Author Site WordPress Revamp

My current author-speaker website runs on WordPress with Elementor, but recurring technical glitches and a dated look are holding it back. The first thing I want to tackle is a cleaner, more compelling visual design; Elementor can be either repaired or replaced altogether if that is the smartest route. I am open to moving to a modern theme, or even a lightweight block-based setup, so please suggest options you trust.

Here is the core scope I have in mind:
• Diagnose the existing Elementor build and advise whether to patch it or rebuild on a new theme.
• Refresh the site’s aesthetics—typography, colour palette, spacing—and give the pages a contemporary, book-centric feel.
• Streamline layout and navigation for intuitive browsing.
• Ensure fast load times and flawless mobile responsiveness.
• Preserve or migrate all current posts, pages, and media without SEO losses.

What I need from you:
1. Links to two or three author, speaker, or personal-brand sites you’ve built that showcase strong design.
2. A concise outline of your suggested approach (repair vs. rebuild, theme ideas, key tools—Elementor Pro, Gutenberg, GeneratePress, etc.).
3. An estimated timeline with major milestones.
4. A ballpark budget range so I can plan funding.

Once I review your materials, I’ll share the live site URL and we can refine scope and deliverables together. Looking forward to seeing how you would breathe new life into my online presence.