Proof of Usefulness Report

Here Magazine

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+46
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

While 'Here Magazine' is a legitimate, award-winning independent architecture publication in New Zealand filling a market void left by Bauer Media in 2020, this submission is deeply flawed. The claims regarding audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product') are demonstrably false and unprofessional. The 'marketcap' figure likely refers to cumulative small-business revenue (~$500k NZD), indicating a viable niche business but limited scalability. The lack of technical innovation (standard publishing) and the low quality of the submission (imprecise metrics, pseudonym usage) heavily penalize the score, placing it in the 'Minimal Traction' tier relative to high-growth technology projects.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.0
Audience Reach Impact+3.0
Technical Innovation+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+6.25
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+39
Usefulness Multiplierx1.18
Final Score+46

Project Details

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Description
Here is an architecture magazine about New Zealand houses. It's also about community, independent business, art, design and making.

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