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About Us

Meet our powerhouse all-female tech team.

We build websites that work hard behind the scenes and feel easy to use day to day. We take the stress out of the technical side and keep the process clear, approachable, and human, so our creators and brands can grow with confidence.

See Our Work

  • Small team. Big impact.

  • 10+ years in business
    250+ custom websites launched
    100M+ monthly impressions powered

  • Lindsay Pruitt

    Lindsay Pruitt

    Owner + Managing Director

    Based in Gig Harbor, Washington, Lindsay is the founder of Made to Thrive and a seasoned WordPress developer with 15 years of hands-on experience. Her focus is on helping content creators and business owners elevate their online presence and monetize their websites. Lindsay balances work with being a military wife and mom to two preteens (and two loveable labs), and finds joy in exploring new places and enjoying good food and coffee.

  • Sam McGuire

    Samantha McGuire

    Lead WordPress Developer + Support Tech

    Based in Alberta, Canada, Sam is an experienced WordPress developer, specializing in coding custom themes since 2015. She enjoys the challenges of coding unique features for clients, and brings creativity and kindness to her projects and tech support. Outside of work, Sam finds joy in the culinary arts, trail running, and exploring the outdoors. She loves venturing to new places with her husband, two sons, and their trusty four-legged companion.

  • Jess Rideout

    Jess Rideout

    WordPress Developer + Support Tech

    Based in Saskatchewan, Canada, Jess transitioned from biotechnology to a devoted developer. Now deeply engaged in the WordPress ecosystem, Jess relishes finding inventive ways to enhance her development efficiency and bring designs to life. Beyond the screen, Jess finds joy in sewing, gardening, and exploring nature on hikes, where she loves identifying various plant and animal species. Her cherished companion is her beloved old dog, Bourgeois.

  • Kate Busby

    Kate Busby

    Shopify Developer + Ecommerce Strategist

    Originally from Chicago (and now based permanently in Lisbon, Portugal!) Kate is our resident Shopify expert. With 8 years of experience, she is passionate about developing custom ecommerce sites that are both intuitive to use and visually stunning. Outside of work, Kate enjoys exploring Lisbon’s cobblestone alleys with her husband, Paul, and their feline companion, Amalia. Amidst the city’s charm, inspiration always flows for both digital work and the art of a well-lived life.

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Our Approach

  • Confident, but never cocky.

    We’ve seen our fair share of complicated, messy sites and know how to bring order to the chaos.

  • Clear, honest, and upfront.

    We’re honest about our technical capabilities and forward about costs, timelines and potential snags.

  • Efficient and respectful of your time.

    With an easy process we’ve refined for over a decade, we’re always on time and never over-scheduled so we can keep things moving.

  • Reliable, start to finish.

    Clear communication is essential to a smooth project, so we’re quick to respond and deliver without wasting time or billing for blurry goalposts.

  • We’re genuinely excited about our work.

    We approach our work and our client relationships with positive momentum, optimistic energy and genuine excitement. We’re in this together!

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Trusted by leading brands and creators.

Experience matters when the stakes are high. We build reliable sites that make things easier, even when they’re complex behind the scenes, so you can focus on your content and your business.

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