/* ============================================
VPNStreamGuide.com - Main Stylesheet
Brand: Purple (#6C5CE7) + Cyan (#00D2FF)
Theme: Dark / Techy / Streaming
Font: Google Fonts "DM Sans"
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:root {
--primary: #6C5CE7;
--primary-dark: #5A4BD1;
--primary-light: rgba(108,92,231,0.15);
--accent: #00D2FF;
--accent-dark: #00B8E0;
--accent-light: rgba(0,210,255,0.12);
--bg: #0B0E17;
--bg-alt: #12162A;
--card-bg: #1A1F35;
--text: #E8E8F0;
--text-muted: #9094A6;
--border: #2A2F45;
--success: #00C851;
--success-dark: #00A843;
--danger: #FF4757;
--star: #FFD700;
--radius: 10px;
--shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
--shadow-md: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
--glow-purple: 0 0 20px rgba(108,92,231,0.25);
--glow-cyan: 0 0 20px rgba(0,210,255,0.2);
}
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
font-family: 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
color: var(--text);
line-height: 1.7;
background: var(--bg);
}
.container {
max-width: 900px;
margin: 0 auto;
padding: 0 32px;
}
a { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
a:hover { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--text); }
h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
p { margin-bottom: 14px; }
ul { margin-bottom: 14px; }
/* --- BUTTONS --- */
.btn {
display: inline-block;
padding: 15px 36px;
border-radius: 8px;
font-weight: 600;
font-size: 1.15rem;
text-decoration: none;
transition: all 0.25s;
cursor: pointer;
border: none;
}
.btn:hover { text-decoration: none; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-primary {
background: var(--accent);
color: #0B0E17;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: #fff; color: #0B0E17; box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan); }
.btn-purple {
background: var(--primary);
color: #fff;
}
.btn-purple:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); box-shadow: var(--glow-purple); }
.btn-outline {
background: transparent;
border: 2px solid var(--accent);
color: var(--accent);
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--accent-light); color: var(--accent); }
.btn-outline-muted {
background: transparent;
border: 2px solid var(--border);
color: var(--text-muted);
}
.btn-outline-muted:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }
.btn-sm { padding: 10px 22px; font-size: 0.92rem; }
/* --- HEADER --- */
.site-header {
background: rgba(11,14,23,0.95);
backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
padding: 10px 0;
position: sticky;
top: 0;
z-index: 100;
}
.site-header .container {
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: center;
}
.logo {
text-decoration: none;
font-size: 1.35rem;
font-weight: 700;
color: var(--text);
letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.logo:hover { text-decoration: none; color: var(--text); }
.site-header nav { display: flex; gap: 26px; }
.site-header nav a {
color: var(--text-muted);
font-size: 0.95rem;
font-weight: 500;
text-decoration: none;
transition: color 0.2s;
}
.site-header nav a:hover { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: none; }
/* --- TRUST STRIP --- */
.trust-strip {
background: var(--bg-alt);
border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
padding: 18px 0;
}
.trust-strip .container {
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
gap: 36px;
flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-item {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 8px;
font-size: 0.88rem;
font-weight: 500;
color: var(--text-muted);
}
.trust-dot {
width: 8px;
height: 8px;
border-radius: 50%;
background: var(--success);
flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* --- HERO --- */
.hero {
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B0E17 0%, #1a1040 40%, #6C5CE7 100%);
color: #fff;
padding: 52px 0 40px;
position: relative;
overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
content: '';
position: absolute;
top: -50%;
right: -20%;
width: 600px;
height: 600px;
background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,210,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-grid {
text-align: center;
margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.hero-text { text-align: center; }
.hero-text h1 { margin: 0 auto 18px; }
.hero-text .hero-subheadline { margin: 0 auto 32px; }
.picks-with-image {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
gap: 16px;
align-items: center;
position: relative;
}
.picks-with-image .quick-pick-box { margin: 0; }
.hero-image-side { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; margin-right: -80px; position: relative; }
.hero-image-side > img { width: 420px; height: auto; }
.hero-streaming-floats {
position: absolute;
top: 18%;
left: 50%;
transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
display: flex;
gap: 10px;
pointer-events: none;
z-index: 2;
}
.float-badge {
width: 36px;
height: 36px;
border-radius: 8px;
box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
animation: floatBadge 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.float-1 { animation-delay: 0s; }
.float-2 { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.float-3 { animation-delay: 1.0s; }
.float-4 { animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.float-5 { animation-delay: 2.0s; }
@keyframes floatBadge {
0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
50% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}
.hero h1 {
font-size: 2.6rem;
line-height: 1.2;
max-width: 720px;
margin: 0 0 18px;
color: #fff;
font-weight: 700;
}
.hero-subheadline {
font-size: 1.12rem;
color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
max-width: 640px;
margin: 0 0 32px;
line-height: 1.7;
}
.hero .updated {
font-size: 0.85rem;
color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.hero-ctas {
display: flex;
gap: 14px;
justify-content: center;
flex-wrap: wrap;
margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.hero .btn-primary { background: var(--accent); color: #0B0E17; }
.hero .btn-primary:hover { background: #fff; }
.hero .btn-outline {
border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
color: #fff;
}
.hero .btn-outline:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
/* --- QUICK PICK BOX --- */
.quick-pick-box {
max-width: 100%;
margin: 36px auto 0;
background: rgba(26,31,53,0.8);
border: 1px solid rgba(108,92,231,0.3);
border-radius: var(--radius);
padding: 28px 32px;
text-align: left;
backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.quick-pick-box .qp-header {
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: center;
margin-bottom: 20px;
padding-bottom: 16px;
border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.quick-pick-box .qp-header h3 {
font-size: 1.1rem;
color: #fff;
margin-bottom: 0;
}
.quick-pick-box .qp-header span {
font-size: 0.85rem;
color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.quick-pick-list { list-style: none; }
.qp-logo { width: 140px; height: 70px; border-radius: 8px; object-fit: contain; }
.quick-pick-list li {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 140px 160px 1fr auto;
align-items: center;
gap: 16px;
padding: 16px 0;
border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
font-size: 1rem;
}
.quick-pick-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.quick-pick-list li:first-child { }
.quick-pick-list .qp-label {
font-size: 0.82rem;
color: var(--accent);
font-weight: 600;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.quick-pick-list .qp-product {
font-weight: 700;
color: #fff;
font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.quick-pick-list .qp-link {
font-size: 0.88rem;
color: #0B0E17;
text-decoration: none;
font-weight: 600;
white-space: nowrap;
background: var(--accent);
padding: 8px 20px;
border-radius: 6px;
transition: all 0.2s;
}
.quick-pick-list .qp-link:hover { background: #fff; color: #0B0E17; text-decoration: none; }
/* --- SECTIONS --- */
section { padding: 64px 0; }
section:nth-child(even):not(.hero):not(.pattern-interrupt):not(.final-cta) { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.section-label {
font-size: 0.78rem;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 2px;
color: var(--primary);
font-weight: 700;
margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.section-title {
font-size: 1.8rem;
margin-bottom: 14px;
color: var(--text);
}
.section-intro {
font-size: 1.05rem;
color: var(--text-muted);
max-width: 700px;
margin-bottom: 28px;
line-height: 1.7;
}
/* --- ABOUT / AUTHOR SECTION --- */
.about-section { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.about-box {
max-width: 680px;
margin: 0 auto;
text-align: center;
}
.about-box p {
color: var(--text-muted);
font-size: 1rem;
line-height: 1.75;
}
.about-box .site-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
/* --- AUTHOR SECTION --- */
.author-section {
background: var(--bg-alt);
padding: 48px 0;
}
.author-box {
background: var(--card-bg);
border: 1px solid var(--border);
border-radius: var(--radius);
padding: 32px;
max-width: 680px;
margin: 0 auto;
text-align: center;
}
.author-box h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.author-box p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 0; }
/* --- BENEFITS GRID --- */
.benefits-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
gap: 20px;
margin: 24px 0;
}
.benefit-item {
padding: 24px;
background: var(--card-bg);
border: 1px solid var(--border);
border-radius: var(--radius);
transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.benefit-item:hover {
border-color: var(--primary);
box-shadow: var(--glow-purple);
}
.benefit-item strong {
display: block;
font-size: 1rem;
margin-bottom: 8px;
color: var(--text);
}
.benefit-item p { font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 0; color: var(--text-muted); }
/* --- PRODUCT CARD --- */
.product-card {
background: var(--card-bg);
border: 2px solid var(--border);
border-radius: var(--radius);
padding: 36px;
margin-bottom: 24px;
box-shadow: var(--shadow);
transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.product-card.featured {
border-color: var(--primary);
box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), var(--glow-purple);
}
.product-card h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.product-card .pick-badge {
display: inline-block;
background: var(--primary);
color: #fff;
font-size: 0.75rem;
font-weight: 700;
padding: 5px 14px;
border-radius: 20px;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 0.5px;
margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.product-card .rating {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 8px;
margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.product-card .rating .stars { color: var(--star); font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.product-card .rating .rating-num { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text); }
.product-meta {
display: flex;
flex-wrap: wrap;
gap: 16px;
margin: 16px 0 20px;
}
.product-meta span {
font-size: 0.9rem;
color: var(--text-muted);
background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
padding: 6px 14px;
border-radius: 6px;
border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.product-meta span strong { color: var(--text); }
/* --- PROS & CONS --- */
.pros-cons {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
gap: 24px;
margin: 20px 0;
}
.pros-col, .cons-col {
padding: 22px;
border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.pros-col {
background: rgba(0,200,81,0.08);
border: 1px solid rgba(0,200,81,0.2);
}
.cons-col {
background: rgba(255,71,87,0.08);
border: 1px solid rgba(255,71,87,0.2);
}
.pros-col h4 { color: var(--success); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cons-col h4 { color: var(--danger); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.pros-col ul, .cons-col ul { list-style: none; margin-bottom: 0; }
.pros-col li, .cons-col li {
padding: 5px 0 5px 22px;
position: relative;
font-size: 0.92rem;
color: var(--text-muted);
}
.pros-col li::before { content: '+'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--success); font-weight: 700; }
.cons-col li::before { content: '\2013'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--danger); font-weight: 700; }
.product-cta-row {
display: flex;
gap: 12px;
flex-wrap: wrap;
margin-top: 24px;
}
.affiliate-note {
font-size: 0.82rem;
color: var(--text-muted);
margin-top: 12px;
font-style: italic;
}
/* --- KEY INSIGHT --- */
.key-insight {
background: var(--primary-light);
border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
padding: 20px 24px;
border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
margin: 24px 0;
}
.key-insight p { font-size: 0.96rem; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0; }
/* --- CATEGORY GRID (streaming guides) --- */
.category-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
gap: 20px;
margin: 24px 0;
}
.category-card {
background: var(--card-bg);
border: 1px solid var(--border);
border-radius: var(--radius);
padding: 28px;
text-align: center;
transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.category-card:hover {
border-color: var(--accent);
box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
transform: translateY(-3px);
text-decoration: none;
}
.category-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--text); }
.category-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.category-card .card-arrow {
font-size: 0.88rem;
color: var(--accent);
font-weight: 600;
}
/* --- COMPARISON TABLE --- */
.comparison-wrapper { overflow-x: auto; margin: 24px 0; }
.comparison-table {
width: 100%;
border-collapse: collapse;
font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.comparison-table th, .comparison-table td {
padding: 14px 16px;
border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
text-align: left;
}
.comparison-table th {
background: var(--bg-alt);
font-weight: 600;
font-size: 0.85rem;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 0.5px;
color: var(--text-muted);
}
.comparison-table td {
background: var(--card-bg);
color: var(--text-muted);
}
.comparison-table td:first-child { font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }
.comparison-table .highlight-row td {
background: rgba(108,92,231,0.12);
border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
}
.winner-tag {
display: inline-block;
background: var(--primary);
color: #fff;
font-size: 0.68rem;
padding: 2px 8px;
border-radius: 10px;
font-weight: 700;
margin-left: 6px;
text-transform: uppercase;
}
/* --- GUIDE GRID --- */
.guide-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
gap: 16px;
margin: 24px 0;
}
.guide-card {
display: block;
background: var(--card-bg);
border: 1px solid var(--border);
border-radius: var(--radius);
padding: 22px;
transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
text-decoration: none;
}
.guide-card:hover {
border-color: var(--primary);
box-shadow: var(--glow-purple);
text-decoration: none;
}
.guide-card .guide-type {
font-size: 0.75rem;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 1px;
color: var(--primary);
font-weight: 600;
margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.guide-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.guide-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 0; }
/* --- MID CTA --- */
.mid-cta {
background: var(--card-bg);
border: 1px solid var(--border);
border-radius: var(--radius);
padding: 28px;
margin: 32px 0;
text-align: center;
}
.mid-cta p { margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.mid-cta strong { color: var(--text); }
/* --- FAQ --- */
.faq-item {
margin-bottom: 24px;
padding-bottom: 24px;
border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.faq-item h3 {
font-size: 1.12rem;
margin-bottom: 10px;
color: var(--text);
}
.faq-item p {
font-size: 1rem;
color: var(--text-muted);
line-height: 1.7;
}
/* --- PATTERN INTERRUPT --- */
.pattern-interrupt {
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12162A, #2d1f6b);
color: #fff;
padding: 48px 0;
text-align: center;
}
.pattern-interrupt h2 {
font-size: 1.5rem;
margin-bottom: 16px;
color: #fff;
}
.pattern-interrupt p {
color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
max-width: 600px;
margin: 0 auto 24px;
}
.pattern-interrupt .btn-primary { background: var(--accent); color: #0B0E17; }
/* --- FINAL CTA --- */
.final-cta {
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12162A 0%, #6C5CE7 100%);
color: #fff;
padding: 56px 0;
text-align: center;
}
.final-cta h2 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.7rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.final-cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 24px; }
.final-cta .btn-primary { background: var(--accent); color: #0B0E17; }
.final-cta .btn-primary:hover { background: #fff; }
.final-subtext {
font-size: 0.82rem;
color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
margin-top: 14px;
}
/* --- FOOTER --- */
.site-footer {
background: #080A12;
color: var(--text-muted);
padding: 36px 0;
font-size: 0.85rem;
text-align: center;
}
.site-footer a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: none; }
.disclosure {
background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
border: 1px solid var(--border);
border-radius: 8px;
padding: 16px 20px;
margin-bottom: 20px;
font-size: 0.82rem;
text-align: left;
line-height: 1.6;
color: var(--text-muted);
}
.footer-links {
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
gap: 24px;
flex-wrap: wrap;
margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-copy { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); font-size: 0.8rem; }
/* --- STICKY BOTTOM BAR --- */
.sticky-cta-bar {
position: fixed;
bottom: 0;
left: 0;
right: 0;
background: rgba(11,14,23,0.97);
backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
color: #fff;
padding: 12px 0;
z-index: 999;
border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
box-shadow: 0 -4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
transform: translateY(100%);
transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.sticky-cta-bar.visible { transform: translateY(0); }
.sticky-cta-bar .container {
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: center;
gap: 16px;
}
.sticky-cta-bar .sticky-text {
font-size: 0.92rem;
font-weight: 600;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 8px;
}
.sticky-cta-bar .sticky-star { color: var(--star); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.sticky-cta-bar .sticky-label {
color: var(--text-muted);
font-weight: 400;
font-size: 0.82rem;
}
body.has-sticky-bar { padding-bottom: 65px; }
/* --- QUICK VERDICT --- */
.quick-verdict {
background: var(--card-bg);
border: 2px solid var(--primary);
border-radius: var(--radius);
padding: 22px 28px;
margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.quick-verdict h4 {
font-size: 0.85rem;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 1.5px;
color: var(--primary);
margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.quick-verdict p { color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 0.98rem; }
/* --- STAR RATING (inline) --- */
.star-rating { color: var(--star); letter-spacing: 2px; }
/* --- TABLE VPN LOGOS --- */
.vpn-name-cell {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 12px;
}
.table-vpn-logo {
width: 100px;
height: 30px;
object-fit: contain;
border-radius: 4px;
flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* --- STREAMING SERVICE BADGES --- */
.streaming-badges {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 14px;
flex-wrap: wrap;
margin-bottom: 24px;
padding: 16px 20px;
background: var(--card-bg);
border: 1px solid var(--border);
border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.streaming-badges-label {
font-size: 0.82rem;
color: var(--text-muted);
font-weight: 600;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 0.5px;
margin-right: 4px;
}
.streaming-badge {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 8px;
padding: 6px 12px;
background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
border: 1px solid var(--border);
border-radius: 8px;
transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.streaming-badge:hover {
border-color: var(--accent);
box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}
.streaming-badge img {
width: 28px;
height: 28px;
border-radius: 5px;
}
.streaming-badge span {
font-size: 0.85rem;
font-weight: 600;
color: var(--text);
}
.streaming-badges-more {
font-size: 0.82rem;
color: var(--accent);
font-weight: 600;
}
/* --- RESPONSIVE --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
.container { padding: 0 20px; }
.hero-grid { text-align: center; }
.picks-with-image { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.hero-image-side { display: none; }
.hero-ctas { justify-content: center; }
.hero h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
.hero-subheadline { font-size: 1rem; margin: 0 auto 24px; }
.benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.pros-cons { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.category-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.guide-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.table-vpn-logo { width: 70px; height: 22px; }
.streaming-badges { gap: 8px; padding: 12px 14px; }
.streaming-badge span { display: none; }
.streaming-badge { padding: 6px; }
.site-header nav { display: none; }
.sticky-cta-bar .sticky-text { display: none; }
.sticky-cta-bar .container { justify-content: center; }
.quick-pick-box { margin: 24px 0 0; padding: 20px 16px; }
.quick-pick-list li { grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr; gap: 8px; padding: 14px 0; }
.qp-logo { width: 64px; height: 40px; grid-row: span 3; }
.qp-label, .qp-product { grid-column: 2; }
.quick-pick-list .qp-link { grid-column: 2; }
.quick-pick-list .qp-link { justify-self: start; }
.product-meta { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.product-cta-row { flex-direction: column; }
.product-cta-row .btn { text-align: center; }
.hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.footer-links { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
.hero { padding: 48px 0 32px; }
.hero h1 { font-size: 1.55rem; }
section { padding: 44px 0; }
.section-title { font-size: 1.45rem; }
}