Proof of Usefulness Report

HowEngineeringWorks

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+25
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'HowEngineeringWorks' is a functional educational blog/Q&A site for engineering students, verified via search to have active content indexed through late 2025. However, the submission contains significant hyperbole and unverifiable claims. The stated audience of 'everyone' and traction of 'most people' are demonstrably false for a niche academic blog. The '17000000 marketcap' claim lacks currency specification or financial proof and likely conflates content metrics (e.g., views) with valuation. While the site provides real-world utility for its specific niche, the low-quality submission and lack of verifiable growth data result in a score reflecting 'Minimal Traction' (0–100 range).

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15.00
Audience Reach Impact+2.00
Technical Innovation+1.50
Evidence Of Traction+2.50
Market Timing Relevance+5.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+26.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+25

Project Details

Project URL
Description
www.howengworks.com

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