Proof of Usefulness Report

Astoundworx Ltd.

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+21
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents an existing digital agency in South Africa (Astoundworx), confirmed via external directories. However, the submission quality is critically low, featuring a mismatched project name ('ThunderClaw'), hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product'), and ambiguous financial data ('marketcap: 500000'). While the business provides standard design services, the lack of verifiable traction, specific problem-solution fit, or technical innovation results in a low score typical of a small, local service business with a poor submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+9.0
Audience Reach Impact+1.5
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+2.5
Market Timing Relevance+4.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+18
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+21

Project Details

Project URL
astoundworx.co.za
Description
Since inception in 2020 we have been a company that cares deeply about the growth and improvement of small and medium companies. We offer our clients a wide range of services from Branding Solutions, Copywritng and UI & UX. Our versatility gives our clients the opportunity to have their branding and web solutions done by a business that knows the ins and outs of design. We know and understand that it is not easy to start a company and grow it but with the help of amazing brand image conception, internet presence and graphic design, your company become more recognizable, allowing it to stay in the mind of you clients and perspective clients. There are three things that we uphold: - We ensure a culture of innovation. - We are a customer centric organization. - We place emphasis on quality over quantity. We want to help you improve your brand image or even start off with a bang. Lets work!!

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