# Use the Demand Board to Find What to Stock

The best product to stock is one that people are already asking for. The demand board shows exactly that.

**Quick answer:** View what shoppers searched for and could not find, then stock and list those items. Check weekly and act on the repeat requests.

## What it shows

Searches that returned no product, so you see unmet demand.

## How to use it

Open the demand board weekly. Note repeated searches. Check whether you can source the item. List it with clear specs.

## Filter noise

Ignore one-off odd searches. Focus on patterns.

## Pair it with Explore

Browse the Explore page by category to see what customers want and list items with one tap.

## Turning searches into stock decisions

Write down the products searched most often and not found. Check whether you can source each at a sensible landed cost. Estimate how many units you could sell in a month. Buy a small first batch, not a full pallet. List it with excellent specs and photos. Review after thirty days and decide whether to reorder.

## Signals to ignore

A single unusual search is not demand. Brand-new models with no stock in the country are risky. Products that need special licences or certifications you do not hold are not for you. Focus on repeat searches for products you can source reliably.

## Combine the board with your own sales

Compare what the board shows with what your shop sells. Gaps appear: items you rarely stock that shoppers often search for, or items you stock heavily that nobody asks about. Rebalance gradually. A good rule is to give new products a small trial order before committing to bulk.

## Share insight with your sourcing

If a product is in demand but hard to source, talk to your distributor. Distributors value suppliers who bring them real demand data, and may offer better terms or earlier access to new stock.

## A typical scenario

A vendor notices repeated searches for a particular PoE injector, sources a batch and lists it the same week. Illustrative example based on common cases, not a named vendor.

## Common mistakes

Chasing every odd request. Listing without stock. Never checking.

## Quick checklist

Check weekly. Pick repeat searches. Source and list.

## FAQ

**Is the demand board free?** It is part of the vendor account.

**Can I see customer names?** No. Customer details stay private.

**How often does it update?** Check your dashboard.

**Can I request a product?** You can submit new products for review.

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