Practical workflow
Most people do not need to open every page in order. The easiest way to browse is to start simple, then move to a more specific section as soon as you know what you want.
Use the main page when you still want to look around. Switch to a section page as soon as your choice becomes clear.
If you search for allchinabuy spreadsheet and have not decided what to look at yet, the main Findsindex page is the easiest place to begin. It gives you room to look around before you narrow things down.
If you already know you want shoes, jackets, hoodies, pants or bags, it is better to jump straight to that section. You will spend less time opening pages that are not relevant.
A helpful guide page should be honest about what it is. It does not need to act like a store or a tool. It only needs to point you to the right place quickly.
A short list of useful options is easier to scan than a huge wall of links. That is why the homepage keeps the first choices simple and leaves the longer list for the categories page.