I’m ready to build a WordPress site and I want it done right without breaking the bank. I don’t have a theme picked out yet, so I’ll rely on your guidance to recommend one that balances performance, flexibility, and long-term support. My priorities are: clean code, fast load times, mobile-first responsiveness, and an admin experience that’s easy for a non-technical owner to update. WooCommerce, Elementor, Gutenberg blocks, or custom PHP templates—whichever route you suggest must fit those goals while keeping total costs down. Deliverables I expect • Theme recommendation with a brief rationale • Fully configured WordPress install on my hosting (pages, menus, basic SEO settings, security hardening) • Custom styling to match a modern, minimal look (unless we later agree on a different aesthetic) • Final hand-over with clear instructions on how to update content If this sounds like a straightforward build for you, tell me which theme or framework you’d start with, a rough timeline, and any questions that will help us keep the project lean and efficient.