Responsive WordPress Personal Blog

I’m looking for a WordPress specialist who can build a fast, fully responsive personal blog that’s simple for me to update on my own. The site’s main goal is to showcase my posts in a clean, engaging layout and make it effortless for readers to share content on social platforms, so social media integration is an essential feature.

Key objectives
• Develop the entire site on WordPress, choosing a lightweight theme and reputable plugins to keep performance high.
• Configure social media integration—share buttons, follow links, and open-graph/metadata so posts look great when shared.
• Set up hosting, SSL, and basic on-page SEO so the blog is ready for launch.
• Deliver a user-friendly dashboard with clear instructions so I can add articles, images, and categories without touching code.

Nice-to-have options I’m open to discussing include a newsletter signup and a commenting system, but those are secondary to the core blog experience.

Please let me know your approach, estimated timeline, and any similar personal blogs you’ve built. I’m ready to get started as soon as we agree on the plan.