Proof of Usefulness Report

DuuGong.com

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+5
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission for DuuGong.com contains significant red flags, most notably the demonstrably false claim that 'most people have used my product' despite a lack of verifiable search footprint or global brand recognition. While the vision of a sustainability-focused social platform is well-intentioned, the project relies on generic technologies, unclear financial metrics (confusing market cap with revenue), and lacks evidence of genuine traction. The high discrepancy between the claimed reach and observable reality results in a near-zero score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+2.50
Audience Reach Impact+0.00
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+0.00
Market Timing Relevance+1.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+4.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+5

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Our vision is to inspire planet friendly behaviour and support businesses in championing that cause. DuuGong.com is a social media platform dedicated to championing the proactive steps businesses are taking to drive improved environmental practices and community enhancing initiatives. The increased awareness driven by the platform will increase customer brand loyalty, inform customer buying decisions and increase business awareness of the standards being set by their peers.

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