Experienced WordPress Developer Needed to Install & Launch Custom Theme

Overview We are a premium event furniture rental company serving corporate clients throughout Greater Boston. We've invested in a professionally developed custom WordPress theme. The design, page layouts, and PHP/CSS theme code are all provided. We need an experienced WordPress developer to install, configure, test, and launch it correctly. This is not a design project. This is a production-ready implementation project. Project scope The site will consist of ~16–17 pages: Home; Corporate Furniture Rentals hub + 9 sub-categories; Entertainment Services; About; Our Work; Request a Quote; FAQ; Contact. The homepage will be delivered first, with remaining pages provided as they're completed. Your responsibilities: • Install our custom WordPress theme • Install and verify the free Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugin and configuration required by the theme • Configure Contact Form 7 (or an equivalent free form plugin if you have a better recommendation) for the quote request form • Test across major browsers and devices, resolve environment-specific issues • Configure SSL and DNS (if required during launch) • Confirm SiteGround hosting configuration is appropriate for the custom theme (PHP version, memory limits) • Ensure everything is production-ready before launch What is NOT included • Website design or UI/UX decisions • Page copywriting • Elementor • WooCommerce • Membership functionality • Custom plugin development (beyond small adjustments needed for launch) • Major theme development The custom theme and layouts are being provided to you. What success looks like • The custom theme is installed correctly • Every page functions properly, forms are working • SSL is configured • Site performance is solid (mobile-first, sub-2.5s mobile load) • The site looks and behaves consistently across modern browsers and devices • The site is ready to go live Technical environment WordPress, custom PHP theme, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Contact Form 7, SiteGround hosting (already provisioned, may be upgraded to a higher tier). The theme has been built with mobile-first design, server-rendered content, built-in schema markup, image optimization discipline, XML sitemap, and robots.txt. We're looking for someone who • Has launched custom (non-marketplace) WordPress themes before • Is comfortable troubleshooting WordPress environments • Communicates clearly and pays attention to detail • Flags potential issues before they become problems **Please communicate exclusively through Upwork. Direct calls or emails will disqualify applicants from consideration.** When applying, please answer 1. Tell us about one custom WordPress site you've launched (link appreciated). 2. Have you worked extensively with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)? 3. Approximately how many hours do you expect this project to take? 4. What is one common issue you always check before launching a WordPress site? 5. What is your typical weekly availability? To show you’ve read this posting, please begin your proposal with the word "Boston." Budget Fixed price, $500–$900.