Proof of Usefulness Report

Catherine Mee Marketing & Professional Services

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+20
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes a standard professional services agency rather than a technology product. While the business services (marketing) have utility, the PoU score is heavily penalized due to the lack of technical innovation, a mismatch between the project name ('IronShade') and description, and demonstrably false or exaggerated claims regarding traction ('most people have used my product') and audience reach ('everyone').

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15.0
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+0.0
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+4.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+21.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+20

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Catherine Mee Marketing is a full-service marketing agency that specializes in creating custom marketing strategies for businesses that want to drive growth and increase brand awareness. With over a decade of experience in sales, marketing, communications, and PR campaigns, Catherine Mee founded the company with a mission to help businesses stand out from the crowd and connect with their audience in a meaningful way. At Catherine Mee Marketing, we believe that the key to successful marketing is not just being louder than your competition, but being strategic and impactful in your messaging. Our team of experts works collaboratively with clients to develop comprehensive marketing plans that fit their unique needs and goals, from concept to execution. We take pride in building lasting relationships with our clients, serving as a trusted partner in their success. Our services include market research, branding, content creation, social media management, email marketing, SEO, PPC advertising, event planning, and more. We use a data-driven approach to measure the success of our campaigns and make data-driven decisions to optimize our clients' marketing efforts. Whether you are a small business or a large corporation, we have the expertise and resources to help you achieve your marketing goals. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional results that help our clients grow their businesses and reach their full potential. Contact us today to learn how Catherine Mee Marketing can help your business succeed.

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