Proof of Usefulness Report

Localis

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+21
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a legitimate existing marketing agency (Localis) established in 2010 with verifiable operations. However, the submission quality is critically low, characterized by unprofessional details ('ShadowFang'), hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product'), and confused financial metrics ('all time marketcap' likely referring to lifetime revenue). While the company appears to have a moderate team size and operational history, the lack of verifiable evidence, absence of technical innovation, and poor response quality result in a score reflecting minimal proven usefulness in this context.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+9.00
Audience Reach Impact+2.00
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+5.00
Market Timing Relevance+1.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+18.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+21

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Localis is a marketing firm comprised of two distinct divisions, each of which have rapidly expanded over the last six years. The Internet Division specializes in Local SEO, Social Media Marketing campaigns, PPC Advertising campaigns, E-Mail Marketing campaigns, Optimized Website Design and Consulting for Local businesses. We increase your businesses online presence, ensuring customers can find you online and off. The Newspaper Division provides local newspapers with new customer acquisition, telemarketing, and customer service support. Localis has over 60 clients, which include local newspapers all over the United States. We are a fast growing company with over 80 sales representatives currently employed.

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