Klout is a tool that measures social media influence on a scale from 1 to 100. It considers three factors in determining a Klout score: true reach (number of people influenced), amplification (how content is spread), and network (influence of connections). The higher the levels of these factors, the more influential a user is considered and the higher their Klout score. Klout scores are used by some companies and brands to identify influential users and offer them perks or incentives.
2. Klout | noun
/Klaut/ measuring tool
Standard of Influence
Score from 1 to 100
Average score is not 50
Access to various SM sites
Three distinct measures
3. True Reach | noun
/trureech/ number of people influenced by user
Used to calculate Klout
Filters out spammers and bots for accuracy
Accounts taking action on UGC
4. Amplification | noun
/aamplifike shun/ the amount of influence
Used to calculate Klout
Tracks people who respond and spread
UGC
High reciprocated action = high score
5. Network | noun
/net werk/ influence of people engaged
Used to calculate Klout
Measures the influence of connections
More influential people = higher score
6. Is this measure relevant?
Is this measure arbitrary?
Is this measure useful?