Proof of Usefulness Report

Mountain Goat Websites

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+12
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project claims to be a web design agency but has no visible search engine footprint, which is a critical failure for this industry. The submission contains hyperbolic and demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and misuses financial terminology ('marketcap'). With no verifiable traction, a generic description, and a low-effort submission, the project scores exceptionally low on the PoU scale.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+5.0
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+2.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+11
Usefulness Multiplierx1.09
Final Score+12

Project Details

Description
Mountain Goat Websites creates and maintains web sites for companies large and small. Specializing in membership and eCommerce sites. We offer website design, development, hosting, and maintenance plans to keep your website healthy!

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