Proof of Usefulness Report

AO Johnson

Analysis completed on 2/5/2026

+15
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission represents a local freelance web development agency but suffers significantly from hyperbolic and unverifiable claims. Assertions such as the audience being 'everyone' and that 'most people have used my product' undermine the credibility of the entry. While the service (Wordpress/Shopify development) has inherent utility for small businesses, the reported metrics (team of 6 with $500k all-time revenue over 10 years) imply a very small-scale operation or part-time effort rather than a scalable technology venture. The response quality was low, lacking specific technical or growth details.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+5.0
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+2.5
Market Timing Relevance+4.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+13.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+15

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Freelance Website Development in the Twin Cities - Minneapolis & St. Paul MN area. Wordpress, Squarespace & Shopify ecommerce web design for Small Business.

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