What a Beacons-style page is, and why LitBuy finds end up on one
Beacons is one of several link-in-bio services. A creator puts one address in a TikTok or YouTube profile, and the page behind it holds a stack of buttons. For LitBuy finds the stack usually has a sheet button per category, a product list, a signup link for a shopping agent and sometimes a discount note. We describe the format and name no pages, because the layout matters more than whose page it is.
The page is run by the creator, not by LitBuy. LitBuy itself sends people to its official Discord and to its subreddit, and its footer lists no creator pages. That is neither good nor bad; it simply means every button needs the same checks as any shared sheet, which our sheet directory sets out.
A link page is a menu of other people's sheets, not a source of its own.
Reading the buttons: sheets, product lists and signup links
Each button type behaves differently, so the table lists what to expect and how to test it.
| Button type | Where it leads | Quick test |
|---|---|---|
| Category sheet | Google Sheet with tabs (tees, shoes, bags) | Open three rows from the middle, not the top |
| Product list | Short page of items with photos | Check dates and that every link opens |
| Agent signup | Registration page with an invite tail | Go straight to litbuy.com instead if you prefer |
| Discount note | Text about a coupon | Read LitBuy's own banner; never type codes from a page |
| QC or haul folder | Photo album of someone's order | One buyer's lighting, not a verdict |
| Contact or DM | Messaging link | Never pay a person outside LitBuy's checkout |
Sheet tabs inside a button follow a common pattern. Each tab covers one category, and the columns are item, link, price, weight and a note. The Reddit page sets out those columns, and the row-check guide tells you how to verify one.
Test the button, then test three rows behind it.
Rebuilding a product button as a LitBuy link
A product button usually points at an agent address with the marketplace link tucked inside, for example kakobuy.com/item/details?url=<encoded link> or a path ending in weidian/<id>. We mention these formats as examples only. The common element is the item ID, a run of digits. To open the same product on LitBuy, use https://www.litbuy.com/product/<code>/<item id> with 0 for 1688, 1 for Taobao, 2 for Weidian and 3 for JD (tested 27 October 2026 on six Weidian rows).
- Copy the button's address. Paste it into a text note, not straight into a browser.
- Find the digits. They follow
itemID=,id=or the last slash. - Pick the platform code. The words weidian, taobao or 1688 in the address tell you which.
- Open the LitBuy URL. Check price and options. Our link converter does steps two to four at once.
The digits are the product; everything around them is packaging.
Worked example: a ¥260 jacket from a product tab
This price is hypothetical and converted at LitBuy's display rate of ¥1 ≈ €0.158 (27 October 2026), higher than typical bank rates. A jacket is estimated at 1.20 kg (a planning figure), which falls in the 2,000 g band on LIT-Economy-DHL-DE. Its all-in estimator price for 2 kg to Germany was €45.09 on that day. For the fee parts, see the landed price calculator.
One ¥260 jacket from a link page, shipped alone
Item: ¥260 × 0.158€41.08
Est. 1.20 kg, 2,000 g band, LIT-Economy-DHL-DE all-in€45.09
Landed in Germany€86.17
Link pages often list a cap and a tee beside the jacket. Add a ¥45 cap (est. 0.15 kg) and a ¥75 tee (est. 0.25 kg) and the parcel becomes an estimated 1.60 kg, still in the 2,000 g band.
Jacket, cap and tee in one parcel
Items: ¥380 × 0.158€60.04
Est. 1.60 kg, 2,000 g band, all-in€45.09
Landed in Germany, three items€105.13
The cap and tee together add €18.96 to the jacket-only total, with no extra parcel fee because they fill space already paid for. The winter jackets page shows the bulk problem, and the light add-ons page lists fillers.
Fill the weight band the heavy item already pays for.
Keeping your own copy of what you need
Creators reorganise link pages without notice. Buttons are renamed, sheets are moved and a tab you used on Monday may be gone by Friday. Once you find a row you want, copy it into your own list the same day: item ID, store name, price in CNY, the size table as a screenshot and the date. Our haul list CSV has those columns ready. A saved ID can always be reopened on LitBuy, while a button cannot be reopened if the page changes.
The same habit protects you from price drift. A creator's sheet shows the price on the day it was added, and LitBuy's page may show 1 to 3% more once it converts and updates from the seller (27 October 2026: ¥93.60 on one listing against ¥94.50 on LitBuy). Writing both figures in your list makes any later jump easy to spot.
Your saved copy outlives the page that led you to the item.
What to watch for on any link page
- Pages that show only photos. Use them as prompts, not rows.
- Buttons that hide the destination behind a shortener.
- Copy that promises verified quality; LitBuy says it cannot verify quality or authenticity.
- Coupon copy that asks you to type a code. We print none; read LitBuy's own banner for the current offer.
- Pages that never mention an update date.
If a photo-only page leaves you with a favourite but no link, ask for a W2C in a community space or use image search; the W2C guide shows how. For sources LitBuy does not take directly, Fill & Buy at litbuy.com/diy-order is the route, with an extra service fee possible and no no-reason returns. If you have no LitBuy account, you can send the row to us by scanning the WhatsApp QR on the contact page: we return one delivered price, show photos before dispatch, and you pay per order.
If you cannot see where a button leads, do not press it.
FAQ
What is a Beacons page in the LitBuy context?
It is a creator's link-in-bio page, built on a service that lets one address hold many buttons. For LitBuy finds it typically lists category sheets, a product list and signup links. We describe the format and name no pages. The page itself is run by the creator, not LitBuy, so apply the same checks as for any shared sheet.
Does a link page owner earn money when I click?
Possibly. Links on such pages often carry an invite parameter such as inviteCode= or ref=, which belongs to whoever made the page. Deleting it does not break the link. LitBuy's welcome shipping coupon is offered to all new users on 27 October 2026, so you lose nothing by rebuilding the address from the item ID.
Why do some Beacons buttons open a Google Sheet and others open a LitBuy page?
Creators mix two kinds of buttons. A sheet button opens a spreadsheet with many rows, while a product button opens one item, sometimes through an agent link. The sheet needs date and link checks. The product button needs only one test: does it open on litbuy.com with a current price and the style options you want?
How do I know a link page is current?
Check for a date, then open the first three buttons. Buttons that lead to deleted sheets or to removed items show the page is stale. LitBuy's product pages display 'The product has been removed from the shelves.' for delisted items. A page with no dates and several dead buttons is a poor starting point.
Can a link page contain rows for several shopping agents?
Yes. Many creators list the same item with links for several agents, which sometimes appear as separate tabs or columns. The marketplace item ID is common to all of them. Take the ID from any agent's link and rebuild a LitBuy address using litbuy.com/product/ followed by the platform code and the ID.
What should I do if the Beacons page lists only photos?
Treat the photos as search prompts. Save the picture, find the Chinese title in the caption if there is one, and use image search on the marketplace to locate the listing. If the item is sold on a platform LitBuy does not support directly, Fill & Buy at litbuy.com/diy-order is the route, with an extra service fee possible.