Proof of Usefulness Report

Craigslist

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+655
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project represents Craigslist, a cornerstone of the internet economy with undeniable real-world utility and massive global reach. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, featuring a copy-pasted meta description ('Get the most recent info...'), incorrect technology tags ('news-journalism'), and lazy traction claims. While the platform's legacy and scale justify a high baseline score (comparable to the 'Much Larger Scale' calibration), the poor response quality and lack of specific evidence in the application prevent it from achieving a top-tier score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+250
Audience Reach Impact+200
Technical Innovation+48
Evidence Of Traction+200
Market Timing Relevance+70
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+770
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+655

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Get the most recent info and news about Craigslist on HackerNoon, where 10k+ technologists publish stories for 4M+ monthly readers.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
News Journalism
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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