content: remove pillar sections from homepage and flatten guide layout

Author: TechStack Global

blog.html

@@ -83,53 +83,46 @@ <h1>Guides</h1>
             cost
             to you.
         </div>
-        <div class="pillar-guides-hero" style="margin-bottom: 4rem;">
-            <h2
-                style="margin-bottom: 2rem; color: var(--accent); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-glass); padding-bottom: 10px;">
-                Consumer Tech Pillars (2026)</h2>
-            <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2rem;">
-                <!-- PILLAR: Headphones -->
-                <div class="blog-card glass-card" style="border-left: 5px solid #ff4b2b;">
-                    <div class="blog-category">Primary Pillar</div>
-                    <h2 style="font-size: 1.8rem; margin: 0.5rem 0;"><a
+        
+        <div class="blog-grid" id="blog-posts-container">
+            <!-- PILLAR: Headphones -->
+                <div class="blog-card glass-card" style="border-top: 3px solid #ff4b2b;">
+                    <div class="blog-category">Buyer Guide</div>
+                    <h3><a
                             href="posts/best-noise-cancelling-headphones-2026.html">The Best Noise Cancelling Headphones
-                            (2026)</a></h2>
+                            (2026)</a></h3>
                     <p>The definitive guide to Active Noise Cancellation for deep work and travel. We compare the Sony
                         WH-1000XM5, Bose QuietComfort Ultra, and Sennheiser Momentum 4 based on real-world attenuation
                         and
                         comfort.</p>
                     <div class="card-meta"><span>Buyer Guide</span> <a class="read-more"
-                            href="posts/best-noise-cancelling-headphones-2026.html">View Pillar Guide →</a></div>
+                            href="posts/best-noise-cancelling-headphones-2026.html">Read Guide →</a></div>
                 </div>
 
-                <!-- PILLAR: Microphones -->
-                <div class="blog-card glass-card" style="border-left: 5px solid var(--accent);">
-                    <div class="blog-category">Primary Pillar</div>
-                    <h2 style="font-size: 1.8rem; margin: 0.5rem 0;"><a
+            <!-- PILLAR: Microphones -->
+                <div class="blog-card glass-card" style="border-top: 3px solid var(--accent);">
+                    <div class="blog-category">Buyer Guide</div>
+                    <h3><a
                             href="posts/best-podcast-microphones-2026.html">The
-                            Best Podcast Microphones (2026)</a></h2>
+                            Best Podcast Microphones (2026)</a></h3>
                     <p>Master your signal chain. We break down the absolute best dynamic and condenser microphones for
                         high-end podcasting, including the Shure SM7dB and standard studio gear.</p>
                     <div class="card-meta"><span>Buyer Guide</span> <a class="read-more"
-                            href="posts/best-podcast-microphones-2026.html">View Pillar Guide →</a></div>
+                            href="posts/best-podcast-microphones-2026.html">Read Guide →</a></div>
                 </div>
 
-                <!-- PILLAR: Monitors -->
-                <div class="blog-card glass-card" style="border-left: 5px solid #ff00ea;">
-                    <div class="blog-category">Primary Pillar</div>
-                    <h2 style="font-size: 1.8rem; margin: 0.5rem 0;"><a
+            <!-- PILLAR: Monitors -->
+                <div class="blog-card glass-card" style="border-top: 3px solid #ff00ea;">
+                    <div class="blog-category">Buyer Guide</div>
+                    <h3><a
                             href="posts/best-ultrawide-monitors-2026.html">The
-                            Best Ultrawide Monitors (2026)</a></h2>
+                            Best Ultrawide Monitors (2026)</a></h3>
                     <p>Ditch the dual-monitor bezel. We evaluate the top QD-OLED and IPS ultrawide displays for
                         productivity, creative work, and high-intensity gaming performance.</p>
                     <div class="card-meta"><span>Buyer Guide</span> <a class="read-more"
-                            href="posts/best-ultrawide-monitors-2026.html">View Pillar Guide →</a></div>
+                            href="posts/best-ultrawide-monitors-2026.html">Read Guide →</a></div>
                 </div>
-            </div>
-        </div>
 
-        <h2 style="margin-bottom: 2rem; color: var(--text-secondary);">Market Analysis & Comparison Guides</h2>
-        <div class="blog-grid" id="blog-posts-container">
 
             <!-- Monitor Comparison-->
             <div class="blog-card glass-card" style="border-top: 3px solid #ff00ea;">

index.html

@@ -154,39 +154,6 @@ <h3>Smart Tools</h3>
       </div>
     </section>
 
-    <!-- Pillar Guides Section -->
-    <section class="container section-padding" id="featured-guides" style="padding-top: 1rem;">
-      <div class="section-header">
-        <h2>Pillar Guides</h2>
-        <p>Expert-vetted standards for modern professional workspaces.</p>
-      </div>
-      <div class="blog-grid"
-        style="display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 2rem;">
-        <div class="blog-card glass-card">
-          <div class="blog-category">Audio & Deep Work</div>
-          <h3><a href="posts/best-noise-cancelling-headphones-2026.html">Best Noise Cancelling Headphones (2026)</a>
-          </h3>
-          <p>Sony vs Bose vs Sennheiser in the ultimate ANC showdown for remote workers.</p>
-          <a class="read-more" href="posts/best-noise-cancelling-headphones-2026.html"
-            style="margin-top: 1rem; display: inline-block;">View Guide →</a>
-        </div>
-        <div class="blog-card glass-card">
-          <div class="blog-category">Broadcasting</div>
-          <h3><a href="posts/best-podcast-microphones-2026.html">Best Podcast Microphones (2026)</a></h3>
-          <p>Mastering voice authority with the Shure SM7dB and modern broadcast chains.</p>
-          <a class="read-more" href="posts/best-podcast-microphones-2026.html"
-            style="margin-top: 1rem; display: inline-block;">View Guide →</a>
-        </div>
-        <div class="blog-card glass-card">
-          <div class="blog-category">Productivity & Displays</div>
-          <h3><a href="posts/best-ultrawide-monitors-2026.html">Best Ultrawide Monitors (2026)</a></h3>
-          <p>Ditching the dual-bezel setup for the ultimate horizontal workspace efficiency.</p>
-          <a class="read-more" href="posts/best-ultrawide-monitors-2026.html"
-            style="margin-top: 1rem; display: inline-block;">View Guide →</a>
-        </div>
-      </div>
-    </section>
-
     <!-- Lead Capture / Newsletter-->
     <!-- Lead Capture / Newsletter CTA -->
     <section class="newsletter-section section-padding">