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Why You Should Care About Klout

Ari Herzog

The recent addition of LinkedIn to the mix of social media considered when calculating a Klout score has left many wondering about Klout, how to raise your score, and whether it matters after all. Have you heard of Klout ? What is Klout? Klout’s algorithm strives to measure a user’s online influence.

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What’s Your Score? How Klout and PeerIndex Affect Social Engagement

Idaconcpts

Individuals use it to connect and share globally, and businesses have realized its immense potential for extending brand reach. Klout and PeerIndex, the two major players in measuring social influence, have only been around for a few years but have already made a mark on digital engagement. What Does All of This Mean?

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Bing and Instagram – How will they affect Klout scores?

Janet Fouts

Klout recently announced the addition of Instagram interaction and Bing searches to their algorithm. While I don’t take Klout scores as the be-all end-all of social value, it’s still a useful metrics tool when evaluating how much an individual or a brand engages with the rest of the world.

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6 Critically Undervalued Social Media Success Metrics

Convince & Convert

The truth is that there are at least 25 viable metrics you can use to evaluate the success of your social media efforts. Here are the 6 critically undervalued social media success metrics. Rather than paying rapt attention to the number of Twitter followers you’ve corralled, instead look at your Klout score. Search Volume.

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The 4 Marketing Metrics Mandates

Convince & Convert

I recently gave a presentation to the Measured Marketing Roundtable at Techpoint , Indiana’s technology and economic development association, that outlines these new metric must-dos. The 4 Modern Metrics Mandates. Now, there are 4 Metrics Mandates: 1. Thus, the best metrics are those that measure behavior.

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Seriously, What’s “A Like” Worth on Facebook?

Direct Marketing Observations

Do you believe in the Klout score? My view on this is that FB likes is not the right metric, but I am not sure what is… Great Question isn’t it? Here was my protracted, elongated and expanded version of the original answer… You’re views on the right metric are dead on. of direct ticket sales.

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How does your brand look on social media?

Janet Fouts

A potential employer can use a variety of tools to see how well you manage your personal brand online. After all, if you can’t make your own brand stand out how are you going to help them with theirs? This is a brand new tool to see how engaged your Facebook page is with your fans. Looking for a job in marketing?

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