When the main page is better
Use the main page when you still want to look around. Switch to a category page once the item type is clear.
Quick guide
Start with the main page if you are still browsing. Open a category page if you already know the item type.
The current part is not the word Taobao by itself. It is choosing the next page with less guesswork.
Use the main page when you still want to look around. Switch to a category page once the item type is clear.
Start from the category hub, or go straight to shoes, bags or the main page if you still want a wider overview.
Taobao-style browsing can become messy because one search can show many unrelated products. This site keeps the first decision simpler: decide the item type first, then open the matching Findsindex route.
That order is easier to repeat. You can start with a broad idea, move into a category, compare a small set of links, and keep the final check focused on listing details, QC photos and shipping weight.
If you are still gathering ideas, the main page is fine. Once you have a clear item type, a category page is better because it removes unrelated results and gives you a cleaner path to compare options.