Proof of Usefulness Report

CDCreative

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+7
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project appears to be a standard freelance creative services portfolio (Claude Detillieux/CDCreative) misrepresented with hyperbolic and inaccurate data. The submission claims a team size of 350 and that 'most people have used my product,' which contradicts the nature of a personal service business and lacks credible evidence. The mention of a 'marketcap' of 50,000 further confuses the financial metrics. While the underlying service has basic utility, the submission quality is spam-like and devoid of verifiable traction.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+5.0
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+0.0
Evidence Of Traction+0.0
Market Timing Relevance+1.0
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal+7
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+7

Project Details

Project URL
cdcreative.ca
Description
Providing marketing and creative direction, writing and design services for web, print and video to local and international clients for over 12 years. Claude Detillieux takes pride in helping his clients to grow their businesses through the proper use of marketing communication.

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