted); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; }

/* Closing "Publisher Approved" state - makes clear this is a methodology
   being illustrated, not a live scoring tool */
.gp-vet-outcome{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  margin-top:24px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:16px;
  background:rgba(200,223,135,0.1);
  border:1px solid rgba(200,223,135,0.28);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  padding:18px 22px;
}
.gp-vet-outcome-icon{
  width:36px; height:36px;
  border-radius:10px;
  background:var(--accent);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.gp-vet-outcome-icon svg{ width:18px; height:18px; stroke:var(--text-primary); stroke-width:2.6; fill:none; }
.gp-vet-outcome strong{ color:#fff; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:15.5px; display:block; }
.gp-vet-outcome span{ color:var(--cream-text-muted); font-size:13.5px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. DA vs RELEVANCE — side-by-side comparison
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gp-compare-label{ text-align:center; margin-bottom:24px; }
.gp-compare{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:24px;
  align-items:stretch;
}
.gp-compare-card{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:34px 32px;
  border:1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.gp-compare-card.site-a{ background:var(--surface-cream-dark); }
.gp-compare-card.site-b{ background:var(--surface-white); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-lg); border-color:var(--accent-strong); }
.gp-compare-heading{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:17px; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:14px; }
.site-a .gp-compare-heading{ color:var(--text-secondary); }
.site-b .gp-compare-heading{ color:var(--text-primary); }
.gp-compare-tag{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:0.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:5px 12px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom:16px;
}
.site-a .gp-compare-tag{ background:rgba(10,10,10,0.06); color:var(--text-muted); }
.site-b .gp-compare-tag{ background:var(--accent); color:var(--text-primary); }
.gp-compare-da{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:32px; font-weight:800; margin-bottom:18px; }
.gp-compare-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:13px; }
.gp-compare-list li{ display:flex; gap:11px; align-items:flex-start; font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--text-secondary); }
.gp-compare-list svg{ width:16px; height:16px; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:2px; stroke-width:2; fill:none; }
.site-a .gp-compare-list svg{ stroke:#b3423a; }
.site-b .gp-compare-list svg{ stroke:var(--accent-dark); }
.gp-compare-caption{ text-align:center; color:var(--text-muted); font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.7; margin-top:24px; max-width:600px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. PROCESS — vertical timeline
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gp-timeline{ position:relative; max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; }
.gp-timeline::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  left:23px; top:8px; bottom:8px;
  width:1.5px;
  background:var(--border-dark);
}
.gp-timeline-step{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  gap:22px;
  padding-bottom:38px;
}
.gp-timeline-step:last-child{ padding-bottom:0; }
.gp-timeline-num{
  width:48px; height:48px;
  border-radius:14px;
  background:var(--dark-soft);
  border:1px solid var(--border-dark);
  color:var(--accent);
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:600;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  flex-shrink:0;
  position:relative; z-index:1;
}
.gp-timeline-body{ padding-top:8px; }
.gp-timeline-body h3{ color:#fff; font-size:17.5px; margin-bottom:6px; }
.gp-timeline-body p{ color:var(--cream-text-muted); font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; }
.gp-timeline-body p a{
  color:var(--accent-light);
  text-decoration:underline;
  text-underline-offset:3px;
  text-decoration-thickness:1px;
}
.gp-timeline-body p a:hover{ color:var(--accent); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. WHAT'S INCLUDED — service cards (reuses card-grid rhythm)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gp-include-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:16px; }
.gp-include-card{
  background:var(--surface-white);
  border:1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:26px 24px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  display:flex;
  gap:14px;
  align-items:flex-start;
}
.gp-include-check{
  width:26px; height:26px;
  border-radius:8px;
  background:var(--accent-light);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  flex-shrink:0;
  margin-top:2px;
}
.gp-include-check svg{ width:13px; height:13px; stroke:var(--accent-dark); stroke-width:3; fill:none; }
.gp-include-card h4{ font-size:15.5px; margin-bottom:5px; }
.gp-include-card p{ font-size:15px; line-height:1.65; color:var(--text-muted); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. PACKAGES — pricing cards without invented numbers
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gp-pricing-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
.gp-price-card{
  background:var(--surface-white);
  border:1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  padding:36px 32px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
}
.gp-price-card.featured{ border-color:var(--accent-strong); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-lg); position:relative; }
.gp-price-card .badge{
  position:absolute; top:-13px; left:28px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, #d9eaa8 0%, var(--accent) 55%, var(--accent-strong) 100%);
  color:var(--text-primary);
  font-size:11.5px; font-weight:700;
  padding:6px 14px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-pill);
}
.gp-price-card h3{ font-size:19px; margin-bottom:4px; }
.gp-price-card-sub{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--accent-dark); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em; margin-bottom:18px; }
.gp-price-card-for{ font-size:15px; line-height:1.65; color:var(--text-muted); margin-bottom:20px; }
.gp-price-features{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:11px; margin-bottom:24px; flex-grow:1; }
.gp-price-features li{ display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--text-secondary); }
.gp-price-features svg{ width:15px; height:15px; stroke:var(--accent-dark); stroke-width:2; fill:none; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:2px; }
.gp-pricing-note{ text-align:center; color:var(--text-muted); font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.7; margin-top:28px; max-width:600px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. INDUSTRIES — same card pattern as "What's Included" (icon left)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gp-industry-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:16px; }
.gp-industry-card{
  background:var(--surface-white);
  border:1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:26px 24px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  display:flex;
  gap:14px;
  align-items:flex-start;
  text-align:left;
}
.gp-industry-icon{
  width:26px; height:26px;
  margin:2px 0 0;
  border-radius:8px;
  background:var(--accent-light);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  flex-shrink:0;
  box-shadow:none;
}
.gp-industry-icon svg{ width:13px; height:13px; stroke:var(--accent-dark); fill:none; stroke-width:2; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; }
.gp-industry-card h4{ font-size:15.5px; font-weight:700; color:var(--text-primary); margin-bottom:5px; font-family:var(--font-display); }
.gp-industry-card p{ font-size:15px; line-height:1.65; color:var(--text-muted); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. WHAT I DON'T DO — contrast checklist
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gp-donts-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:14px; }
.gp-dont-item{
  display:flex;
  gap:14px;
  align-items:center;
  background:var(--dark-soft);
  border:1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  padding:18px 22px;
}
.gp-dont-icon{
  width:30px; height:30px;
  border-radius:9px;
  background:rgba(196,79,66,0.16);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.gp-dont-icon svg{ width:14px; height:14px; stroke:#e07a6d; stroke-width:2.4; fill:none; stroke-linecap:round; }
.gp-dont-item span{ color:#fff; font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.5; font-weight:500; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   12b. WHO THIS IS FOR — boxed panel, positive counterpart to
   "What I Don't Do", sits right after the strategy comparison
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gp-fitfor-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
  gap:14px;
  max-width:900px;
  margin:0 auto;
}
.gp-fitfor-item{
  display:flex;
  gap:14px;
  align-items:center;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border:1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  padding:18px 20px;
}
.gp-fitfor-icon{
  width:30px; height:30px;
  border-radius:9px;
  background:rgba(200,223,135,0.16);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.gp-fitfor-icon svg{ width:14px; height:14px; stroke:var(--accent); stroke-width:2.6; fill:none; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; }
.gp-fitfor-item span{ color:#fff; font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.5; font-weight:500; }

.gp-fitfor-caveat{
  max-width:760px;
  margin:32px auto 0;
  text-align:center;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border:1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  padding:20px 28px;
}
.gp-fitfor-caveat p{ color:var(--cream-text-muted); font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.65; margin:0; }
.gp-fitfor-caveat strong{ color:#fff; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. GUEST POSTING vs OTHER LINK BUILDING — dimension comparison cards
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gp-linkcompare-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px,1fr)); gap:18px; max-width:1080px; margin:0 auto; justify-content:center; }
.gp-linkcompare-card{
  background:var(--surface-white);
  border:1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:24px 20px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  min-width:0;
}
.gp-linkcompare-card.is-current{ border-color:var(--accent-strong); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-lg); background:var(--surface-cream); }
.gp-linkcompare-card h4{ font-size:15.5px; margin-bottom:14px; line-height:1.3; }
.gp-linkcompare-dl{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
.gp-linkcompare-dl dt{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:10.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:var(--text-muted); margin-bottom:2px; }
.gp-linkcompare-dl dd{ font-size:14px; color:var(--text-secondary); line-height:1.55; }
.gp-linkcompare-card a{ display:inline-block; margin-top:14px; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--accent-dark); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. WHEN IT MAY NOT BE RIGHT — icon list
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gp-notright-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:20px; max-width:720px; margin:0 auto; }
.gp-notright-item{ display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; }
.gp-notright-mark{
  width:30px; height:30px;
  border-radius:9px;
  background:var(--surface-cream);
  border:1px solid var(--border-light);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  flex-shrink:0;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:12px;
  color:var(--accent-dark);
  font-weight:600;
}
.gp-notright-item p{ font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.72; color:var(--text-secondary); }
.gp-notright-item strong{ color:var(--text-primary); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. EXAMPLE CAMPAIGN STRUCTURE — replaces empty case-study placeholders
   with a single, clearly labeled illustrative flow (not a real client)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gp-example-label{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:11px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:0.08em;
  color:var(--accent);
  background:rgba(200,223,135,0.12);
  border:1px solid rgba(200,223,135,0.28);
  padding:6px 14px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-pill);
  margin:0 auto 32px;
}
.gp-example-flow{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:nowrap;
  align-items:stretch;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:0;
}
.gp-example-node{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border:1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:20px 16px;
  flex:1 1 0;
  min-width:0;
  text-align:left;
}
.gp-example-node h4{ color:var(--accent); font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; margin-bottom:8px; }
.gp-example-node p{ color:#fff; font-size:14px; line-height:1.55; font-weight:600; }
.gp-example-arrow{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  width:26px; flex-shrink:0;
}
.gp-example-arrow svg{ width:18px; height:18px; stroke:var(--cream-text-muted); stroke-width:2; fill:none; }
.gp-case-note{ text-align:center; color:var(--cream-text-muted); font-size:15px; line-height:1.7; margin-top:32px; max-width:560px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. TESTIMONIAL PLACEHOLDER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gp-testimonial-placeholder{
  max-width:640px;
  margin:0 auto;
  text-align:center;
  background:var(--surface-cream);
  border:1px dashed var(--border-light);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:44px 32px;
}
.gp-testimonial-placeholder svg{ width:30px; height:30px; stroke:var(--accent-dark); fill:none; stroke-width:1.6; margin:0 auto 16px; display:block; }
.gp-testimonial-placeholder p{ color:var(--text-muted); font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:18px; }
.gp-testimonial-placeholder a{ font-weight:600; color:var(--accent-dark); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. TESTIMONIALS — real verified Fiverr reviews only
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gp-reviews-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:18px;
}
.gp-review-card{
  background:var(--surface-white);
  border:1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  padding:26px 24px 24px;
  min-width:0;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
}
.gp-review-top{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:8px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}
.gp-review-stars{ color:var(--accent-dark); font-size:15px; letter-spacing:2px; }
.gp-review-source{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:11px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:0.07em;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  background:var(--surface-cream);
  border:1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius:var(--radius-pill);
  padding:4px 11px;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.gp-review-text{
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom:22px;
  flex-grow:1;
}
.gp-review-buyer{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.gp-review-avatar{
  width:38px; height:38px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--accent-light);
  color:var(--accent-dark);
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:15px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.gp-review-name-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.gp-review-name{ font-size:14.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--text-primary); }
.gp-review-flag{ width:18px; height:13px; border-radius:2px; object-fit:cover; }
.gp-review-location{ font-size:13px; color:var(--text-muted); }
.gp-reviews-note{
  text-align:center;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.7;
  margin-top:28px;
  max-width:620px;
  margin-left:auto;
  margin-right:auto;
}
.gp-reviews-note a{ color:var(--accent-dark); font-weight:600; text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. FINAL CTA
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gp-final-cta{
  background:var(--dark);
  border-radius:var(--radius-xl);
  padding:56px 40px;
  text-align:center;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.gp-final-cta::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(900px 400px at 50% -10%, rgba(200,223,135,0.16), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.gp-final-cta > *{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.gp-final-cta h2{ color:#fff; }
.gp-final-cta p{ color:var(--cream-text-muted); max-width:580px; margin:0 auto 32px; font-size:17px; line-height:1.72; }
.gp-final-buttons{ display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. Section rhythm helpers (this page's own section backgrounds)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Boxed dark panel - same treatment as the global .faq section
   (contained, rounded, inset from the viewport edges) rather than a
   full-bleed black band. */
.gp-section-ink{
  background:var(--dark);
  border-radius:var(--radius-xl);
  margin:0 20px;
  color:#fff;
}
.gp-section-ink h2{ color:#fff; }
.gp-section-ink .gp-lede{ color:var(--cream-text-muted); }

/* Wider container for sections that need to sit on one line */
.section-inner.gp-wide{ max-width:1400px; }


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   18b. HOVER & FOCUS MOTION
   Subtle lift + accent reveal on interactive-feeling cards. Disabled
   entirely for visitors who prefer reduced motion.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gp-why-card,
.gp-include-card,
.gp-industry-card,
.gp-price-card,
.gp-linkcompare-card,
.gp-review-card,
.gp-compare-card,
.gp-article-preview{
  transition:transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),
             box-shadow 0.3s ease,
             border-color 0.3s ease,
             background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.gp-why-card:hover,
.gp-include-card:hover,
.gp-industry-card:hover,
.gp-linkcompare-card:hover,
.gp-review-card:hover,
.gp-article-preview:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-lg);
  border-color:var(--accent-strong);
}
.gp-why-card:hover .gp-why-icon{ background:var(--accent); }

.gp-price-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-lg);
  border-color:var(--accent-strong);
}

.gp-compare-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-lg); }

/* Icon tiles brighten to full brand green on card hover */
.gp-include-card:hover .gp-include-check,
.gp-industry-card:hover .gp-industry-icon{ background:var(--accent); }

/* Dark-panel items: lift the surface instead of the card */
.gp-vet-item,
.gp-dont-item,
.gp-example-node,
.gp-timeline-num{
  transition:background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
.gp-vet-item:hover,
.gp-example-node:hover{
  background:rgba(200,223,135,0.09);
  border-color:rgba(200,223,135,0.32);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
}
.gp-dont-item:hover{
  background:rgba(224,122,109,0.09);
  border-color:rgba(224,122,109,0.3);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.gp-timeline-step:hover .gp-timeline-num{
  background:var(--accent);
  border-color:var(--accent);
  color:var(--text-primary);
  transform:scale(1.06);
}

/* Flow card steps in the hero */
.gp-flow-step{ transition:transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1); }
.gp-flow-step:hover{ transform:translateX(3px); }
.gp-flow-dot{ transition:background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease; }
.gp-flow-step:hover .gp-flow-dot{ background:var(--accent); transform:scale(1.06); }

/* Keyboard focus mirrors hover so the effect isn't mouse-only */
.gp-linkcompare-card:focus-within,
.gp-price-card:focus-within,
.gp-review-card:focus-within{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-lg);
  border-color:var(--accent-strong);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .gp-why-card, .gp-include-card, .gp-industry-card, .gp-price-card,
  .gp-linkcompare-card, .gp-review-card, .gp-compare-card, .gp-article-preview,
  .gp-quality-card, .gp-vet-item, .gp-dont-item, .gp-example-node,
  .gp-flow-step, .gp-flow-dot, .gp-timeline-num{
    transition:none;
  }
  .gp-why-card:hover, .gp-include-card:hover, .gp-industry-card:hover,
  .gp-price-card:hover, .gp-linkcompare-card:hover, .gp-review-card:hover,
  .gp-compare-card:hover, .gp-article-preview:hover, .gp-quality-card:hover,
  .gp-vet-item:hover, .gp-dont-item:hover, .gp-example-node:hover,
  .gp-flow-step:hover, .gp-timeline-step:hover .gp-timeline-num{
    transform:none;
  }
}

/* Touch devices: no hover lift (prevents sticky hover states on tap) */
@media (hover: none){
  .gp-why-card:hover, .gp-include-card:hover, .gp-industry-card:hover,
  .gp-price-card:hover, .gp-linkcompare-card:hover, .gp-review-card:hover,
  .gp-compare-card:hover, .gp-article-preview:hover, .gp-quality-card:hover,
  .gp-vet-item:hover, .gp-dont-item:hover, .gp-example-node:hover,
  .gp-flow-step:hover{
    transform:none;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. RESPONSIVE — laptop (below 1280px the 6-across rows get too tight)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width:1279px){
  .gp-linkcompare-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px,1fr)); max-width:760px; gap:18px; }
  .gp-linkcompare-card{ padding:26px 24px; }
  .gp-linkcompare-dl dd{ font-size:15px; }
  .gp-example-flow{ flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; }
  .gp-example-node{ flex:0 1 calc(33.333% - 32px); padding:22px 20px; }
  .gp-example-node p{ font-size:15px; }
  .gp-reviews-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:20px; }
  .gp-review-card{ padding:30px 28px 26px; }
  .gp-review-text{ font-size:16px; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   19b. RESPONSIVE — tablet
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .gp-hero-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px; }
  .gp-why-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .gp-editorial{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; }
  .gp-quality-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .gp-vet-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .gp-compare{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .gp-include-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .gp-pricing-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; max-width:440px; margin:0 auto; }
  .gp-industry-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .gp-donts-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .gp-fitfor-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .gp-linkcompare-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); max-width:none; }
  .gp-verdict-card{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .gp-example-flow{ flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; }
  .gp-example-node{ width:100%; }
  .gp-example-arrow{ width:auto; height:28px; transform:rotate(90deg); margin:0 auto; }
  .gp-example-node{ flex:1 1 100%; }
  .gp-reviews-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. RESPONSIVE — mobile (covers 320-480px range)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width:640px){
  .gp-lede.wide{ text-align:center; max-width:none; }
  .gp-hero{ padding-top:calc(var(--space-section) + 20px); padding-bottom:32px; }
  .gp-hero-inner{ gap:32px; }
  .gp-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(28px,8vw,36px); }
  .gp-hero-sub{ font-size:16.5px; max-width:none; }
  .gp-hero-buttons .btn{ width:100%; }
  .gp-hero-buttons{ flex-direction:column; }
  .gp-flow-card{ padding:22px; }
  .gp-why-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .gp-why-card{ padding:24px 22px; }
  .gp-pullquote{ font-size:18px; padding:20px 20px; }
  .gp-article-preview{ padding:20px; }
  .gp-verdict-card{ padding:26px 22px; }
  .gp-quality-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .gp-vet-panel{ padding:26px 20px; }
  .gp-vet-head h3{ font-size:20px; }
  .gp-vet-head p{ font-size:16px; }
  .gp-vet-item{ padding:14px; }
  .gp-vet-outcome{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; text-align:left; }
  .gp-include-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .gp-industry-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:12px; }
  .gp-linkcompare-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .gp-timeline::before{ left:19px; }
  .gp-timeline-num{ width:40px; height:40px; font-size:12.5px; }
  .gp-section-ink{ margin:0 12px; border-radius:28px; }
  .gp-final-cta{ padding:40px 24px; }
  .gp-compare-card{ padding:26px 22px; }
  .gp-review-card{ padding:26px 22px 24px; }
  .gp-review-text{ font-size:15.5px; }
  .gp-quality-card{ padding:26px 22px; }
  .gp-price-card{ padding:30px 24px; }
  .gp-include-card{ padding:22px 20px; }
  .gp-linkcompare-card{ padding:24px 20px; }
  .gp-industry-card{ padding:22px 18px; }
  .gp-dont-item{ padding:16px 18px; }
  .gp-editorial-copy p{ font-size:16.5px; }
  .gp-lede{ font-size:17px; }
  .gp-notright-item p{ font-size:16px; }
  .gp-verdict-badge{ white-space:normal; }
  .gp-flow-indicators{ gap:5px; }
}

/* Extra-narrow phones (320-360px): protect against overflow and cramping */
@media (max-width:360px){
  .gp-flow-card{ padding:20px 18px; }
  .gp-flow-step{ gap:12px; }
  .gp-vet-panel{ padding:24px 16px; }
  .gp-vet-item{ padding:14px 14px; }
  .gp-example-node{ padding:18px 16px; }
  .gp-section-ink{ margin:0 8px; border-radius:24px; }
  .gp-why-card{ padding:20px 18px; }
  .gp-review-top{ flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .gp-compare-da{ font-size:28px; }
}

@media (max-width:480px){
  .gp-industry-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}