Proof of Usefulness Report

ReferralCandy

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+492
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

ReferralCandy is a verified, established SaaS business (founded 2009) with estimated annual revenue of $5M+ and over 30,000 merchants. While the project itself possesses high real-world utility and traction, the submission provided was of extremely low quality, containing vague claims ('everyone', 'most people') and missing key metrics. The final score reflects the verified strength of the business entity, significantly penalized by low Quality Factors due to the lack of evidence in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+190
Audience Reach Impact+80
Technical Innovation+68.25
Evidence Of Traction+138
Market Timing Relevance+68
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+546.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+492

Project Details

Description
We build easy-to-use, self-serve software products that help small and medium businesses to grow and succeed. \n\nReferralCandy helps ecommerce stores increase sales by getting customers to refer their friends. Our SaaS app accelerates word-of-mouth referrals for online stores around the world.\n\n\n

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