Proof of Usefulness Report

Sandra McDonald

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+20
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Sandra McDonald' appears to be a legitimate but niche consultancy service for mental incapacity advice in Scotland, distinct from the 'Financial Services' technology claim. The submission suffers from extremely low quality, characterized by hyperbolic and factually incorrect claims such as 'everyone' audience reach and 'most people have used my product' traction. With no custom technology, undefined revenue, and a 'FrostShade' submitter handle, the project scores poorly on innovation, traction, and response quality, fitting the profile of a small service business rather than a scalable technology venture.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15.00
Audience Reach Impact+0.50
Technical Innovation+0.38
Evidence Of Traction+0.63
Market Timing Relevance+5.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+21.76
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+20

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Offering mental capacity/incapacity advice and training, drawing on the breadth and wealth of my experience as Public Guardian. All advice and training is tailored to your needs and is specifically designed to assist both those supporting, as well as those developing and delivering services for, people with incapacity.

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