As a blogger within the parenting niche it is very competitive, I have been following with interest others views on Klout and if it has any influence at all. Some argue that PR/businesses are more likely to look at you if your Klout score is above a certain number.

I have a Klout of 86, so am often ignored/pushed out by a “A number” of other bloggers in my niche as I am still quite new.

Do you agree that Klout is important? Or is it just yet another stat?

Here is a link to an SME article about Klout that might help: http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/is-klout-a-good-judge-of-your-social-media-influence/ 
@therealsupermum

Also, Emma, if you are offering quality content, you will rise to the top. And, yes, the parenting arena is very full of “experts.” Be qualified with personal experience and offer specific how-to help and foundational principles and you surface. @therealsupermum

I must admit – i find myself almost addicted to Klout.  This isn’t a good thing.  While I know there are guidelines that rule the score, I find it almost frustrating to watch my score bounce.  

I think it is something to use as a tool…as part of your marketing your personal/social/professional brand…but shouldn’t be looked too much upon as a key factor.  

@therealsupermum You have an 86, but you’re still getting pushed out? Craziness!!
Klout is a great indicator of whether you’re doing social media right, rather than if you’re actually powerful, cool, and important. I mean, we know you are, but that’s a different matter.

Basically, Klout is an indicator of whether you can get people to do something, like click a link or forward a link or use your name in a Tweet. It also tells you whether you’re actually doing stuff you need to, like writing blog content you can get people interested in reading.