Proof of Usefulness Report

City of Woodland

Analysis completed on 1/17/2026

+43
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission represents an established municipal government (City of Woodland, CA) rather than a specific technology product. While the entity has high intrinsic utility and a verifiable population base (~60k residents) and workforce, the submission fails to define a distinct technological innovation or growth trajectory relevant to a PoU evaluation. The score acknowledges the legitimacy of the organization but is heavily constrained by the lack of technical specifics, low submission quality, and the hyper-local nature of the audience.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18
Audience Reach Impact+6
Technical Innovation+0
Evidence Of Traction+13
Market Timing Relevance+1
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+39
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+43

Project Details

Description
We are a full service local government in a city of over 60,000 residents. We have several departments including: Administration, Community Development, Community Services, Public Works, Woodland Fire Department, Woodland Police Department and Woodland Library.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development, Social Media, Administrative
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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