Proof of Usefulness Report

Aspects of History

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+39
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Aspects of History is a verifiable, active digital and print magazine operating since December 2020, featuring interviews with established historians (e.g., Dan Jones). However, the project submission contains significant exaggerations and red flags, such as the claim that "most people have used my product" and a confusing "17,000,000 marketcap" figure which likely misrepresents the financial reality of a niche publication. While the project demonstrates real-world utility for its specific historical niche and has sustained operations for over 5 years, the submission's lack of credible data and inflated reach claims heavily penalize the score. It fits the 'Minimal Traction' profile (0–100) due to its niche nature (<50k estimated users) and poor evidence quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+3.00
Technical Innovation+3.00
Evidence Of Traction+7.50
Market Timing Relevance+5.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+37.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.04
Final Score+39

Project Details

Project URL
aspectsofhistory.com
Description
Aspects of History is a new magazine and website, launched in December 2020, dedicated to profiling historical writers and their work. Published bi-monthly, the magazine will feature articles, interviews, short stories and book reviews by established and debut authors alike. As well as being available to download online through our website, Aspects of History will be published as a Kindle and print edition, available through Amazon. In addition, if you are an historian or historical novelist and would like to submit an article or arrange an Author Platform with Aspects of History to help raise your sales and author profile, please contact us. Oliver Webb-Carter, having studied Ancient History and Classical Archaeology at the University of Warwick, worked in the City of London for nearly two decades, before deciding to return to his first love, History. He is the editor and a founder of Aspects of History.

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