Proof of Usefulness Report

OTA Expert

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+9
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission presents a B2B hotel revenue management tool but suffers from severe credibility issues. Despite claiming a 2014 launch and 'leading' status, the project has no visible search footprint. The submission contains demonstrably false or low-quality claims, such as defining the audience as 'everyone' and asserting 'most people have used my product' for a niche industrial tool. The financial figures appear mislabeled or exaggerated.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+5.00
Audience Reach Impact+0.00
Technical Innovation+1.50
Evidence Of Traction+0.00
Market Timing Relevance+1.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+7.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+9

Project Details

Project URL
ota.expert
Description
OTA Expert is the leading technology provider for revenue management of hotels within the online travel agency market. OTA Expert provides smart-price recommendations to maximize revenue-share of a hotel on online travel agencies using state-of-art algorithms developed by top-notch experts. OTA Expert's technology implements an optimal pricing strategy for a hotel by analyzing the online travel agency market and its competitors without requiring any data from its property management system.

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