Tips sought in trying to get WordPress blog built ... all feedback welcome
While quite familiar with WP, I've never done this before.
(It's going to be a blog that will feature primarily financial stories & charts w/some video widget fixed on front page.)
What things might I have at the ready for a designer at the outset - a sketch of what it should look like?
Should I buy a premium theme that they can rework or do I have a consultant build one from scratch?
In short, are there any common mistakes that 1st timeers might make?
Thanks.
(PS - what's a typical turnaround period?)