Proof of Usefulness Report

Ideas and Pixels

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+23
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission represents a regional web design agency but is heavily penalized for hyperbolic and unverifiable claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product' and 'audience: everyone'). The use of 'marketcap' to describe revenue ($2.5M) for a 30-person team over 15 years suggests data inconsistency or a misunderstanding of financial metrics. While the business likely has local utility, the lack of technical innovation and the low quality of the submission inputs result in a low Proof of Usefulness score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+11.25
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+2.4
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+5.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+21.15
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+23

Project Details

Description
Ideas and Pixels is a web design and marketing company based in Cincinnati, Ohio. We're about far more than pushing pixels; we develop company's brands through the use of websites and marketing campaigns -- ones that transcend creativity without forgetting about practicality.

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