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Practical product selection for virtual e-commerce on Xiaohongshu: From finding products and monitoring sales to discovering trending items, I built two selection systems.

I recently organized the product selection method I have been using for virtual e-commerce on Xiaohongshu. From manually browsing products and recording sales volumes at the beginning, to later building two systems using Codex, there are now items in the monitoring pool, and automatic push notifications are sent when products gain traction. Article

Sharer: Jincheng Suibi¹2026.10.06
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I recently organized the product selection method I have been using for virtual e-commerce on Xiaohongshu. From manually browsing products and recording sales volumes at the beginning, to later building two systems using Codex, there are now items in the monitoring pool, and automatic push notifications are sent when products gain traction. The article mainly shares how to use these two systems, along with two real-world monitoring cases involving CPA and teacher qualification certificates, as well as guidance for newcomers on how to proceed without using the systems. Full text:

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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 creators
What to try first
First, select an existing piece of content, complete its organization, formatting, and sharing, then observe whether readers save it or provide feedback.
What to measure
Record completion time, share feedback, and willingness to reuse.
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