Define a need, compare like with like, identify missing evidence, and keep a written reason for saving a row.
Field guides for the next decision
Practical Articles for Better Spreadsheet Decisions
Use the article that solves the problem in front of you: too many results, unclear photos, confusing source links, or a row that still needs a fair comparison.
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Choose by problem
What is slowing your decision down?
Start here
I do not understand the workflow yet
Learn what a row can tell you, what still needs checking, and why the spreadsheet is only a starting point.
Open the main guide → Reduce the listI have too many tabs and similar rows
Use a 12-minute routine to compare no more than five candidates and finish with one primary option and one backup.
Use the shortlist routine → Read the evidenceI am unsure what the photos prove
Match the image review to the product category and record what remains missing instead of filling gaps with assumptions.
Review QC photos → Check the destinationI do not understand the source link
Learn how Yupoo, Taobao, Weidian, 1688, raw links, and index pages play different roles in a row.
Read the source-link guide → Read the labelI see several directory names and source terms
Separate the name from the page type, source, photos, sizing, and shipping details so you know what to check next.
Open the name glossary →A useful reading order
Move from definition to decision
- 01
Define the item and the missing information
Write one sentence describing the category, intended use, size or dimensions, and the detail most likely to reject the item.
- 02
Build a small comparison set
Open only rows that answer the same questions. A mixed list creates activity without producing a fair comparison.
- 03
Read photos and source pages as evidence
Record what is visible, what is missing, and whether the current destination still matches the row.
- 04
Keep a reason or remove the row
A saved row should have a specific advantage and a known limitation. If neither can be named, it is not ready for the shortlist.
What these articles are for
Decision support before an external click
Product quality, seller behavior, platform availability, price, shipping cost, customs treatment, returns, or delivery outcomes.