/* Blog listing — premium layout */

:root {
  --blog-orange: #e87722;
  --blog-orange-dark: #c05e0e;
  --blog-orange-light: #fff4eb;
  --blog-orange-glow: rgba(232, 119, 34, 0.22);
  --blog-text: #1a1a1a;
  --blog-muted: #6b6b6b;
  --blog-border: #e8e8e8;
  --blog-card-bg: #ffffff;
  --blog-page-bg: #faf8f6;
  --blog-radius: 16px;
}

/* Page background */
body.elementor-clear-template #main {
  background: var(--blog-page-bg);
}

body.elementor-clear-template #main .main-gradient {
  display: none;
}

.elementor-2303 {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--hb-content-max, 1200px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--hb-gutter, 24px);
}

.elementor-2303 .elementor-element-085b818 .e-con-inner {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

/* ── Hero ── */
.hb-blog-hero {
  position: relative;
  margin: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px) 0 clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px);
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 48px);
  border-radius: calc(var(--blog-radius) + 6px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d96a15 0%, #e87722 35%, #f59340 70%, #e87722 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 50px var(--blog-orange-glow),
    0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.hb-blog-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 90% 10%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 5% 95%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hb-blog-hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
  align-items: center;
}

.hb-blog-hero-inner {
  color: #fff;
}

.hb-blog-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hb-blog-hero h1 {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4.5vw, 2.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.6px;
  color: #fff;
}

.hb-blog-hero p {
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.93);
  max-width: 52ch;
}

.hb-blog-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 36px);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.hb-blog-stats div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.hb-blog-stats strong {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hb-blog-stats span {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.hb-blog-hero-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--blog-orange-dark) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.hb-blog-hero-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  color: var(--blog-orange-dark) !important;
}

/* Hero floating topic cards */
.hb-blog-hero-visual {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  position: relative;
}

.hb-float-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 16px;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.hb-float-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.hb-float-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hb-float-card strong {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hb-float-card span:last-child {
  font-size: 11px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.hb-float-2 { transform: translateY(12px); }
.hb-float-4 { transform: translateY(12px); }

.hb-float-2:hover,
.hb-float-4:hover { transform: translateY(8px); }

/* ── Toolbar: search + filters ── */
.hb-blog-toolbar {
  background: var(--blog-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--blog-border);
  border-radius: var(--blog-radius);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.hb-blog-toolbar-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hb-blog-search-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 220px;
  position: relative;
}

.hb-blog-search-wrap svg {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: var(--blog-muted);
  stroke-width: 2;
  fill: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hb-blog-search-wrap input {
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: 12px 16px 12px 42px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--blog-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--blog-text);
  background: #fafafa;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}

.hb-blog-search-wrap input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blog-orange);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(232, 119, 34, 0.12);
}

.hb-blog-count {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blog-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hb-blog-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.hb-filter {
  appearance: none;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--blog-border);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--blog-text);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.hb-filter:hover {
  border-color: #fddcb8;
  background: var(--blog-orange-light);
  color: var(--blog-orange-dark);
}

.hb-filter.active {
  background: var(--blog-orange);
  border-color: var(--blog-orange);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px var(--blog-orange-glow);
}

/* ── Grid section ── */
.elementor-2303 .elementor-element-0638455.elementor-section-stretched {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  left: auto !important;
  right: auto !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.elementor-2303 .elementor-element.elementor-element-0638455 {
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.elementor-2303 .elementor-element-0638455 > .elementor-container {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 0 clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px) !important;
}

.elementor-2303 .elementor-container.elementor-column-gap-no {
  padding-left: 0 !important;
  padding-right: 0 !important;
}

.elementor-2303 .elementor-element-ed3c02a,
.elementor-2303 .elementor-element-ed3c02a > .elementor-widget-wrap,
.elementor-2303 .elementor-element-765a4d3,
.elementor-2303 .elementor-element-765a4d3 > .elementor-widget-container,
.elementor-2303 .the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* Section heading */
.elementor-2303 .the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode::before {
  content: "Latest Articles";
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blog-text);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
}

.elementor-2303 .the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode::after {
  content: "Hand-picked guides to help you build smarter in Chennai.";
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--blog-muted);
  margin-bottom: clamp(24px, 4vw, 32px);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ── Grid ── */
.the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid,
.elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: clamp(24px, 3vw, 32px) !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode.resize-by-browser-width .dt-css-grid,
.no-cssgridlegacy.no-cssgrid .the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  flex-flow: unset !important;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell,
.elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell {
  display: block !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
  flex: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  float: none !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.wf-cell.hb-filtered-out,
.the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-filtered-out,
.elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-filtered-out,
.the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hidden.hb-filtered-out,
.elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hidden.hb-filtered-out {
  display: none !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  height: 0 !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.wf-cell.hb-card-animate {
  animation: hbCardIn 0.55s ease both;
  animation-delay: var(--hb-delay, 0ms);
}

@keyframes hbCardIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Featured first card */
.the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured,
.elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured > article,
.elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured > article {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured .post-entry-content,
.elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured .post-entry-content {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1;
  order: 1;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured .post-thumbnail-wrap,
.elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured .post-thumbnail-wrap {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1;
  order: 2;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  min-height: unset;
  position: relative;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured .post-thumbnail-wrap::before,
.elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured .post-thumbnail-wrap::before {
  content: "★ Featured";
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  z-index: 3;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a, #333);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured .post-thumbnail-wrap::after,
.elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured .post-thumbnail-wrap::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured .post-thumbnail img,
.elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured .post-thumbnail img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  min-height: unset;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured .post-entry-content,
.elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured .post-entry-content {
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px) !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, var(--blog-orange-light) 100%);
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured .ele-entry-title,
.elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured .ele-entry-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.8vw, 1.75rem) !important;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hidden,
.elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hidden {
  display: block !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode.mode-grid.classic-layout-list article,
.elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode.mode-grid.classic-layout-list article {
  padding-top: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
}

/* ── Cards ── */
.the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode.classic-layout-list article,
.elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode.classic-layout-list article {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  background: var(--blog-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--blog-border);
  border-radius: var(--blog-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: box-shadow 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode.classic-layout-list article:hover,
.elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode.classic-layout-list article:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 44px var(--blog-orange-glow);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #fddcb8;
}

/* Badges */
.the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode.classic-layout-list article::before,
.elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode.classic-layout-list article::before {
  content: "Guide";
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  z-index: 3;
  background: var(--blog-orange);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured article::before,
.elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured article::before {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

/* Thumbnail */
.the7_elements-765a4d3 .post-thumbnail-wrap,
.elementor-2303 .post-thumbnail-wrap {
  width: 100% !important;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  order: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3 .post-thumbnail,
.elementor-2303 .post-thumbnail,
.the7_elements-765a4d3 .post-thumbnail a,
.elementor-2303 .post-thumbnail a {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3 .post-thumbnail-wrap::after,
.elementor-2303 .post-thumbnail-wrap::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 0%, transparent 45%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode.classic-layout-list article:hover .post-thumbnail-wrap::after,
.elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode.classic-layout-list article:hover .post-thumbnail-wrap::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3 .post-thumbnail img,
.elementor-2303 .post-thumbnail img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode.classic-layout-list article:hover .post-thumbnail img,
.elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode.classic-layout-list article:hover .post-thumbnail img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3 .the7-hover-icon,
.elementor-2303 .the7-hover-icon {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Card body — reset theme overlap/absolute positioning */
.the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode article,
.elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode article {
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3 .post-thumbnail-wrap,
.elementor-2303 .post-thumbnail-wrap {
  order: 1 !important;
  flex: 0 0 auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  position: relative !important;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9 !important;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3 .post-entry-content,
.elementor-2303 .post-entry-content {
  order: 2 !important;
  flex: 1 1 auto !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  height: auto !important;
  position: relative !important;
  top: auto !important;
  left: auto !important;
  bottom: auto !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  padding: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 24px) !important;
  padding-top: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 24px) !important;
  background: var(--blog-card-bg) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
  z-index: auto !important;
  gap: 0 !important;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3 .post-entry-content::before,
.the7_elements-765a4d3 .post-entry-content::after,
.elementor-2303 .post-entry-content::before,
.elementor-2303 .post-entry-content::after {
  display: none !important;
  content: none !important;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3 .post-entry-content > *,
.elementor-2303 .post-entry-content > * {
  position: static !important;
  top: auto !important;
  left: auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  transform: none !important;
  float: none !important;
}

.hb-card-date {
  display: block !important;
  flex: 0 0 auto !important;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blog-orange);
  margin: 0 0 8px !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3 .ele-entry-title,
.elementor-2303 .ele-entry-title {
  flex: 0 0 auto !important;
  margin: 0 0 10px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.12rem) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
  color: var(--blog-text) !important;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3 .ele-entry-title a,
.elementor-2303 .ele-entry-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3 .ele-entry-title a:hover,
.elementor-2303 .ele-entry-title a:hover {
  color: var(--blog-orange);
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3 .entry-excerpt,
.elementor-2303 .entry-excerpt {
  flex: 1 1 auto !important;
  margin: 0 0 16px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--blog-muted);
  width: 100% !important;
  display: block !important;
  height: auto !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3 .entry-excerpt p,
.elementor-2303 .entry-excerpt p {
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3 .entry-excerpt.hb-no-excerpt,
.elementor-2303 .entry-excerpt.hb-no-excerpt {
  display: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3 .box-button,
.elementor-2303 .box-button {
  flex: 0 0 auto !important;
  margin-top: auto !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: transparent !important;
  color: var(--blog-orange) !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3 .box-button::after,
.elementor-2303 .box-button::after {
  content: "→";
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3 .box-button:hover,
.elementor-2303 .box-button:hover {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: var(--blog-orange-dark) !important;
  gap: 10px;
}

.the7_elements-765a4d3 .box-button:hover::after,
.elementor-2303 .box-button:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Bottom CTA */
.hb-blog-bottom-cta {
  margin-top: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px);
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 48px);
  border-radius: var(--blog-radius);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #2d2d2d 100%);
  border: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hb-blog-bottom-cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--blog-orange-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hb-blog-bottom-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hb-blog-bottom-inner h3 {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.5vw, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}

.hb-blog-bottom-inner p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  max-width: 48ch;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.hb-blog-bottom-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--blog-orange);
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 15px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px var(--blog-orange-glow);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.hb-blog-bottom-btn:hover {
  background: #f59340;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px var(--blog-orange-glow);
  color: #fff !important;
}

.elementor-2303 .paginator:empty {
  display: none;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hb-blog-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hb-blog-hero-visual {
    display: none;
  }

  .the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid,
  .elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  }

  .the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured > article,
  .elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured > article {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured .post-entry-content,
  .elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured .post-entry-content,
  .the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured .post-thumbnail-wrap,
  .elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured .post-thumbnail-wrap {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: auto;
  }

  .the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured .post-thumbnail-wrap,
  .elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured .post-thumbnail-wrap {
    order: 1;
  }

  .the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured .post-entry-content,
  .elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.hb-is-featured .post-entry-content {
    order: 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid,
  .elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode .dt-css-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .hb-blog-hero {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }

  .hb-blog-toolbar {
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .hb-blog-filters {
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .hb-filter {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 7px 12px;
  }

  .hb-blog-bottom-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hb-blog-bottom-btn,
  .hb-blog-hero-cta {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .wf-cell.hb-card-animate {
    animation: none;
  }

  .the7_elements-765a4d3.portfolio-shortcode.classic-layout-list article,
  .elementor-2303 .portfolio-shortcode.classic-layout-list article {
    transition: none;
  }
}