Just starting out – VWRP or build my own ETF mix?

Hi all,

I'm new to investing and starting with £50/month through Freetrade (ISA). I'm planning for long-term growth and trying to decide between two approaches:

1. Keeping it simple with VWRP for global exposure

2. Building a mix with VUSA (US), VJPN (Japan), BLND (UK REIT), and an ESG ETF I’m leaning toward VWRP for the simplicity, but I’m also interested in learning by picking a few UK dividend stocks over time.

Has anyone followed a similar path starting with a single global ETF and then adding other layers like dividend stocks? Would love to hear how you structured your early portfolio while learning.

Thanks!