Proof of Usefulness Report

Bowland Recruitment Ltd.

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+8
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission presents significant red flags, including hyperbolic and demonstrably false claims regarding traction ('most people have used my product'). While the stated business domain (recruitment) has utility, the lack of a visible digital footprint for 'bowland.net', the discrepancy between the project name and user handle ('SilentHunter'), and the low-quality input data indicate a lack of serious professional intent or technical innovation.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+5.00
Audience Reach Impact+1.00
Technical Innovation+0.00
Evidence Of Traction+0.00
Market Timing Relevance+1.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+7.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+8

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Bowland Recruitment Ltd are a family run building services recruitment business, offering a complete technical recruitment service of the highest standard to commercial and professional organisations.

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