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17 Alternatives to Klout As we wrote about earlier this week, Klout has reworked its algorithms, and your scores have changed. Some have gone up, some down. Despite claiming more transparency with their algorithms, they are still mostly opaque and mysterious. As one of our readers commented, "Klout just pulled a Netflix, taking trust off the table." So while they tinker with their code, you might want to explore other alternatives that can help you measure your social media effectiveness. Before I run through the services, let's discuss eight different issues with social media metrics and how the ideal metric should be constructed. There is no single number that can really be universally useful. So what alternatives to Klout are out there, and are any of them any better at capturing what you should be doing better for your social media activities? Twitter-only metrics Twitter Score gives you a single score (I got a 2 out of 10, which seems somewhat low). Facebook-only metrics Google-owned metrics Multiple site focus

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15 Google+ Sites & Services for Power Users Using Google+? Add Mashable to your circles. You'll get the latest about new Google+ features and tips and tricks for using the platform as well as top social media and technology news. Although it's only been in existence for a month, we've seen a number of Google+-related websites and services spring up across the web. From directories where you can find new Plussers, to sites that will show you the hottest posts and even resources that will help you get more out of the service, we've rounded up 15 fab online destinations. As you might expect from such a fledgling service, some of the sites are a work-in-progress, but we're bookmarking them in the hope they will develop into useful resources. Have a read of our suggestions for third-party Google+ sites below and please share in the comments any other services you've seen that you'd recommend to your fellow Plussers. Additional research by Stephanie Buck