Hoobuy Guide: How to Enter Product Links Correctly
Master link submission for fast processing and avoid "pending" order delays.
Using a shopping agent like Hoobuy simplifies buying from Chinese platforms like Weidian and Taobao. However, the most common hiccup occurs right at the start: submitting the product link incorrectly. An accurately formatted link is the key to a smooth, fast purchasing process. This guide will show you the proper way to submit links to prevent your order from getting stuck in a "pending" status.
Why Correct Link Formatting is Crucial
When you paste a link into Hoobuy's order form, their system automatically crawls the page to fetch product details—title, price, images, and options. An incorrect or messy link can cause:
- "Pending" Order Status:
- Purchase Delays:
- Errors in Item or Variant:
- Purchase Delays:
Step-by-Step: How to Format Your Links
Step 1: Copy the Correct URL from Your Browser
Navigate to the exact
Correct Example (Taobao):https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=674899920443&skuId=4938401021876 Correct Example (Weidian):https://weidian.com/item.html?itemID=5927743276&spider_token=4572
Step 2: Ensure It's a "Clean" Link
Remove any unnecessary tracking parameters or extra text. The link should start with Avoid Links Like This (Too Many Parameters):https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=674899920443&sku=...&utm_source=...&share_crt_v=1&spm=...&abbucket=... You can safely remove everything after the core item ID and the following https://item.taobao.com/, https://detail.tmall.com/, or https://weidian.com/item.htmlitemID or id
&utm_source, spm). When in doubt, the simpler the link, the better.
Step 3: Submit the Link in the Correct Field on Hoobuy
Paste your cleaned link directly into the "Product Link" or "URL" field on Hoobuy's order page. Do not
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- Mobile vs. Desktop Links:
- Specify Details:
- Test the Link:
- Specify Details: