Proof of Usefulness Report

Grow Advertising

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+14
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission contains significant contradictions and red flags. The description outlines a PPC network for 'blacklisted industries' (crypto, vape), likely referring to the 2018 rebranding of 'The Smoke Exchange', yet the business type is listed as 'TV Commercial Campaigns' (matching a different entity, growads.com). The launch date of 1999 is historically impossible for the described crypto/vape business model. Claims such as 'space-technology' and 'most people have used my product' are demonstrably false and undermine credibility. No verifiable traction data was provided.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+40
Real World Utility Quality Factor+0.5
Audience Reach Impact+0
Audience Reach Impact Quality Factor+0.5
Technical Innovation+10
Technical Innovation Quality Factor+0.5
Evidence Of Traction+0
Evidence Of Traction Quality Factor+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+60
Market Timing Relevance Quality Factor+0.5
Functional Completeness+0
Response Quality Quality Factor+0.5
Subtotal+14.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+14

Project Details

Project URL
growadvertising.com
Description
Grow Advertising is a pay-per-click advertising exchange, similar to Google Adwords, for the legal blacklisted industries.\n\nThese include the marijuana industry, vape/e-cig, cryptocurrencies, pharma and supplements, gambling and betting, and more.\n\nOur technology allows publishers and advertisers to buy and sell advertising space in a real-time auction-based environment.

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