Proof of Usefulness Report

Swimcloud

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+267
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project 'Swimcloud' is a well-established, dominant platform in the competitive swimming niche (formerly CollegeSwimming), providing high real-world utility for data tracking and recruiting. However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, using vague hyperboles like 'everyone' for reach and 'most people' for traction, with a lack of specific metrics or professional detail. While the underlying project has significant value (comparable to or exceeding the calibration benchmark), the score is heavily penalized due to the unverifiable and lazy nature of the submission data (Quality Factors reduced to 0.5). The score reflects a high-potential asset represented poorly.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+115.0
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+48.8
Evidence Of Traction+56.3
Market Timing Relevance+42.5
Functional Completeness+1.3
Subtotal+303.9
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+267

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Swimcloud is a comprehensive platform dedicated to the swimming community, accessible through its website swimcloud.com. It provides a suite of tools and resources for swimmers, coaches, and teams to enhance their performance and streamline their operations. The platform offers features such as meet results, rankings, and analytics, allowing users to track progress and compare performances. Swimcloud aims to foster a connected and informed swimming community by offering data-driven insights and facilitating communication among its members.

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