In this session we will take a look at different BuddyPress plugins and discuss their features and functions so that you can build a community that people enjoy using. We will discuss what turns a BuddyPress site into a community and talk about different ways that you can recruit members via social media channels without being a nuisance. This session is intended for those new to BuddyPress and for those who might already have a BuddyPress website but are looking to add to the core functionality. Get ready to learn how to create a rocking community!

1. rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress
2. Social Auth WordPress Plugin (Premium)
3. BuddyPress Social
4. iFlyChat – Real Time WordPress Chat Plugin
5. BuddyPress Group Email Subscription
6. BuddyPress Profiles Statistics (Premium)
7. Eyes Only: User Access Shortcode
8. WangGuard
9. BP Profile Search
10.Private BP Pages

Karla Campos is the CEO of Social Media Sass a company specializing in digital marketing training and education. Social Media Sass has trained individuals in topics like WordPress, Joomla, social media, crowdfunding, blogging, content and SEO to name a few. Karla is a speaker, the winner of a Small Business Influencer award for 2013 and the author of Chronicles of a Social Media Addict. On her spare time Karla likes to build websites for her startup ideas and writes for different blogs. Karla holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Management.