WA installs GeneratePress as its recommended theme.

Unless you sign up for the Pro version there are features not available.

For that very reason we use Astra (the free theme). It is very comparable to Generate Press and actually has many more features included in the free version. It is extremely fast and well written. You can check a demo on the internet. Doing a browser search "Astra free theme dem" will show you what it has.

Here's the criterion we use for choosing a theme

What we look for is how many header menus are available.
Are there footer columns and can a menu be used in the footer
Does the header have options. - Just the site title and tag line or an image with tagline.
Does it have breadcrumbs built in.
Is it fast speed wise
Is it popular which usually means it is updated with new features.
Does it have starter sites that can be used.in the block editor.
Does it offer flexibility for different feature settings.

*** hi Earl -- the WA recommended theme is Generate Press -- there's a free version and a premium one....

it's simple & clear to use as well as being mobile-friendly which is important as the use of mobile devices are on the rise and you want to select a theme that is mobile helpful while you're building your site.

all the very best to you in big success ... :)) ***

Hi - when you are looking at a theme, it is just a demo to show you how it could look. They rarely come with images or content, you have to customise it yourself.

However, at this early stage, it's not something you should be spending a lot of time on. Your main focus should be to add lots of original, written content to your website.

A lot of people recommend generate press. You need to know your niche, then it is easier to pick a theme for your site.

This might help Earl: Considerations for Choosing a Theme Mel