Proof of Usefulness Report

A Place for Mom

Analysis completed on 1/11/2026

+686
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

A Place for Mom is a verifiable market leader in the senior care referral industry with significant revenue and reach (Unicorn status). However, the specific project submission was of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') and lacking technical detail. The high score reflects the objective reality of the business's massive scale and utility, while the penalties in Response Quality and Quality Factors reflect the poor submission effort.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+180
Audience Reach Impact+190
Technical Innovation+60
Evidence Of Traction+285
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+807
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+686

Project Details

Project URL
Description
A Place for Mom is an online platform connecting families searching for senior care services with a team of experienced advisors providing insight-driven and personalized solutions.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline