Efficiency is key when using a purchasing agent. One of the most crucial steps to ensure a smooth, error-free experience with BaseTao is submitting clean and correct product links. A proper link minimizes manual intervention, accelerates processing, and helps avoid unnecessary delays or mistakes.
Why Clean Links Matter
BaseTao's automated system parses product information directly from the URL you provide. A messy or incorrect link can cause the system to fail in identifying the correct item, color, size, or version. This leads to:
- Processing Delays:
- Order Errors:
- Extra Communication:
- Order Errors:
A clean link streamlines the workflow, getting your order into the queue faster and more accurately.
How to Identify and Submit a Clean Taobao Link
A standard, clean Taobao product link looks like this:
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=674899928402
Key Characteristics:
- The domain is item.taobao.com.
- It contains the crucial id=
- It does not have unnecessary parameters after the ID (like ?skuId=, &user_id=, or tracking parameters from social sharing).
To get a clean link:
How to Identify and Submit a Clean Weidian Link
A standard, clean Weidian product link looks like this:
https://weidian.com/item.html?itemID=5419078865
Or like this:
https://item.weidian.com/detail.html?itemId=3419787661
Key Characteristics:
- The domain is weidian.com, item.weidian.com, or koudai.com.
- It contains the key parameter itemID=itemId=
- It is not a shortened or mobile-app shared link.
Tip:
Links to Avoid & Common Mistakes
- App Share/Shortened Links:
- Search Result or Collection Page Links:
- Links with Multiple Parameters:id=674899928402
- Links from Social Media:
- Store Homepage Links:
- Search Result or Collection Page Links:
Best Practices for Submission on BaseTao
- Double-Check Before Pasting:
- Include Key Specifications in Notes:
- Verify Item ID Match:
- Use the Correct Field:
- Include Key Specifications in Notes:
Conclusion
Taking an extra moment to submit a clean, correct Taobao or Weidian link is a simple yet powerful habit. It directly fuels BaseTao's processing efficiency, reduces the potential for human error, and ensures your purchasing journey starts on the fastest and most reliable track. Streamline your link, streamline your order!