Proof of Usefulness Report

SearchNode

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+434
Proof of Usefulness Score
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SearchNode is a verified success, having been acquired by Nosto in 2022. It provided high-utility SaaS search solutions to major enterprise clients (e.g., Decathlon, Euronics). However, the submission itself contained poor, exaggerated claims ('audience: everyone') and lacked data. The high score is driven by external verification of the project's exit and client base, while the low Quality Factors reflect the lack of evidence provided in the input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+157.5
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+90.0
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+482.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+434

Project Details

Project URL
searchnode.com
Description
SearchNode is the SaaS search solution for medium-big eCommerce companies, who want to optimize their on-site search, for maximum revenue. Our product is combined with AI-powered search engine technology and solutions developers, highly skilled in search to provide professional customization services.\n\nUnlike usual SaaS search vendors, we work on each client search individually, not just provide them with a one-size-fits-all tool, where clients need to do a lot of manual work.\n\nHardcoding is not how we work. SearchNode developers adapt search algorithms to meet the client’s business and language specifics, provide custom-ranking algorithms, optimize long-tail queries, and make data-driven improvements. This creates scalable search improvements and search experience flourishes.\n\nSearchNode is like getting a quality of in-house developer team, without having to hire one.

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