ClickRost — Rob Rost
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/* Property colors */
–safe: #3b82f6; /* ClickSafe — blue */
–wisdom: #c9a84c; /* ClickWisdom — gold */
–reads: #7c5cbf; /* ClickReads — violet */
–fitness: #e05c2a; /* ClickFitness — ember */
–pickle: #2ea05a; /* ClickPickle — green */
–disciple: #c06070; /* ClickDiscipleship — rose */
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/* ── NAV ── */
nav {
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padding: 1.1rem 2.5rem;
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.nav-cta {
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font-size: 0.6rem;
letter-spacing: 0.15em;
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padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
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/* ── HERO ── */
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margin: 0 auto;
padding: 7rem 2.5rem 4rem;
gap: 4rem;
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text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(–muted);
margin-bottom: 2rem;
opacity: 0;
animation: fadeUp 0.6s 0.1s ease forwards;
}
.eyebrow-line { width: 24px; height: 1px; background: var(–muted); }
h1 {
font-family: ‘Syne’, sans-serif;
font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
font-weight: 800;
line-height: 1.02;
letter-spacing: -0.03em;
color: var(–text);
opacity: 0;
animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.2s ease forwards;
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h1 .brand {
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h1 .brand-click { color: var(–text); }
h1 .brand-rost {
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.prop-preview.safe::before { background: var(–safe); }
.prop-preview.wisdom::before { background: var(–wisdom); }
.prop-preview.reads::before { background: var(–reads); }
.prop-preview.fitness::before { background: var(–fitness); }
.prop-preview.pickle::before { background: var(–pickle); }
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.status-soon { color: var(–dim); }
/* ── PROPERTIES FULL GRID ── */
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border-top: 1px solid var(–border);
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letter-spacing: 0.3em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(–muted);
margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 0.75rem;
}
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.section-h2 {
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font-weight: 800;
letter-spacing: -0.03em;
color: var(–text);
margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.section-h2 em {
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font-style: italic;
font-weight: 400;
color: var(–muted);
}
.section-sub {
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font-style: italic;
font-size: 1rem;
color: var(–muted);
margin-bottom: 3rem;
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grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
gap: 1px;
background: var(–border);
border: 1px solid var(–border);
border-radius: 12px;
overflow: hidden;
}
.prop-card {
background: var(–bg2);
padding: 2rem 1.75rem 2.25rem;
text-decoration: none;
display: block;
position: relative;
transition: background 0.2s ease;
overflow: hidden;
}
.prop-card:hover { background: var(–bg3); }
/* color top bar */
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height: 2px;
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.prop-card.safe::after { background: var(–safe); }
.prop-card.wisdom::after { background: var(–wisdom); }
.prop-card.reads::after { background: var(–reads); }
.prop-card.fitness::after { background: var(–fitness); }
.prop-card.pickle::after { background: var(–pickle); }
.prop-card.disciple::after { background: var(–disciple); }
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font-size: 1.6rem;
margin-bottom: 1rem;
display: block;
}
.prop-card-status {
font-family: ‘DM Mono’, monospace;
font-size: 0.52rem;
letter-spacing: 0.18em;
text-transform: uppercase;
padding: 0.18rem 0.55rem;
border-radius: 20px;
border: 1px solid;
display: inline-block;
margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.pill-live { color: #4caf82; border-color: rgba(76,175,130,0.3); background: rgba(76,175,130,0.07); }
.pill-build { color: var(–wisdom); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3); background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06); }
.pill-soon { color: var(–muted); border-color: var(–border); }
.prop-card-name {
font-family: ‘Syne’, sans-serif;
font-size: 1.3rem;
font-weight: 800;
letter-spacing: -0.02em;
color: var(–text);
margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
display: flex;
align-items: baseline;
gap: 0.05em;
}
.prop-click { font-weight: 400; color: var(–muted); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.prop-card-desc {
font-size: 0.83rem;
color: var(–muted);
line-height: 1.65;
margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.prop-card-link {
font-family: ‘DM Mono’, monospace;
font-size: 0.58rem;
letter-spacing: 0.18em;
text-transform: uppercase;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 0.4rem;
transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}
.prop-card.safe .prop-card-link { color: var(–safe); }
.prop-card.wisdom .prop-card-link { color: var(–wisdom); }
.prop-card.reads .prop-card-link { color: var(–reads); }
.prop-card.fitness .prop-card-link { color: var(–fitness); }
.prop-card.pickle .prop-card-link { color: var(–pickle); }
.prop-card.disciple .prop-card-link { color: var(–disciple); }
.prop-card.soon .prop-card-link { color: var(–muted); }
.prop-card:hover .prop-card-link { gap: 0.7rem; }
/* ── ABOUT STRIP ── */
.about-section {
padding: 6rem 2.5rem;
border-top: 1px solid var(–border);
background: var(–bg2);
}
.about-grid {
max-width: 1200px;
margin: 0 auto;
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
gap: 5rem;
align-items: center;
}
.about-text p {
font-family: ‘Instrument Serif’, serif;
font-size: 1.05rem;
font-style: italic;
color: var(–muted);
line-height: 1.85;
margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.about-text p strong {
font-style: normal;
color: var(–text);
font-family: ‘Syne’, sans-serif;
font-weight: 600;
font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.cred-stack {
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 0.75rem;
}
.cred {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 1rem;
padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
background: var(–bg);
border: 1px solid var(–border);
border-radius: 8px;
}
.cred-emoji { font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.cred-body {}
.cred-label {
font-family: ‘DM Mono’, monospace;
font-size: 0.55rem;
letter-spacing: 0.2em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(–muted);
margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.cred-value {
font-family: ‘Syne’, sans-serif;
font-size: 0.88rem;
font-weight: 600;
color: var(–text);
}
/* ── WRITING ── */
.writing-section {
padding: 6rem 2.5rem;
border-top: 1px solid var(–border);
}
.writing-grid {
max-width: 1200px;
margin: 2.5rem auto 0;
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
gap: 1px;
background: var(–border);
border: 1px solid var(–border);
border-radius: 10px;
overflow: hidden;
}
.article-card {
background: var(–bg2);
padding: 1.75rem;
text-decoration: none;
display: block;
transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.article-card:hover { background: var(–bg3); }
.article-prop {
font-family: ‘DM Mono’, monospace;
font-size: 0.55rem;
letter-spacing: 0.18em;
text-transform: uppercase;
padding: 0.18rem 0.55rem;
border-radius: 3px;
display: inline-block;
margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.ap-safe { color: var(–safe); background: rgba(59,130,246,0.1); }
.ap-wisdom { color: var(–wisdom); background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08); }
.ap-disciple { color: var(–disciple);background: rgba(192,96,112,0.08); }
.article-title {
font-family: ‘Syne’, sans-serif;
font-size: 0.95rem;
font-weight: 700;
line-height: 1.35;
color: var(–text);
letter-spacing: -0.01em;
margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.article-excerpt {
font-size: 0.8rem;
color: var(–muted);
line-height: 1.65;
margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.article-meta {
font-family: ‘DM Mono’, monospace;
font-size: 0.55rem;
letter-spacing: 0.12em;
color: var(–dim);
}
/* ── FOOTER ── */
footer {
border-top: 1px solid var(–border);
padding: 3rem 2.5rem 2rem;
max-width: 1200px;
margin: 0 auto;
}
.footer-top {
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: flex-start;
gap: 2rem;
flex-wrap: wrap;
margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.footer-brand {}
.footer-logo {
display: flex;
align-items: baseline;
gap: 0;
margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.footer-logo-click {
font-family: ‘Syne’, sans-serif;
font-size: 1.3rem;
font-weight: 800;
color: var(–text);
letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.footer-logo-rost {
font-family: ‘Instrument Serif’, serif;
font-size: 1.35rem;
font-style: italic;
color: var(–safe);
}
.footer-tagline {
font-family: ‘Instrument Serif’, serif;
font-style: italic;
font-size: 0.88rem;
color: var(–muted);
}
.footer-links-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
gap: 2rem;
}
.footer-col-title {
font-family: ‘DM Mono’, monospace;
font-size: 0.55rem;
letter-spacing: 0.22em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(–muted);
margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.footer-col ul {
list-style: none;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 0.45rem;
}
.footer-col a {
font-size: 0.83rem;
color: var(–muted);
text-decoration: none;
transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(–text); }
.footer-bottom {
border-top: 1px solid var(–border);
padding-top: 1.5rem;
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: center;
flex-wrap: wrap;
gap: 1rem;
}
.footer-copy {
font-family: ‘DM Mono’, monospace;
font-size: 0.58rem;
letter-spacing: 0.12em;
color: var(–dim);
}
.footer-location {
font-family: ‘DM Mono’, monospace;
font-size: 0.58rem;
letter-spacing: 0.12em;
color: var(–dim);
}
/* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
@keyframes fadeUp {
from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }
to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
.hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; min-height: auto; padding-top: 8rem; }
.props-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.writing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
.footer-links-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
nav { padding: 1rem 1.25rem; }
.nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
.props-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.properties-section, .about-section, .writing-section { padding: 4rem 1.25rem; }
.hero { padding: 7rem 1.25rem 3rem; }
}
ClickRost
Start with ClickSafe
robertrost.com
ClickRost
A trusted friend for every click that matters.
Six properties. One person behind them. Faith, family, fitness, reading, pickleball, and staying safe online — explored with honesty and no hype.
The ClickRost Network
Six Properties. One voice.
Each one a different corner of a life lived on purpose.
🛡️
● Live
ClickSafe
Helping families navigate smartphones, screen time, and online threats with practical, evidence-based guidance — not panic.
Visit ClickSafe →
✨
◑ Building
ClickWisdom
Images of wisdom — art paired with scripture and a daily practice of reflection. For those who want truth they can see and live.
Visit ClickWisdom →
✝️
○ Coming Soon
ClickDiscipleship
Faith isn’t a Sunday event — it’s a daily practice. Honest reflections on following Christ as a husband, father, and imperfect person.
Notify Me →
📚
○ Coming Soon
ClickReads
Books that genuinely changed how I think. No fluff — just honest takes on what’s worth reading and why it matters.
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💪
○ Coming Soon
ClickFitness
Strength training, HIIT, rucking, and cold plunge — building a body and mind that can carry the weight of a full life.
Notify Me →
🏓
○ Coming Soon
ClickPickle
Pickleball — the most fun sport nobody can stop playing. Tips, gear, drills, and the Mesa community that makes it better.
Notify Me →
The person behind the click
I’m Rob. Here’s my deal.
I’m a husband and father of three in Mesa, Arizona. My faith shapes everything I build — I’m LDS, and discipleship isn’t background noise for me, it’s the whole point.
Professionally I’m a senior cybersecurity architect with twenty years in enterprise security. I spend my days building AI governance platforms and zero-trust architecture for a global semiconductor company. I take that expertise home and apply it to the thing that matters most — keeping my family safe online.
ClickRost exists because I got tired of expert knowledge staying inside corporate walls. Everything I’ve learned about security, habits, faith, fitness, and living intentionally — I’m putting it here.
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🛡️
Day Job
Senior Cybersecurity Architect
⏱️
Experience
20 Years in Enterprise Security
👨👩👧👦
Family
Husband · Father of Three · Mesa, AZ
✝️
Faith
Latter-day Saint · Discipleship Daily
🎙️
Speaking
COSAC 2026 — AI & Child Safety
🏓
Currently obsessed with
Pickleball, Rucking & Cold Plunge
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