A Decade of Thrive Themes.
I've worked with Thrive Themes longer than almost anyone. Thrive Apprentice, Thrive Architect, Thrive Theme Builder, Thrive Leads, Thrive Automator — I know it all, deeply, from years of real implementations.
Whether you need help building something new, fixing something broken, or deciding if it's time to move on — I'm the right person to talk to.
Course platforms that
actually work.
Thrive Apprentice is one of the most flexible WordPress LMS platforms available — but getting it properly configured is a real project. Custom course layouts, conditional student dashboards, drip content, payment gateway connections, and integration with your email platform all need to work together precisely. I've built dozens of Thrive Apprentice setups — from simple single-course sites to multi-tier membership ecosystems with complex conditional display and custom templates.
- →Complete course setup, modules, and lesson structure
- →Custom student dashboard design with conditional display
- →Payment integration — ThriveCart, SureCart, WooCommerce
- →Drip content scheduling and access rule configuration
- →Thrive Automator workflows for student onboarding
- →Third-party integrations: email, CRM, membership plugins
Pages built the way
you imagined them.
Thrive Architect is a powerful visual page builder — but its flexibility is also what makes it complex. Getting elements to behave, mobile views to cooperate, and integrations to wire up correctly takes real experience. I know every corner of it.
- →Landing page and sales page builds from scratch
- →Fixing broken layouts, templates, and mobile views
- →Custom conversion elements: opt-ins, countdown timers, alerts
- →Thrive Leads opt-in forms and list building setup
- →SmartLinks and dynamic content personalization
- →A/B testing configuration and split testing flows
Your entire site.
Template by template.
Thrive Theme Builder gives you complete control over every template in your WordPress theme — headers, footers, blog templates, archive pages, single post layouts, WooCommerce templates, everything. It's incredibly powerful and genuinely complex to configure correctly.
- →Full site template setup from scratch
- →Header and footer template design and configuration
- →Blog, archive, and single post template builds
- →WooCommerce and course page template integration
- →Fixing broken or conflicting theme templates
- →Performance optimization for Thrive-built sites
Everything I Help With in Thrive Themes
Ten years of Thrive. Every plugin. Every integration. Every problem I haven't seen twice.
Thrive Apprentice Setup
Complete LMS buildouts — course structure, student dashboards, drip content, payment connections, and the Thrive Automator workflows that tie everything together.
Thrive Theme Builder
Full site template configuration — headers, footers, blog layouts, archive pages, course templates, and WooCommerce integration on Thrive's theme layer.
Thrive Architect
Sales pages, landing pages, opt-in pages, and full site page builds. Fixing broken layouts, mobile issues, and integration problems across Architect-built pages.
Thrive Automator
Building the automation workflows that connect Thrive plugins to your email platform, CRM, payment provider, and membership tools — without the manual effort.
Thrive Leads
Opt-in form setup and optimization, lead magnet delivery, A/B testing, SmartLinks, and integration with every major email marketing platform.
Integrations
ThriveCart, SureCart, HighLevel, ActiveCampaign, MailChimp, ConvertKit, Circle, and more — connected to your Thrive stack properly so everything works on autopilot.
Migrations Away from Thrive
Moving from Thrive Apprentice to HighLevel or Circle. Moving from Thrive Theme Builder to Astra/Spectra. Done hundreds of times. Clear process, predictable outcome.
Troubleshooting & Fixes
Broken templates, white screens, integration failures, plugin conflicts, Thrive support told you something that made no sense — I've seen and fixed it all.
Tutorials & Guidance
If you're a Convology+ member you have access to my full library of Thrive tutorials, many recorded live with real client setups as reference points.
Thrive Isn't Right for Everyone Anymore
The platform has been largely static for years. If you're hitting walls, dealing with outdated tutorials, or outgrowing what Thrive can do — it might be time for a conversation about what comes next.
I've Moved Hundreds of People Off Thrive. It's One of My Specialties.
Migrating off a platform you've built your whole business on is intimidating. I've done it so many times that I have a clear, efficient process for it. Whether you're moving a course platform, a full website, or a complex membership ecosystem — I know exactly what needs to happen and in what order.
This isn't me criticizing Thrive. It's me being honest with you about your options — the same way I've been with hundreds of clients who came to me frustrated and left with a better platform and a clearer path forward.
"Doug helped me migrate my entire Thrive Apprentice course platform to HighLevel in two sessions. What felt like an impossible project was actually surprisingly smooth. He knew exactly what to move and what to leave behind."
HighLevel
The most versatile migration destination. Replaces Thrive Theme Builder, Thrive Architect, and Thrive Apprentice — websites, funnels, courses, community, and CRM in one platform.
Circle
Best-in-class community, course, and membership platform. Cleaner student experience, built-in ecommerce, and far easier to manage than any WordPress solution.
Astra + Spectra
Staying on WordPress but moving off Thrive's theme and builder. Astra and Spectra give you a faster, more compatible, and more modern WordPress stack.
Get My Thrive Expertise Your Way
Convology+
Ongoing access to me, my Thrive tutorials, weekly live Q&A calls, and a community of digital entrepreneurs navigating the same tools and decisions you are.
- ✓Full Thrive tutorial library access
- ✓Weekly live Q&A calls — ask Thrive questions
- ✓Migration advice and planning support
- ✓All courses, frameworks, and tools included
Tech Help Call
A dedicated 1-on-1 session. We get into your site, your Thrive setup, or your migration together and solve it in real time — whether you need a fix, a build, or a plan.
- ✓60-minute Zoom + screen share
- ✓Hands-on in your site and Thrive setup
- ✓Builds, fixes, migrations, troubleshooting
- ✓Recording yours to keep
Real Sites. Real Results.
"Thank you Doug for stepping me into the unknown when I came in your world as a 'complete tech stack mess.' I love how simple my tech stack is and finally feel I'm not spending all my time working on the tech. I have a sense of peace with you as my secret weapon."
"Doug Lundberg is absolutely the best Thrive Themes developer with whom I've ever worked. He's also a master of integrating 3rd party technology within a Thrive-centric stack. He's easy to work with, a clear communicator, and an excellent coach."
"I've used Convology many times — debugging problems, installing plugins, integrating Thrive Leads. His help was invaluable. My website is a million times faster and more stable. Without Doug's help, I'd be lost."
"Doug from Convology was brilliant in helping me sort out my Thrive Apprentice, membership, and payment problems. I can highly recommend Doug from Convology from my experiences."
"When you work with Doug, you don't just get the basics. He goes above and beyond in every aspect to make sure that you are always proud to display the work being done. You can count on him to tell it like it is 100% of the time."
"I saw a couple of your YouTube videos and said 'this guy gets it and it's really simple the way he explains things.' I feel like I got every bit of my dollar and more with our sessions."
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you build my entire Thrive website for me?
My preferred model is 'do it with you' — working live in your site together. It's faster, more educational, and more cost-effective. For larger builds I recommend a 3-call bundle: we structure it together, I help build the framework, and you finish specific pages with guidance.
Should I be migrating away from Thrive?
Maybe. It depends entirely on your situation. If you're frustrated with the platform, not getting value from it, or building something it doesn't support well — it's worth a conversation. If Thrive is working for you, there's no reason to move. I'll give you an honest assessment either way.
What does a migration actually involve?
It depends on what you're moving. A course migration from Thrive Apprentice to HighLevel typically takes 2–3 sessions covering content export, structure rebuild, and integration setup. A full site migration from Theme Builder to Astra can take more. We assess your specific situation first and plan accordingly.
Can you go hands-on in my WordPress site?
Yes — and it's usually the fastest way to work. I can guide you click-by-click or work directly in your site via screen share. Getting hands-on means we accomplish in one hour what might take you days on your own.
Are you a designer?
No. I don't offer website design services. I can absolutely help you build your site if you know what you want it to look like — but I won't be making visual design decisions on your behalf.
What if I'm not sure what kind of help I need?
Book a single call and we'll figure it out together. Describe what you're working on, what's broken, or what you want to build — and we'll assess in the first few minutes whether one session will do it or if we need more time.
Let's Get Your Thrive
Setup Working.
Whether you're building something new, fixing something broken, or figuring out whether it's time to move on — I've been in this platform for a decade and I know the answer. Let's find it together.