Proof of Usefulness Report

Recommended By

Analysis completed on 3/8/2026

+28
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project addresses a highly relevant and emerging market need (Generative Engine Optimization/GEO) with excellent timing as AI search grows. However, the submission suffers from severe credibility issues, most notably the demonstrably false claim that 'most people have used my product' for a newly launched B2B agency with no verifiable digital footprint. The terminology 'marketcap' is misapplied to a service agency, and the 'Internet' is listed as the sole technology, indicating a lack of technical depth or detail. While the business concept is sound, the lack of execution evidence, zero web presence, and hyperbolic claims result in a very low score.

Ready to Compete for $150k+ in Prizes?

Move this data into a HackerNoon blog draft to become eligible for your share of $150k+ in cash and software prizes

View All Reports

Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+70
Audience Reach Impact+5
Technical Innovation+10
Evidence Of Traction+0
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+29
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+28

Project Details

Project URL
recommendedby.ai
Description
A specialist agency helping companies increase their visibility in AI generated answers. We help brands get their products, services and experiences recommend by AI. AI is starting to replace traditional search engines and consumers are turning to software such as ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity and Gemini to get direct recommendations on what to buy, who to use and where to visit. We provide training workshops and strategic support to help companies refine their digital footprint to ensure that they are found, understood and recommended by AI models. Think of this as Search Engine Optimisation (SEO for a the new world of AI, and we call it Generative Engine Optimisation.

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