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Clout Clock vs Top Website
One is a list of top sites. The other is a game your city plays every day.
The short version
Static top-site lists rank by whatever metric they started with, and they rarely move. Clout Clock is a live leaderboard per city: attention decays daily, rankings move every day, and anyone can join for free.
Where Clout Clock differs
- City leaderboards. 35 cities plus a global board. A local shop competes for its own city's crown — winnable, not buried in a global index.
- Rankings that actually move. 1 clout decays per listing per day, so the board shows who's earning attention today.
- It's a game people play. Visitors give clout, share listing links, and check back — a static list gives them no reason to return.
- Free, forever. 250 starting clout, permanent free tier, optional one-time packs ($5–$60).
- Honest by design. No guaranteed-traffic promises; clout buys visibility inside the game, and anti-cheat is always on.
Where a static list fits better
If you just want a one-time citation on a big index page, a static list does that. If you want a living ranking your audience can influence — and a fair chance to climb — that's the leaderboard game.
FAQ
What is the main difference between Clout Clock and Top Website?
Top Website maintains a static list of top sites. Clout Clock is a live game: every listing starts with 250 free clout and loses 1 per day, so rankings always reflect who is earning attention right now.
Why does daily decay matter?
Static lists reward whoever got there first. Daily decay means a new listing can climb today — the board reflects current attention, not history.
Can a small local business compete on Clout Clock?
Yes — that's the point of the city boards. 35 city leaderboards plus a global board mean a local shop competes for its own city, not against every site on the internet.
What does it cost?
Listing is free with 250 starting clout and no credit card. Optional one-time clout packs run $5–$60 if you want to top up.
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