Minimalist WordPress Editorial Blog
Budget: $750 – $1,500 USD
I’m launching “Merged Insights,” a culture-and-society editorial platform, and I need a WordPress expert to bring the concept to life as a clean, modern, and content-first site that feels like a serious publication.
What I have in mind
The overall aesthetic is minimalist and modern: plenty of white space, strong typography, and uncluttered lines, so long-form essays remain the star of every page. A top horizontal menu should make navigation intuitive across desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Core pages & components
• A distinctive homepage featuring a hero “Featured Articles” spotlight, a recent-posts masonry or card grid, and a prominent newsletter signup that integrates cleanly with Mailchimp (or a comparable service).
• Reusable single-post and category templates that prioritise readability, offer clear metadata, and load fast for SEO.
• An About page that introduces the publication’s mission with the same design language.
Technical expectations
The build must sit on WordPress, use best-practice theme development or a well-supported lightweight framework, and score well on Core Web Vitals.
Delivery & hand-off
I’d like the first clickable prototype within two weeks and final tweaks wrapped up inside week four. After launch, a short loom walkthrough or live call showing me how to edit content and menus will complete the project.
If you’ve crafted editorial sites before and can point me to live examples, let’s talk.
What I have in mind
The overall aesthetic is minimalist and modern: plenty of white space, strong typography, and uncluttered lines, so long-form essays remain the star of every page. A top horizontal menu should make navigation intuitive across desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Core pages & components
• A distinctive homepage featuring a hero “Featured Articles” spotlight, a recent-posts masonry or card grid, and a prominent newsletter signup that integrates cleanly with Mailchimp (or a comparable service).
• Reusable single-post and category templates that prioritise readability, offer clear metadata, and load fast for SEO.
• An About page that introduces the publication’s mission with the same design language.
Technical expectations
The build must sit on WordPress, use best-practice theme development or a well-supported lightweight framework, and score well on Core Web Vitals.
Delivery & hand-off
I’d like the first clickable prototype within two weeks and final tweaks wrapped up inside week four. After launch, a short loom walkthrough or live call showing me how to edit content and menus will complete the project.
If you’ve crafted editorial sites before and can point me to live examples, let’s talk.