Shared-link checks
Inspect the destination before trusting the label
A pasted URL can be old, redirected, mismatched or incomplete. Check where it leads and whether the live page still supports the claim attached to it.
Six checks for a shared link
- Read the host. Look for misspellings, unexpected subdomains or a different final domain.
- Follow the redirect. Confirm it ends on the expected category or item rather than a homepage or unrelated result.
- Match the item. Check model, colour, size, quantity and other options on the final page.
- Date the offer. Record when price, stock and shipping were checked; do not copy an undated figure into a guide.
- Trace the evidence. QC or warehouse photos are useful only when their source and item match are clear.
- Keep the limits. A working URL does not prove quality, authenticity, sales or seller reliability.
| Link outcome | What it means | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Matching live item | The destination still shows the expected item and variant. | Record date, price, evidence and total cost. |
| Category or search page | The old item path may have been generalized or removed. | Find the item again; do not reuse the old claim. |
| Blocked or unavailable | Current access cannot be confirmed. | Treat status as unknown and try through the intended user flow. |
| Unrelated destination | The link is mismatched or stale. | Stop using it and report the correction. |
Review record
What was checked
Source and date
Internal guide links and the current external catalog handoff.
Editorial review: .
Current status
Automated access to the external destination was blocked during review, so live availability must be confirmed after opening it in the intended user flow.
Prices, stock and item-level QC evidence are not stored on this site.