Add Tier 1: Global tech support subs filtered for Canadian locations

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
 
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-## 🌟 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.
 
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-## ⭐ 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.
 
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-## 📍 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.
 
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-## 🎮 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
+1. **Start with Tier 1 - Global Subs Filtered for Canada** (7 alerts) - Highest volume
-2. **Add Tier 2 - Western Canada** (4 alerts) - Major cities
+2. **Add Tier 2 - Canadian Regional Subreddits** (10+ alerts) - Targeted local
-3. **Add Tier 3 - Eastern/Prairies** (4 alerts) - Regional coverage
+3. **Add Tier 3 - Western Canada** (4 alerts) - Major cities
-4. **Add Tier 4 - Consoles** (4 alerts) - Gaming device repairs
+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 1 (Global subs + Canada filter):** Check daily, expect multiple posts
-- **Tier 2 (Western):** Check 2-3x weekly, expect regular posts
+- **Tier 2 (Canadian regional subs):** Check 2-3x weekly, expect regular posts
-- **Tier 3 (Eastern/Prairies):** Check weekly, may have gaps
+- **Tier 3 (Western Canada):** Check weekly, may have gaps
-- **Tier 4 (Consoles):** Check weekly, specialized content
+- **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.
 
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@@ -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)
 
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