From 48f2fe929b3fde69a9663318e2a9e393e3987b5d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Colin Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:11:07 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Add Tier 1: Global tech support subs filtered for Canadian locations --- docs/google-alerts-reddit-tuned.md | 113 ++++++++++++++++++++++++----- 1 file changed, 96 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/google-alerts-reddit-tuned.md b/docs/google-alerts-reddit-tuned.md index ba5fc72..9a5c470 100644 --- a/docs/google-alerts-reddit-tuned.md +++ b/docs/google-alerts-reddit-tuned.md @@ -6,15 +6,92 @@ **Key Changes:** - ✅ Using **Canadian regional subreddits** (r/toronto, r/vancouver, r/kitchener, etc.) +- ✅ Using **global tech support subs filtered by Canadian locations** (r/techsupport + "Canada") - ✅ Consumer language only ("won't turn on" not "logic board repair") - ✅ Removed ALERT_NAME markers -- ✅ Organized by Canadian regions (GTA, Ontario-Other, Western, Prairies, Eastern) +- ✅ Organized by Canadian regions and global subs --- -## 🌟 Tier 1: High Priority Canadian Alerts +## 🌟 Tier 1: High Volume Global Subs (Filtered for Canada) -These target major Canadian cities with validated consumer language. +These target high-volume global subreddits but filter for Canadian mentions. + +### MacBook Repair - Tech Support (Canada) + +**Alert Name:** `MacBook Repair Canada - Tech Support` +**Purpose:** Catches MacBook issues in r/techsupport from Canadian users +**Expected Volume:** High + +``` +site:reddit.com/r/techsupport "macbook" ("won't turn on" OR "dead" OR "no power" OR "won't boot") ("Canada" OR "Ontario" OR "Toronto" OR "Vancouver" OR "Calgary") +``` + +### MacBook Charging - Apple Help (Canada) + +**Alert Name:** `MacBook Charging Canada - Apple Help` +**Purpose:** Catches MacBook charging issues in r/applehelp from Canadian users +**Expected Volume:** High + +``` +site:reddit.com/r/applehelp "macbook" ("won't charge" OR "not charging" OR "battery dead") ("Canada" OR "Ontario" OR "Toronto" OR "Vancouver") +``` + +### iPhone Repair - Tech Support (Canada) + +**Alert Name:** `iPhone Repair Canada - Tech Support` +**Purpose:** Catches iPhone issues in r/techsupport from Canadian users +**Expected Volume:** High + +``` +site:reddit.com/r/techsupport "iphone" ("won't turn on" OR "dead" OR "black screen") ("Canada" OR "Ontario" OR "Toronto" OR "Vancouver") +``` + +### iPhone Repair - Apple Help (Canada) + +**Alert Name:** `iPhone Repair Canada - Apple Help` +**Purpose:** Catches iPhone issues in r/applehelp from Canadian users +**Expected Volume:** High + +``` +site:reddit.com/r/applehelp "iphone" ("won't turn on" OR "dead" OR "black screen" OR "won't charge") ("Canada" OR "Ontario" OR "Toronto") +``` + +### Laptop Repair - Tech Support (Canada) + +**Alert Name:** `Laptop Repair Canada - Tech Support` +**Purpose:** Catches laptop issues in r/techsupport from Canadian users +**Expected Volume:** Very High + +``` +site:reddit.com/r/techsupport "laptop" ("won't turn on" OR "dead" OR "no power") ("Canada" OR "Ontario" OR "Toronto" OR "Vancouver") +``` + +### Data Recovery - Tech Support (Canada) + +**Alert Name:** `Data Recovery Canada - Tech Support` +**Purpose:** Catches data recovery requests in r/techsupport from Canadian users +**Expected Volume:** High + +``` +site:reddit.com/r/techsupport ("hard drive" OR "hdd" OR "ssd") ("died" OR "won't mount" OR "lost files") ("Canada" OR "Ontario" OR "Toronto") +``` + +### Data Recovery - Specialist Sub (Canada) + +**Alert Name:** `Data Recovery Canada - Specialist` +**Purpose:** Catches data recovery in r/datarecovery from Canadian users +**Expected Volume:** High + +``` +site:reddit.com/r/datarecovery ("hard drive" OR "lost files" OR "won't mount") ("Canada" OR "Ontario" OR "Toronto" OR "Vancouver") +``` + +--- + +## ⭐ Tier 2: Canadian Regional Subreddits + +These target Canadian city/regional subreddits directly (lower volume but very targeted). ### MacBook Repair - Ontario GTA @@ -128,7 +205,7 @@ These target major Canadian cities with validated consumer language. --- -## ⭐ Tier 2: Western Canada Alerts +## 🌐 Tier 3: Western Canada Alerts ### MacBook Repair - Western Canada @@ -176,7 +253,7 @@ These target major Canadian cities with validated consumer language. --- -## 📍 Tier 3: Eastern Canada & Prairies +## 📍 Tier 4: Eastern Canada & Prairies ### MacBook Repair - Eastern Canada @@ -224,7 +301,7 @@ These target major Canadian cities with validated consumer language. --- -## 🎮 Tier 4: Console Repairs (Canadian Subreddits) +## 🎮 Tier 5: Console Repairs (Canadian Subreddits) ### PS5 Repair - Ontario GTA @@ -276,10 +353,11 @@ These target major Canadian cities with validated consumer language. ### Priority Setup Order: -1. **Start with Tier 1 - Ontario GTA** (10 alerts) - Highest population density -2. **Add Tier 2 - Western Canada** (4 alerts) - Major cities -3. **Add Tier 3 - Eastern/Prairies** (4 alerts) - Regional coverage -4. **Add Tier 4 - Consoles** (4 alerts) - Gaming device repairs +1. **Start with Tier 1 - Global Subs Filtered for Canada** (7 alerts) - Highest volume +2. **Add Tier 2 - Canadian Regional Subreddits** (10+ alerts) - Targeted local +3. **Add Tier 3 - Western Canada** (4 alerts) - Major cities +4. **Add Tier 4 - Eastern/Prairies** (4 alerts) - Regional coverage +5. **Add Tier 5 - Consoles** (4 alerts) - Gaming device repairs ### Google Alerts Configuration: @@ -297,12 +375,13 @@ These target major Canadian cities with validated consumer language. ### Expected Performance: -- **Tier 1 (GTA):** Check daily, expect regular posts -- **Tier 2 (Western):** Check 2-3x weekly, expect regular posts -- **Tier 3 (Eastern/Prairies):** Check weekly, may have gaps -- **Tier 4 (Consoles):** Check weekly, specialized content +- **Tier 1 (Global subs + Canada filter):** Check daily, expect multiple posts +- **Tier 2 (Canadian regional subs):** Check 2-3x weekly, expect regular posts +- **Tier 3 (Western Canada):** Check weekly, may have gaps +- **Tier 4 (Eastern/Prairies):** Check weekly, may have gaps +- **Tier 5 (Consoles):** Check weekly, specialized content -**Note:** Canadian regional subreddits have lower volume than global tech support subs, but these alerts target actual Canadian customers in your service areas. +**Note:** Tier 1 combines high-volume global subs with Canadian location filtering for best results. Tier 2-5 target specific Canadian regional subreddits for local context. --- @@ -329,9 +408,9 @@ Each alert in this file: - ✅ Uses validated keyword patterns - ✅ Stays within Google Alerts limits (≤8 site filters, ≤500 chars) -**Total Alerts:** 22 production-ready alerts +**Total Alerts:** 29 production-ready alerts **Coverage:** MacBook, iPhone, Laptop, Data Recovery, PS5, Switch, Xbox -**Geographic:** Canadian regions (GTA, Ontario-Other, Western, Prairies, Eastern) +**Geographic:** Global subs filtered for Canada + Canadian regional subs (GTA, Ontario-Other, Western, Prairies, Eastern) ---