Proof of Usefulness Report

Referral Rock

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+377

Proof of Usefulness Score

Certified Problem Solver

Referral Rock is a verified, profitable SaaS company (approx. $2M+ ARR, 1000+ customers) founded by Josh Ho. While the external reality of the business is strong, the project submission itself was of very low quality, containing hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and missing data. The score reflects the high real-world utility and proven traction of the verified entity, significantly penalized for the unreliable and lazy submission details.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+191.25

Audience Reach Impact+42.00

Technical Innovation+67.50

Evidence Of Traction+93.75

Market Timing Relevance+75.00

Functional Completeness+2.50

Subtotal+472

Usefulness Multiplierx0.8

Final Score+378

Project Details

Project URL

referralrock.com

Description

Referral Rock is a referral marketing software service that helps online and offline businesses get more customers by using the power of their own network. \n\nWe are a scrappy self-funded company that has built up a book of over 1000 paying customers by building a customer driven product.\n\nEvery successful business knows that relationships are one of a business’s most valuable assets. Our vision is that businesses should nurture all their relationships (not just ones driving towards a sale) and make word of mouth a channel for growth.

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