Sentence:  Rowan, like most teenagers on the internet, wasn't after fame or money, though he made a decent amount — at one point $10,000 a month and more, he said. What Rowan wanted was <WSD>clout</WSD>. On the internet, <WSD>clout</WSD> is a social currency that can be used to obtain just about anything. Rack up enough while you're young, and doors everywhere begin to open. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  Influence or effectiveness, especially political.