Category Before Comparison
Category index work starts before QC. Open several rows from the same group and confirm that each product belongs there. Shoes need outsole, profile, size, and box checks. Tees need print placement and fabric detail. Hoodies need measurements and weight notes. Bags need structure, strap, hardware, and interior views.
A product in the wrong category creates wrong comparisons. A structured bag saved as an accessory may skip shape checks. A hoodie filed with tees can hide parcel weight. A shoe mixed into clothing can lose box and outsole notes.
Move, Merge, Or Remove
Category cleanup should make the next buyer action easier. Move rows that belong elsewhere, merge labels that mean the same thing, and remove rows with dead links or selected versions that no longer appear on the route.
Check color, size, and version before moving a row. Sometimes a product looks misfiled because the route changed after it was saved. The row should show whether the current link still matches the category label.
Index Notes With Parcel Use
The index should help parcel planning. A category with too many shoes may need box decisions. A pile of hoodies may need weight review. Several bags may create volume pressure. Category balance is part of the buying decision, not just navigation.
Keep category names stable across related pages and news links. Stable names help repeated routes surface faster because similar products appear in the same bucket during cleanup.
Buyer Action
After review, each row should carry a clear action: keep in category, move to another group, compare with a duplicate route, request a category-specific QC photo, or remove from active planning.
A clean category index helps the buyer ask better questions. The row shows which products compete, which photos matter, and which parcel pressure belongs to that product type.
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