I need a simple WordPress blog put online quickly and cleanly. The focus will be on text-based articles, so I want a lightweight, readable theme that lets posts shine. I don’t have a theme picked out yet, so I’ll rely on you to recommend a free or low-cost option, install it, and adjust the basic settings (logo, colors, typography, menus, widgets). Scope of work • Help me choose a suitable blog theme and install it on my hosting. • Configure WordPress core settings, permalinks, and a straightforward menu structure. • Create essential starter pages (Home, About, Contact) and one sample blog post so I can see the layout. • Install and set up a few must-have plugins for spam protection, backups, and basic SEO. • Make sure the site is responsive and loads reasonably fast. • Provide a short hand-off guide so I can add future text articles on my own. This is a small, first-phase build, so no custom coding or complex e-commerce pieces are expected—just a clean, functional blog ready for me to start publishing.