Proof of Usefulness Report

Digital Bark

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+80
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Digital Bark appears to be a legitimate but niche management consultancy focused on social housing technology. The submission suffers significantly from poor data quality, including hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and misused financial terminology ('marketcap' for revenue/valuation). While the core service has real-world utility for its specific sector, the lack of scalable technology, minimal verifiable traction, and low-quality response limit its Proof of Usefulness score to the 'Minimal Traction' tier.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility0.25)
Audience Reach Impact0.20)
Technical Innovation0.15)
Evidence Of Traction0.25)
Market Timing Relevance0.10)
Functional Completeness0.05)
Subtotal87.0)
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+80

Project Details

Description
Dave Loudon's Digital Bark is a vehicle for delivering customer excellence in social housing through the adoption and best practice in housing technology, Systems and data governance

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