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Here's how I used Codex to build a Xiaohongshu product selection tool: I shared it in a community of around 500 people. In half a month, it attracted nearly 200 registered users.

Hello everyone, I'm Aze. I usually handle virtual resources on Xiaohongshu. I've always believed that product selection is the key to success in e-commerce. Honestly, my previous method for selecting products wasn't very complex: I'd look at a few benchmark stores and items, and if I thought one was good,

Contributor: Aze2026.10.27
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Hello, I'm Aze. I usually handle virtual content for Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book). I've always believed that product selection determines success or failure in e-commerce. Honestly, my past method wasn't overly complex: I'd check a few benchmark stores and products, find something promising, and launch it as a new item. I preferred focusing on high-quality or viral products, paying attention to only a limited number of items. Later, I began to question an issue I had previously overlooked: given the cumulative sales figures, is this product still selling well recently? To investigate this, I used Codex to build a small tool for monitoring product sales. After using it myself for some time, I deployed it online...

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Why it matters
Use one product or piece of content to validate demand first, then record transactions, costs, and after-sales service.
Who it suits
Suitable for reference by those who already have similar needs and can verify effectiveness through small tasks.
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Who it suits
Content operators and e-commerce practitioners
What to try first
Select one product or set of materials for a small-scale test, recording publication and feedback.
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Compare genuine inquiries, clicks, and transaction feedback, recording costs and revenue separately.
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