Proof of Usefulness Report

Alongside

Analysis completed on 1/9/2026

+32
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

While 'Alongside' (alongside.com) is a verifiable HR technology company acquired by CareerBeacon, this specific submission contains significant red flags and low-quality data. The claims that 'most people have used my product' and the audience is 'everyone' are objectively false for a B2B recruitment tool. The submitter name ('AncientHeart') and revenue data ('marketcap: null') further degrade credibility. The score reflects the existence of the underlying platform but heavily penalizes the lack of verifiable evidence and hyperbolic claims in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+9
Audience Reach Impact+5
Technical Innovation+3
Evidence Of Traction+7
Market Timing Relevance+3
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+28
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+32

Project Details

Project URL
alongside.com
Description
Alongside is a company that specializes in providing innovative recruitment solutions designed to streamline the hiring process for businesses. Through their platform, they offer tools and services that help employers attract, engage, and hire the right talent efficiently. Alongside focuses on enhancing the recruitment experience by offering features such as job posting distribution, candidate management, and employer branding. Their goal is to connect companies with qualified candidates while simplifying the complexities of recruitment, making it easier for businesses to build strong teams.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Chatbots, Marketing, Creative Agency
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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