I’m ready to launch a WordPress-powered blog where I’ll share personal stories and experiences twice a week. I need help turning a fresh install into a clean, minimalist site that feels inviting and distraction-free on desktop and mobile alike. Here’s what I’m after: • Theme selection or light-weight custom build that stays true to a minimalist aesthetic—think generous white space, legible typography, and subtle accent colors. • Initial layout configuration for the home page, single-post pages, and an about-me page. • Simple navigation using categories and tags so readers can browse archived posts effortlessly. • Essential plugins set up and tested: SEO (Yoast or similar), image optimization, social sharing, and a spam-free contact form. • Basic performance tweaks (caching, security hardening, automatic backups). I’ll provide logo, color hex codes, and first batch of posts; you weave them into the design and hand over a site I can maintain without touching code. Final delivery should include a short loom or PDF walkthrough showing me where to edit content, change menus, and update plugins safely. If you have a portfolio of uncluttered WordPress blogs, send a couple of links so I can get a feel for your style. Let’s keep this simple, elegant, and ready for storytelling.