Proof of Usefulness Report

Square1

Analysis completed on 2/15/2026

+519
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Square1 is a well-established software development agency based in Ireland with significant verified traction (125 employees, IIA awards, high-profile clients). While the project demonstrates strong commercial viability and scale, the submission itself was low-quality, relying on copy-pasted marketing text and vague claims (e.g., audience reach: 'everyone'). The score reflects the company's solid real-world footing and longevity, heavily penalized by the lack of specific insight and poor submission effort.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+150.0
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+48.0
Evidence Of Traction+191.25
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+494.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+519

Project Details

Project URL
square1.io
Description
Square1 is a creative online and mobile software development company. We have acquired a highly focused and qualified team to deliver the best service and products to our customers. Through our experience and knowledge, we've been responsible for building and maintaining some of the most recognised and visited websites operating in Ireland. We are extremely proud of not only these products, but also the relationships we've built with our clients. The last five years have seen the Square1 team and client list grow exponentially. In 2016, Square1 picked up the Irish Internet Association (IIA) Web Agency of the Year award. We are the designers, the developers and the project managers behind the most high profile, recognisable and successful websites in Ireland today.

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