Proof of Usefulness Report

Brand Funnel

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+9
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission for 'Brand Funnel' (labeled 'StarForge') suffers from severe credibility issues, including hyperbolic traction claims ('most people have used my product') and contradictory metadata. While the core concept of lead generation has utility, the lack of specific evidence, the unrealistic reach ('everyone'), and the confused revenue metrics ('marketcap' for an agency) result in a score reflecting minimal verifiable value and low submission quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+3.75
Audience Reach Impact+1.00
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+0.63
Market Timing Relevance+2.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+8.38
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+9

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Erhalte jede Woche qualifizierte Kundenanfragen – direkt in Dein Postfach oder als Kalendereintrag, um Deine Vertriebsziele zu erreichen.

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