Proof of Usefulness Report

SelectSoftware Reviews

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+240
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

SelectSoftware Reviews is a verifiable, profitable, and bootstrapped business serving a distinct niche (HR software buyers) with solid traffic (~300k claimed reach) and a real team. However, the project submission quality was extremely poor, featuring hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') and missing data, which significantly penalized the Response Quality score. Despite the lazy submission, external evidence confirms strong real-world utility and traction comparable to a mid-sized established media brand.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75.0
Audience Reach Impact+48.0
Technical Innovation+18.0
Evidence Of Traction+80.0
Market Timing Relevance+28.0
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+250
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+240

Project Details

Description
Each month over 100,000 companies use our research to find and buy the right software. We are a profitable, bootstrapped company growing quickly and looking for talented people to join our remote only team.

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