# Canadian Repair Lead Monitor

**Canadian-First Strategy:** Monitor local Canadian communities for repair opportunities before global subreddits. Focus on where your customers actually live and seek local repair services.

## ⚠️ START HERE

**🎯 Canadian Communities First - NOT Global Subreddits**

**Why Canadian-First?** Global subreddits dilute local repair opportunities with international discussions. Target Canadian users seeking local repair services in their own communities.

**Key Features:**
- **Canadian Priority**: 15+ major Canadian cities (Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, etc.)
- **Search RSS Feeds**: Targeted keyword searches within Canadian subreddits
- **Local Focus**: Users seeking local repair shops and services
- **Conversation Tracking**: Subscribe to repair-related thread discussions

## 📚 Getting Started

### Quick Setup
1. **Get RSS Feeds:** Download the latest [RSS feeds](feeds/rss_feeds_20260119_141133.md) or [OPML file](feeds/rss_feeds_20260119_141133.opml)
2. **Import to RSS Reader:** Use the OPML file for bulk import into Feedly, Inoreader, etc.
3. **Start Monitoring:** Subscribe to feeds for Toronto, Vancouver, and your target cities
4. **Engage Daily:** Monitor for repair opportunities and respond to relevant posts

### Documentation
- **[WORKFLOW.md](docs/WORKFLOW.md)** - Step-by-step Canadian-first strategy
- **[QUICK_CREATE_GUIDE.md](docs/QUICK_CREATE_GUIDE.md)** - Fast reference for RSS feeds
- **[canadian-subreddits.md](docs/canadian-subreddits.md)** - Complete Canadian city list
- **[canadian-repair-searches.md](docs/canadian-repair-searches.md)** - Search strategies and examples
- **[DEVELOPMENT.md](DEVELOPMENT.md)** - Technical setup and customization

## 🚀 Quick Start

### Get Started in 5 Minutes

1. **Download the OPML file** from the [latest feeds](feeds/rss_feeds_20260119_141133.opml)
2. **Import into your RSS reader** (Feedly, Inoreader, etc.)
3. **Subscribe to 5-10 feeds** starting with Toronto and Vancouver
4. **Check daily** for repair-related discussions
5. **Engage with potential customers** when you find relevant posts

### What You'll Get

- **iPhone/MacBook repair requests** in Toronto
- **Laptop/console repair discussions** in Vancouver
- **Screen repairs, charging issues, water damage** posts
- **"Looking for repair shop"** and similar service requests

### Need Custom Feeds?

For custom cities or different repair categories, see the [DEVELOPMENT.md](DEVELOPMENT.md) guide to generate your own RSS feeds.

## 🏙️ Canadian Communities Covered

### Priority Cities (Start Here)
- **Toronto** (r/toronto) - Highest repair volume ⭐⭐⭐
- **Vancouver** (r/vancouver) - Major metro area ⭐⭐⭐
- **Calgary** (r/calgary) - Large city ⭐⭐
- **Edmonton** (r/edmonton) - Provincial capital ⭐⭐
- **Montreal** (r/montreal) - Quebec's largest ⭐⭐
- **Ottawa** (r/ottawa) - National capital ⭐⭐

### Medium Priority Cities
- **Hamilton, Kitchener, London** (Ontario)
- **Victoria, Kelowna** (BC)
- **Winnipeg, Saskatoon** (Prairies)
- **Quebec City** (Quebec)
- **Halifax** (Atlantic)

### Provincial Communities
- **r/Ontario** - Province-wide discussions
- **r/BritishColumbia** - BC-wide discussions
- **r/Alberta** - Alberta-wide discussions
- **r/Quebec** - Quebec-wide discussions

## 🔍 How It Works

**Smart Search RSS Feeds:** We use Reddit's search functionality to find repair-related posts within specific Canadian communities. Instead of monitoring entire subreddits (which would be overwhelming), we target conversations about device repairs, broken screens, charging issues, and service requests.

**Real-Time Updates:** RSS feeds update automatically as new posts appear, giving you instant notifications about potential repair customers in your area.

## Troubleshooting

**RSS feed not loading?**
1. Verify the subreddit name is correct
2. Check if the subreddit is private or restricted
3. Try accessing the subreddit directly in a browser first
4. Some subreddits may have RSS disabled

**Too many/few results?**
1. Consider using `hot/.rss` instead of `new/.rss` for higher quality posts
2. Monitor multiple related subreddits for better coverage
3. Focus on regional subreddits for local repair opportunities

## 💡 Why This Works

- **Local Focus:** Target Canadian customers seeking local repair services
- **Real-Time:** Get notified instantly when repair discussions happen
- **Free & Easy:** No API keys, accounts, or complex setup required
- **Proven Keywords:** Uses search terms from actual repair businesses
- **Scalable:** Start with 2-3 cities, expand as you handle more leads