Proof of Usefulness Report

PicClick

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+633
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

PicClick is a highly successful, long-standing e-commerce aggregator (launched 2008) with verifiable revenue ($5M-$10M/year) and traffic (~4M monthly visits). While the submission itself was of extremely low quality (claiming 'everyone' as the audience and providing no data), independent verification confirms it is a 'Much Larger Scale' project comparable to or exceeding the calibration reference. The high score reflects the project's proven market value and utility, heavily penalized in the 'Response Quality' and 'Quality Factor' multipliers due to the lack of effort in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+220.0
Audience Reach Impact+144.0
Technical Innovation+72.0
Evidence Of Traction+190.0
Market Timing Relevance+75.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+703.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+633

Project Details

Project URL
picclick.com
Description
PicClick is an innovative online shopping platform that enhances the user experience by providing a visual search engine for e-commerce sites like eBay. Operating through its domain, picclick.com, the company offers a unique and efficient way for users to browse and discover products by displaying search results in a visually appealing and easily navigable format. This approach allows users to quickly scan through numerous items, making it easier to find exactly what they are looking for. PicClick's interface is designed to streamline the shopping process, saving time and improving the overall online shopping experience.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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