Proof of Usefulness Report

HFB Technologies

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+515
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

HFB Technologies is a verified, established web design and marketing agency with significant traction (54 employees, estimated $7M revenue, 4,500+ completed projects). While the business metrics place it in a high-performing tier comparable to or exceeding the calibration benchmark, the submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing lazy responses ('everyone') and demonstrably false traction claims ('most people have used my product'). The final score rewards the verifiable real-world success and scale of the agency while penalizing the lack of technical innovation (standard service model) and the poor quality of the application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+175.0
Audience Reach Impact+80.0
Technical Innovation+37.5
Evidence Of Traction+135.0
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+490
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+515

Project Details

Description
We host and design custom made websites for other business owners. Also do social media marketing and networking.

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