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Awesome Motive Announces Thrive Themes Growth Tool Suite Acquisition

Awesome Motive, Inc | January 24, 2023 | Read time : 02:11 min

Awesome Motive Announces Thrive Themes Growth Tool Suite

On January 23, 2023, Awesome Motive, a software and media enterprise with over 21 million websites employing their software, announced the acquisition of Thrive Themes, the company creating powerful small business growth tools for WordPress. Thrive Themes' growth tool suite is used by over 200,000 website owners to quickly build high-converting websites that result in more email subscribers, revenue generation, and satisfied customers.

The acquisition of Thrive Themes further solidifies Awesome Motive's position in the WordPress and online marketing space as it continues to deliver innovative solutions that assist small businesses in growing and competing with larger corporations.

Syed Balkhi, CEO of Awesome Motive, shared, "Easy to use online marketing tools that deliver results is essential for small business success, especially in today's economic environment." He added, "Thrive is a well-known and respected brand that has a long-history of helping businesses improve their online marketing efforts. We are excited to welcome them to the Awesome Motive family, so we can help more of our customers create thriving online businesses."

(Source – PR Newswire)

Other solutions by Awesome Motive that help small businesses develop their online presence include WPForms, OptinMonster, AIOSEO, and MonsterInsights. In addition, customers can get even better results with a potent mix of growth tools in the Thrive Themes suite.

About Awesome Motive

Florida-based Awesome Motive is a software development company offering tools and training that help small businesses grow and compete with large enterprises. It has developed popular tools such as OptinMonster, WPBeginner, WPForms, MonsterInsights, SeedProd, All In One SEO, PushEngage and Smash Balloon, among others. With more than 20 million websites using Awesome Motive's solutions, the company is considered an innovator in the industry. It aims to help its customers stay ahead of the curve and gain a competitive advantage.

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