What Links Should Be Tracked

Building Your Link Tracking Strategy

Not every link you encounter needs to be tracked. The key to an efficient ACBuy link system is knowing which links deserve a permanent place in your spreadsheet and which are better left as casual bookmarks. This guide helps you develop a strategic approach to link tracking that saves time without sacrificing coverage.

A common mistake among new users is tracking everything. They paste every product link they visit into their sheet, creating a bloated list that is hard to navigate. Instead, apply a simple filter: only track links that represent confirmed orders or high-priority wishlist items.

Links You Should Always Track

Confirmed orders are the most important links to track. Once you click "buy," the product link becomes a critical reference. You need it to verify sizing, check the original price, and contact the seller if issues arise. Track every order link regardless of category, whether it is shoes, hoodies, or accessories.

Wishlist items that you plan to buy within the next thirty days should also be tracked. These links are often discovered during research and forgotten by the time you are ready to purchase. Adding them to your sheet with a "wishlist" status ensures they are not lost.

Link Type	Track?	Priority	Reason
Confirmed orders	Yes	Critical	Essential for order management
Wishlist items	Yes	High	Prevents lost opportunities
Comparison links	Optional	Medium	Useful for price research
Seller stores	Optional	Low	Bookmark is sufficient
Browsing history	No	None	Creates clutter
Duplicate items	No	None	Merge into one entry

Links You Should Not Track

Browsing links are the biggest source of clutter. When you are casually exploring the OOCBuy store, you might visit fifty product pages. Only one or two will lead to actual purchases. Tracking all fifty creates noise that makes your real orders harder to find.

Duplicate links should also be avoided. If you find the same product on multiple pages, choose the official link and discard alternatives. Keeping duplicates creates confusion about which link is the correct reference.

The Wishlist Workflow

A wishlist workflow helps you manage links before they become orders. Create a dedicated status column with a "Wishlist" option. When you find a product you like, add it to the sheet with this status. Review your wishlist weekly, and either upgrade items to "Ordered" or delete them if interest fades.

This workflow prevents your tracking sheet from becoming a dumping ground for every link you visit. It maintains focus on actionable items while preserving the flexibility to capture future purchase ideas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I track links before ordering?

Only if you plan to buy within thirty days. Otherwise, use a simple bookmark or a separate wishlist note. The tracking sheet should focus on actionable items, not browsing history.

What if a product link stops working?

Note the broken link in your sheet but keep it as a reference. The product name, size, and seller information remain useful even if the original page is unavailable.

Can I delete old links after delivery?

You can, but keeping historical records is valuable. Instead of deleting, move completed orders to a separate "Archive" tab or change their status to "Completed." This preserves your data for future analysis.

How do I handle bulk orders from one link?

If a single link contains multiple items, create one row per item with the same link. In the notes column, indicate that these items are part of the same order. This maintains granularity while preserving the relationship.

Should I track shipping links separately?

No. Add the tracking number and carrier information to your existing order row. Keeping order data in one place prevents fragmentation and makes updates faster.

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