Usage guide
How to Use an ACBuy Finds Sheet
Use this site as a decision layer: it helps you move from a broad ACBuy starting point into the category and guide that match what you actually want to compare.
Step one: start broad only for orientation
A broad starting point is useful at the beginning because it helps you see the range of product types. It should not last long. Once you know the item type, the broad page has done its job.
Step two: choose the category before saving too much
Category choice is the biggest improvement to the browsing experience. Shoes, bags, hoodies, watches, jewelry, pants, and jackets each need different checks. Mixing them creates noise.
Step three: use the right checklist
| Category | First checks |
|---|---|
| Shoes and sneakers | Shape, panels, sole, side and rear views. |
| Bags and accessories | Structure, material, scale, hardware, practical use. |
| Clothing | Measurements, fabric, drape, cuffs, hem, and fit photos. |
| Jewelry and watches | Finish, scale, close-up details, and wear context. |
Step four: open FindsIndex with a purpose
The best time to open FindsIndex is after the item type and comparison criteria are clear. That turns the outbound click into a focused product page instead of another broad browsing session.
Best next click
Back to category pages
Use the next page only after the category or comparison question is clear. That keeps product browsing focused and easier to judge.
Back to category pagesHow to know the page helped
A useful browsing session should end with fewer open tabs and a clearer reason for the next click. If the site helped you choose a category, reject weak evidence, and open FindsIndex only after a checklist passes, the workflow is doing its job.
You know the product type, the first evidence check, and the reason the listing deserves attention.
You compare fewer pages because weak links were rejected before they became part of the shortlist.
This workflow should make browsing feel smaller and more deliberate. The page is working when you know what category to open, what evidence to check first, and when an outbound result is worth the click.
If the search still feels broad, use the homepage paths or the spreadsheet guide first. If the product type is already clear, skip broad browsing and move into the category checklist.