Proof of Usefulness Report

AskGogo

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+536
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

AskGogo is a legitimate and highly relevant project in the South African market, addressing a critical barrier—mobile data costs—by offering a data-free classifieds marketplace. Verified sources (Crossfin Technology Holdings) confirm the platform has achieved significant traction, claiming over 1 million users and integration with the widely used MoyaApp. However, the submission itself was of very poor quality, featuring vague technical descriptions ('Internet'), hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product'), and confusing financial metrics ('all time marketcap: 2500000'). Despite the low effort of the submission entry, the underlying project demonstrates substantial real-world utility and market fit within the informal economy.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85
Audience Reach Impact+80
Technical Innovation+60
Evidence Of Traction+75
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+20
Subtotal+550
Usefulness Multiplierx0.975
Final Score+536

Project Details

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Description
Ask Gogo is South Africa's only data-free classifieds and market place, enabling millions of South Africans to safely buy, sell, trade, and seek employment, without using their mobile data. Ask Gogo also works to develop partnerships and product offerings that specifically save our users time and money through offerings unique to the platform.

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