OrientDig Spreadsheet and Layered Research Guide
Open a practical OrientDig spreadsheet resource, browse twelve product categories, and research labels, destination pages, duplicate clues, and unresolved details in layers.
Browse the Product Categories
Twelve category groups from the OrientDig spreadsheet resource. Each card opens the matching catalog view for further browsing.
From Surface to Open Questions
Research a row the way a dig works — one layer at a time, recording what each layer actually shows.
Research example — not a live listing or verification result.
Record, Do Not Conclude
✓What a field note is
- A record of what a cell, row, or page shows.
- An observation kept for a later look.
- Context preserved with the observation.
✕What a field note is not
- Not a verdict about the item.
- Not proof of authenticity or quality.
- Not a conclusion drawn from a clue.
Similar Is Not the Same
Repeated titles, images, or links are clues to investigate, not automatic proof.
AWhat a clue suggests
- Two rows may point to the same item.
- Two rows may point to different sellers.
- Two rows may be different versions.
BWhat a clue cannot prove
- That two rows are the same product.
- That two rows are duplicates.
- That two rows are different versions.
Keep Where and When
Record the destination you actually opened, the page identity, the selected specs, and the page context at that time.
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The opened destination. Note the URL you actually reached, not just the label.
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Visible page identity. Record the title or name shown on the page.
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Selected specs. Note the color, size, and version as selected.
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Page context. Record the state of the page at the time you looked.
Three Guides for the Dig
Layered Research Guide
Walk from the label to the current page facts, then record the unknowns.
Read the guide → GUIDE 02Duplicate Row Guide
Compare similar titles, images, URLs, specs, and notes by hand.
Read the guide → GUIDE 03Source Context Guide
Record the opened destination, page identity, specs, and page context.
Read the guide →Know When to Set It Down
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Label conflicts with page. The surface says one thing, the page says another. Stop and record both.
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Clue is only a clue. A similar title or image proves nothing by itself. Stop and leave it open.
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Context is missing. The source context is gone or unclear. Stop and mark it unknown.
- 4
Question stays open. A detail remains unconfirmable. Stop and carry it forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an OrientDig spreadsheet?
An OrientDig spreadsheet is a shared document that compiles listing references, category groupings, and product links formatted for use with agent shopping services. It is a reference to research, not an official, live, or complete product catalog.
Is this website the official OrientDig service?
No. This website is an independent informational and navigation resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by OrientDig or Google.
Does the strata method deduplicate or verify products?
No. The strata method is a research framework. It is not a store, an automatic deduplicator, a link converter, a QC scorer, or a shipping calculator. It does not provide automatic duplicate detection or verification results.
How do I research a row in layers?
Work from the surface label down: record what the cell says, add the row context, record what the current page shows, and keep open questions that are missing, conflicting, or unconfirmable.
What counts as a duplicate clue?
Repeated titles, images, or similar links are investigation clues only. They do not automatically prove the rows are the same product, different sellers, duplicate records, or different versions.
Where do I place an order after researching?
After you have researched the row in layers and re-checked the destination page, you can continue through an agent shopping service to submit the item. This website is a navigation resource and does not process orders itself.
Open the Sheet, Then Dig Layer by Layer
Start from the shared OrientDig spreadsheet resource, browse the categories, and research each row from surface to open questions.
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