Klout is likely the only service out there that does a good job at sorting social media ranks. There have been many attempts by different firms in this area, but Klout has distinctly stood apart from the bunch.
Though their tool are widely used and accepted, not many truly know how the social influence position system works. Klout, does a moment of explanation with the metrics in your profile, but what is the algorithm behind it, no one knows.
Klout has come forward with a clarification. It has set up a fresh section on their site that will tell you how the entirely system acts.
Different divisions contain, what is Klout influence, The Klout Score, Topics and the Information.
A good try from the firm, it distinctly amends their “credibility” and “influence”.
Check it out here – Understanding Klout.