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Google Alert Query Library

Use these canned queries with Google Alerts. For each alert:

  • Paste the full query from the code block into the Google Alerts search box.
  • Set How often to As-it-happens.
  • Choose Deliver to → RSS feed and save.

Each block below is a complete query (site filter + keywords + exclusions) ready to paste.

Keywords Reference

Data Recovery Keywords

  • General: data recovery, recover my data, data rescue, professional data recovery, data extraction service
  • Drive Issues: dead hard drive, drive not recognized, drive clicking, drive beeping, drive won't spin, drive won't mount, no boot drive, corrupted drive, formatted by mistake
  • Media: lost photos, restore photos, recover documents, sd card recovery, usb stick recovery
  • Advanced: clean room data recovery, head swap, platter swap, nvme recovery, ssd firmware failure, raid recovery, zfs recovery

Board Repair Keywords

  • General: logic board repair, motherboard repair, board level repair, microsolder, bga reball
  • Power Issues: no power, won't turn on, won't charge, dead, boot loop
  • Damage: liquid damage, water damage, coffee spill, short circuit, shorted
  • Connectors: charging port repair, hdmi port repair, usb-c, fpc connector, flex connector repair

Device-Specific Keywords

  • MacBook: macbook logic board, t2 chip repair, ppbus_g3h, gpu reball macbook
  • iPhone/iPad: iphone logic board, iphone touch disease, face id repair, audio ic, tristar, charging ic
  • Gaming: ps5 hdmi repair, xbox hdmi repair, switch board repair, joycon drift repair
  • GPU/Desktop: gpu repair, gpu artifacting, gpu reball, pc no post, bios chip replacement

Intent Keywords (High Value)

  • repair shop recommendation, anyone fix, anyone repair, where to repair, who can repair, can someone repair, help finding repair, need a repair shop, repair wanted, looking for repair, needs repair

Exclusion Keywords (Use to Filter Noise)

  • Entertainment: -entertainment -movie -music -sport -politics
  • Jobs: -job -jobs -hiring -gig -gigs
  • Real Estate: -housing -rent -rental
  • Gaming (when not relevant): -roblox -minecraft -anime -gaming

Additional Keywords to Consider

These keywords can be added to existing queries or used to create new specialized alerts:

Component-Level Repairs:

  • backlight repair, lcd repair, oled repair, screen replacement, digitizer repair
  • battery replacement, battery connector, battery not charging
  • camera repair, camera module replacement, front camera, rear camera
  • speaker repair, microphone repair, headphone jack repair
  • vibration motor, haptic feedback repair

Specific Failure Modes:

  • overheating, thermal throttling, fan replacement, thermal paste
  • bsod, blue screen, kernel panic, boot loop, infinite restart
  • touch not working, screen unresponsive, ghost touches
  • wifi not working, bluetooth not working, cellular not working
  • bricked device, soft brick, hard brick, dfu mode, recovery mode

Brand-Specific Terms:

  • Apple: apple store repair, genius bar, out of warranty, applecare
  • Samsung: samsung service center, knox tripped, samsung warranty
  • Gaming: ps5 error code, xbox error code, nintendo error code

Service Intent:

  • repair quote, repair estimate, how much to repair, repair cost
  • warranty repair, out of warranty repair, third party repair
  • same day repair, quick repair, express repair
  • mail in repair, local repair, near me repair

Location-Based (Add to queries):

  • toronto repair, vancouver repair, calgary repair, montreal repair
  • kitchener repair, waterloo repair, ottawa repair

Reddit-Based Alert Queries

These queries target Canadian Reddit communities. Each query includes site filters, keyword groups, and exclusions.

Note: Each query includes a NOT filter at the end containing the alert name (e.g., -"ALERT_NAME:Data Recovery - Reddit CA"). This makes the alert identifiable in Google Alerts without affecting search results, since this metadata format never appears in actual content.

1. Advanced Data Recovery (General)

Alert Name: Data Recovery - Reddit CA
Purpose: Catches general data recovery requests and drive failure scenarios.
Target: Users with dead drives, lost files, or corrupted storage.

-"ALERT_NAME:Data Recovery - Reddit CA" (site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/CambridgeON OR site:reddit.com/r/guelph OR site:reddit.com/r/ontario OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/londonontario OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga OR site:reddit.com/r/brampton OR site:reddit.com/r/HamiltonOntario OR site:reddit.com/r/niagara OR site:reddit.com/r/ottawa OR site:reddit.com/r/vancouver OR site:reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC OR site:reddit.com/r/Calgary OR site:reddit.com/r/Edmonton OR site:reddit.com/r/saskatoon OR site:reddit.com/r/regina OR site:reddit.com/r/winnipeg OR site:reddit.com/r/montreal OR site:reddit.com/r/quebeccity OR site:reddit.com/r/halifax OR site:reddit.com/r/newfoundland)
("data recovery" OR "recover my data" OR "data rescue" OR "professional data recovery" OR "data extraction service" OR "dead hard drive" OR "drive not recognized" OR "drive clicking" OR "drive beeping" OR "drive won't spin" OR "drive won't mount" OR "no boot drive" OR "corrupted drive" OR "formatted by mistake" OR "lost photos" OR "restore photos" OR "recover documents")
-entertainment -movie -music -sport -politics

2. Hard Drive / SSD Specialty Recovery

Alert Name: HDD/SSD Recovery - Reddit CA
Purpose: Targets advanced recovery scenarios requiring clean room work or specialized SSD/RAID recovery.
Target: Users with mechanical drive failures, enterprise storage, or encrypted drives.

-"ALERT_NAME:HDD/SSD Recovery - Reddit CA" (site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/CambridgeON OR site:reddit.com/r/guelph OR site:reddit.com/r/ontario OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/londonontario OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga OR site:reddit.com/r/brampton OR site:reddit.com/r/HamiltonOntario OR site:reddit.com/r/niagara OR site:reddit.com/r/ottawa OR site:reddit.com/r/vancouver OR site:reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC OR site:reddit.com/r/Calgary OR site:reddit.com/r/Edmonton OR site:reddit.com/r/saskatoon OR site:reddit.com/r/regina OR site:reddit.com/r/winnipeg OR site:reddit.com/r/montreal OR site:reddit.com/r/quebeccity OR site:reddit.com/r/halifax OR site:reddit.com/r/newfoundland)
("clean room data recovery" OR "head swap" OR "stuck spindle" OR "seized spindle" OR "platter swap" OR "nvme recovery" OR "ssd firmware failure" OR "ssd controller failure" OR "ssd not detected" OR "pcie ssd recovery" OR "bitlocker data recovery" OR "raid rebuild" OR "raid recovery" OR "raid array failed" OR "zfs recovery" OR "synology recovery" OR "qnap recovery" OR "server data recovery" OR "nas data recovery")
-entertainment -movie -music -sport -politics

3. Removable Media Data Recovery

Alert Name: SD Card/USB Recovery - Reddit CA
Purpose: Focuses on SD cards, USB drives, and mobile device data extraction.
Target: Photographers, videographers, and users with lost data on portable media.

-"ALERT_NAME:SD Card/USB Recovery - Reddit CA" (site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/CambridgeON OR site:reddit.com/r/guelph OR site:reddit.com/r/ontario OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/londonontario OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga OR site:reddit.com/r/brampton OR site:reddit.com/r/HamiltonOntario OR site:reddit.com/r/niagara OR site:reddit.com/r/ottawa OR site:reddit.com/r/vancouver OR site:reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC OR site:reddit.com/r/Calgary OR site:reddit.com/r/Edmonton OR site:reddit.com/r/saskatoon OR site:reddit.com/r/regina OR site:reddit.com/r/winnipeg OR site:reddit.com/r/montreal OR site:reddit.com/r/quebeccity OR site:reddit.com/r/halifax OR site:reddit.com/r/newfoundland)
("sd card recovery" OR "micro sd recovery" OR "compact flash recovery" OR "cfexpress recovery" OR "usb stick recovery" OR "flash drive recovery" OR "camera card recovery" OR "gopro card recovery" OR "drone footage recovery" OR "phone data extraction" OR "android data recovery" OR "iphone data recovery")
-entertainment -movie -music -sport -politics

4. Laptop & MacBook Logic Board Repair

Alert Name: Laptop/MacBook Repair - Reddit CA
Purpose: Captures laptop and MacBook motherboard repair requests, especially power and liquid damage issues.
Target: Users with dead laptops, charging problems, or liquid-damaged devices.

-"ALERT_NAME:Laptop/MacBook Repair - Reddit CA" (site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/CambridgeON OR site:reddit.com/r/guelph OR site:reddit.com/r/ontario OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/londonontario OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga OR site:reddit.com/r/brampton OR site:reddit.com/r/HamiltonOntario OR site:reddit.com/r/niagara OR site:reddit.com/r/ottawa OR site:reddit.com/r/vancouver OR site:reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC OR site:reddit.com/r/Calgary OR site:reddit.com/r/Edmonton OR site:reddit.com/r/saskatoon OR site:reddit.com/r/regina OR site:reddit.com/r/winnipeg OR site:reddit.com/r/montreal OR site:reddit.com/r/quebeccity OR site:reddit.com/r/halifax OR site:reddit.com/r/newfoundland)
("logic board repair" OR "motherboard repair" OR "board level repair" OR "logic board replacement" OR "macbook logic board" OR "macbook won't turn on" OR "macbook no power" OR "macbook dead" OR "macbook won't charge" OR "liquid damage macbook" OR "macbook water damage" OR "macbook coffee spill" OR "t2 chip repair" OR "ppbus_g3h" OR "gpu reball macbook" OR "laptop no power" OR "laptop motherboard repair" OR "gaming laptop repair" OR "asus rog repair" OR "msi gs repair" OR "lenovo legion repair")
-entertainment -movie -music -sport -politics

5. GPU & Desktop Board Repair

Alert Name: GPU/Desktop Repair - Reddit CA
Purpose: Targets GPU failures and desktop motherboard issues, including POST/boot problems.
Target: PC builders, gamers, and users with desktop hardware failures.

-"ALERT_NAME:GPU/Desktop Repair - Reddit CA" (site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/CambridgeON OR site:reddit.com/r/guelph OR site:reddit.com/r/ontario OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/londonontario OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga OR site:reddit.com/r/brampton OR site:reddit.com/r/HamiltonOntario OR site:reddit.com/r/niagara OR site:reddit.com/r/ottawa OR site:reddit.com/r/vancouver OR site:reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC OR site:reddit.com/r/Calgary OR site:reddit.com/r/Edmonton OR site:reddit.com/r/saskatoon OR site:reddit.com/r/regina OR site:reddit.com/r/winnipeg OR site:reddit.com/r/montreal OR site:reddit.com/r/quebeccity OR site:reddit.com/r/halifax OR site:reddit.com/r/newfoundland)
("gpu repair" OR "graphics card repair" OR "gpu no display" OR "gpu artifacting" OR "gpu reball" OR "gpu reflow" OR "gpu hdmi repair" OR "pc motherboard repair" OR "desktop board repair" OR "custom pc repair" OR "power supply blew motherboard" OR "pc no post" OR "pc won't boot" OR "bios chip replacement")
-entertainment -movie -music -sport -politics

6. Game Console Board Repair

Alert Name: Console Repair - Reddit CA
Purpose: Catches console repair requests, especially HDMI port issues and power failures.
Target: Gamers with broken PS5/Xbox/Switch consoles.

-"ALERT_NAME:Console Repair - Reddit CA" (site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/CambridgeON OR site:reddit.com/r/guelph OR site:reddit.com/r/ontario OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/londonontario OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga OR site:reddit.com/r/brampton OR site:reddit.com/r/HamiltonOntario OR site:reddit.com/r/niagara OR site:reddit.com/r/ottawa OR site:reddit.com/r/vancouver OR site:reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC OR site:reddit.com/r/Calgary OR site:reddit.com/r/Edmonton OR site:reddit.com/r/saskatoon OR site:reddit.com/r/regina OR site:reddit.com/r/winnipeg OR site:reddit.com/r/montreal OR site:reddit.com/r/quebeccity OR site:reddit.com/r/halifax OR site:reddit.com/r/newfoundland)
("ps5 hdmi repair" OR "ps5 no video" OR "ps5 blue light of death" OR "ps5 motherboard repair" OR "ps4 hdmi port" OR "ps4 no power" OR "xbox hdmi repair" OR "xbox one x no power" OR "xbox series x hdmi" OR "nintendo switch board repair" OR "switch won't charge" OR "switch no display" OR "switch game card reader repair")
-entertainment -movie -music -sport -politics

7. Console Upgrades & Refurbishment

Alert Name: Console Refurb - Reddit CA
Purpose: Targets console upgrade requests and refurbishment opportunities, including controller repairs.
Target: Users wanting console upgrades, cleaning, or controller fixes.

-"ALERT_NAME:Console Refurb - Reddit CA" (site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/CambridgeON OR site:reddit.com/r/guelph OR site:reddit.com/r/ontario OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/londonontario OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga OR site:reddit.com/r/brampton OR site:reddit.com/r/HamiltonOntario OR site:reddit.com/r/niagara OR site:reddit.com/r/ottawa OR site:reddit.com/r/vancouver OR site:reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC OR site:reddit.com/r/Calgary OR site:reddit.com/r/Edmonton OR site:reddit.com/r/saskatoon OR site:reddit.com/r/regina OR site:reddit.com/r/winnipeg OR site:reddit.com/r/montreal OR site:reddit.com/r/quebeccity OR site:reddit.com/r/halifax OR site:reddit.com/r/newfoundland)
("console refurbishment" OR "console refurb" OR "console rebuild" OR "console recap" OR "console upgrade service" OR "ps5 upgrade" OR "ps5 ssd install" OR "ps5 fan replacement" OR "ps5 cleaning service" OR "ps4 pro refurbishment" OR "xbox ssd upgrade" OR "xbox cleaning service" OR "switch refurb" OR "switch shell swap" OR "switch fan replacement" OR "console deep cleaning" OR "retro console recap" OR "controller refurbishment" OR "joycon drift repair" OR "elite controller repair" OR "custom console mod" OR "rgb mod" OR "hdmi mod n64")
-entertainment -movie -music -sport -politics

8. Smartphone Logic Board Repair

Alert Name: Smartphone Repair - Reddit CA
Purpose: Captures iPhone, Samsung, Pixel, and other smartphone motherboard repair requests.
Target: Users with dead phones, charging issues, or component failures (Face ID, audio IC, etc.).

-"ALERT_NAME:Smartphone Repair - Reddit CA" (site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/CambridgeON OR site:reddit.com/r/guelph OR site:reddit.com/r/ontario OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/londonontario OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga OR site:reddit.com/r/brampton OR site:reddit.com/r/HamiltonOntario OR site:reddit.com/r/niagara OR site:reddit.com/r/ottawa OR site:reddit.com/r/vancouver OR site:reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC OR site:reddit.com/r/Calgary OR site:reddit.com/r/Edmonton OR site:reddit.com/r/saskatoon OR site:reddit.com/r/regina OR site:reddit.com/r/winnipeg OR site:reddit.com/r/montreal OR site:reddit.com/r/quebeccity OR site:reddit.com/r/halifax OR site:reddit.com/r/newfoundland)
("iphone logic board" OR "iphone board repair" OR "iphone microsolder" OR "iphone no power" OR "iphone boot loop" OR "iphone won't charge" OR "iphone touch disease" OR "iphone face id repair" OR "iphone audio ic" OR "iphone tristar" OR "iphone charging ic" OR "samsung logic board" OR "samsung no charge" OR "galaxy board repair" OR "note 20 no power" OR "pixel logic board repair" OR "pixel won't boot" OR "oneplus board repair")
-entertainment -movie -music -sport -politics

9. iPad Board Services

Alert Name: iPad Repair - Reddit CA
Purpose: Targets iPad repair requests, especially power, charging, and connector issues.
Target: Users with broken iPads, charging problems, or stuck devices.

-"ALERT_NAME:iPad Repair - Reddit CA" (site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/CambridgeON OR site:reddit.com/r/guelph OR site:reddit.com/r/ontario OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/londonontario OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga OR site:reddit.com/r/brampton OR site:reddit.com/r/HamiltonOntario OR site:reddit.com/r/niagara OR site:reddit.com/r/ottawa OR site:reddit.com/r/vancouver OR site:reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC OR site:reddit.com/r/Calgary OR site:reddit.com/r/Edmonton OR site:reddit.com/r/saskatoon OR site:reddit.com/r/regina OR site:reddit.com/r/winnipeg OR site:reddit.com/r/montreal OR site:reddit.com/r/quebeccity OR site:reddit.com/r/halifax OR site:reddit.com/r/newfoundland)
("ipad logic board" OR "ipad board repair" OR "ipad no power" OR "ipad won't charge" OR "ipad boot loop" OR "ipad stuck on apple logo" OR "ipad screen connector" OR "ipad battery connector" OR "ipad backlight repair" OR "ipad audio ic" OR "ipad touch disease" OR "ipad liquid damage" OR "ipad water damage")
-entertainment -movie -music -sport -politics

10. Connector (FPC) Replacement

Alert Name: Connector Repair - Reddit CA
Purpose: Targets connector repair requests - FPC, flex cables, and board connectors.
Target: Users with ripped connectors, damaged flex cables, or lifted pads.

-"ALERT_NAME:Connector Repair - Reddit CA" (site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/CambridgeON OR site:reddit.com/r/guelph OR site:reddit.com/r/ontario OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/londonontario OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga OR site:reddit.com/r/brampton OR site:reddit.com/r/HamiltonOntario OR site:reddit.com/r/niagara OR site:reddit.com/r/ottawa OR site:reddit.com/r/vancouver OR site:reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC OR site:reddit.com/r/Calgary OR site:reddit.com/r/Edmonton OR site:reddit.com/r/saskatoon OR site:reddit.com/r/regina OR site:reddit.com/r/winnipeg OR site:reddit.com/r/montreal OR site:reddit.com/r/quebeccity OR site:reddit.com/r/halifax OR site:reddit.com/r/newfoundland)
("fpc connector" OR "flex connector repair" OR "screen connector broke" OR "display connector ripped" OR "lcd connector burnt" OR "battery connector ripped" OR "charge port flex" OR "board connector replacement" OR "connector pads lifted" OR "connector ripped off board" OR "replace connector pins" OR "micro coax connector repair" OR "antenna connector repair")
-entertainment -movie -music -sport -politics

11. Key Fob Repairs (Assessment Required)

Alert Name: Key Fob Repair - Reddit CA
Purpose: Catches car key fob repair requests. Note: May require assessment for compatibility.
Target: Users with broken key fobs, water damage, or keyless entry issues.

-"ALERT_NAME:Key Fob Repair - Reddit CA" (site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/CambridgeON OR site:reddit.com/r/guelph OR site:reddit.com/r/ontario OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/londonontario OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga OR site:reddit.com/r/brampton OR site:reddit.com/r/HamiltonOntario OR site:reddit.com/r/niagara OR site:reddit.com/r/ottawa OR site:reddit.com/r/vancouver OR site:reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC OR site:reddit.com/r/Calgary OR site:reddit.com/r/Edmonton OR site:reddit.com/r/saskatoon OR site:reddit.com/r/regina OR site:reddit.com/r/winnipeg OR site:reddit.com/r/montreal OR site:reddit.com/r/quebeccity OR site:reddit.com/r/halifax OR site:reddit.com/r/newfoundland)
("key fob repair" OR "car key fob not working" OR "keyless entry repair" OR "key fob water damage" OR "key fob board" OR "key fob microsolder" OR "key fob battery drain" OR "key fob pcb repair" OR "smart key repair" OR "remote starter repair")
-entertainment -movie -music -sport -politics

12. Microsolder & Advanced Diagnostics

Alert Name: Microsolder/Diagnostics - Reddit CA
Purpose: Targets advanced board-level repair requests requiring microsoldering or diagnostic work.
Target: Users needing BGA reballing, short hunting, trace repair, or chip-off services.

-"ALERT_NAME:Microsolder/Diagnostics - Reddit CA" (site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/CambridgeON OR site:reddit.com/r/guelph OR site:reddit.com/r/ontario OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/londonontario OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga OR site:reddit.com/r/brampton OR site:reddit.com/r/HamiltonOntario OR site:reddit.com/r/niagara OR site:reddit.com/r/ottawa OR site:reddit.com/r/vancouver OR site:reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC OR site:reddit.com/r/Calgary OR site:reddit.com/r/Edmonton OR site:reddit.com/r/saskatoon OR site:reddit.com/r/regina OR site:reddit.com/r/winnipeg OR site:reddit.com/r/montreal OR site:reddit.com/r/quebeccity OR site:reddit.com/r/halifax OR site:reddit.com/r/newfoundland)
("microsolder" OR "micro solder" OR "bga reball" OR "ball grid array repair" OR "reball service" OR "board level diagnostics" OR "schematic reading" OR "short hunting" OR "find board short" OR "thermal camera diagnostics" OR "board trace repair" OR "pad repair" OR "underfill removal" OR "chip-off service")
-entertainment -movie -music -sport -politics

13. Refurbished Device Sales & Trade-Ins (Lead Generation)

Alert Name: Device Refurb/Trade-In - Reddit CA
Purpose: Captures opportunities to buy broken devices for refurbishment or trade-in requests.
Target: Users selling broken devices or seeking refurbishment services.

-"ALERT_NAME:Device Refurb/Trade-In - Reddit CA" (site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/CambridgeON OR site:reddit.com/r/guelph OR site:reddit.com/r/ontario OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/londonontario OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga OR site:reddit.com/r/brampton OR site:reddit.com/r/HamiltonOntario OR site:reddit.com/r/niagara OR site:reddit.com/r/ottawa OR site:reddit.com/r/vancouver OR site:reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC OR site:reddit.com/r/Calgary OR site:reddit.com/r/Edmonton OR site:reddit.com/r/saskatoon OR site:reddit.com/r/regina OR site:reddit.com/r/winnipeg OR site:reddit.com/r/montreal OR site:reddit.com/r/quebeccity OR site:reddit.com/r/halifax OR site:reddit.com/r/newfoundland)
("refurbished console" OR "refurbished macbook" OR "refurbished laptop" OR "refurbished iphone" OR "device refurbishment service" OR "console trade-in repair" OR "buy broken console" OR "buy broken laptop" OR "broken macbook wanted" OR "electronics refurbishment" OR "selling broken ps5" OR "selling broken macbook" OR "selling broken switch" OR "repair and resell" OR "flip consoles" OR "refurb service recommendation")
-entertainment -movie -music -sport -politics

Optional Modifiers

  • Add device qualifiers to tighten scope: ("macbook pro" OR "macbook air" OR "asus rog" OR "msi gs" OR "lenovo legion" OR "dell xps" OR "thinkpad" OR "iphone 15" OR "samsung s24" OR "pixel 9" OR "ipad pro" OR "ps5" OR "xbox series x" OR "nintendo switch oled").
  • Add intent phrases when you want explicit requests: ("recommend repair" OR "anyone fix" OR "anyone repair" OR "where to repair" OR "who can repair" OR "can someone repair" OR "repair shop recommendation" OR "help finding repair").
  • To broaden beyond Reddit, replace the site block in a query with platforms such as site:kijiji.ca, site:facebook.com/groups, or site:marketplace.facebook.com while keeping the keyword bundle and exclusions.

Additional Non-Reddit Alert Queries

The following templates surface high-intent conversations on other platforms. Each block is copy/paste-ready for Google Alerts (set to As-it-happens → RSS feed).

A. Canadian Classifieds (Kijiji + Used.ca Network)

Alert Name: Repair Leads - Kijiji/Used.ca CA
Purpose: Catches repair requests on Canadian classified sites.

-"ALERT_NAME:Repair Leads - Kijiji/Used.ca CA" (site:kijiji.ca OR site:used.ca OR site:usedvictoria.com OR site:usedvancouver.com OR site:usedottawa.com OR site:usededmonton.com)
("data recovery" OR "recover my data" OR "logic board repair" OR "motherboard repair" OR "console repair" OR "ps5 repair" OR "xbox repair" OR "macbook repair" OR "iphone repair" OR "ipad repair" OR "microsolder" OR "charging port repair" OR "hdmi port repair" OR "board level repair" OR "liquid damage repair" OR "needs repair" OR "repair wanted" OR "looking for repair")
-job -jobs -hiring -rent -rental

B. Facebook Public Groups & Marketplace Listings

Alert Name: Repair Leads - Facebook CA
Purpose: Targets Facebook Marketplace and public group repair requests.

-"ALERT_NAME:Repair Leads - Facebook CA" (site:facebook.com/groups OR site:facebook.com/marketplace)
("data recovery" OR "logic board repair" OR "macbook repair" OR "laptop repair" OR "console repair" OR "ps5 repair" OR "switch repair" OR "iphone repair" OR "microsolder" OR "charging port repair" OR "liquid damage repair" OR "motherboard repair" OR "repair shop recommendation" OR "anyone fix" OR "where to repair" OR "can someone repair")
-job -jobs -hiring -giveaway

C. Craigslist (Regional Electronics + Computer Sections)

Alert Name: Repair Leads - Craigslist CA
Purpose: Monitors Craigslist for repair service requests.

-"ALERT_NAME:Repair Leads - Craigslist CA" (site:craigslist.org OR site:craigslist.ca)
("data recovery" OR "recover files" OR "logic board repair" OR "macbook repair" OR "laptop repair" OR "console repair" OR "ps5 repair" OR "xbox repair" OR "switch repair" OR "iphone repair" OR "microsolder" OR "charging port repair" OR "motherboard repair" OR "board level repair" OR "repair service needed" OR "need repair" OR "seeking repair")
-job -jobs -gig -gigs -housing

D. HomeTech & Deal Forums (RedFlagDeals, DSLReports, etc.)

Alert Name: Repair Leads - Tech Forums CA
Purpose: Catches repair discussions on Canadian tech forums.

-"ALERT_NAME:Repair Leads - Tech Forums CA" (site:forums.redflagdeals.com OR site:community.hwbot.org OR site:dslreports.com/forum)
("data recovery" OR "recover my data" OR "logic board repair" OR "motherboard repair" OR "macbook repair" OR "laptop repair" OR "console repair" OR "gpu repair" OR "ps5 repair" OR "microsolder" OR "charging port repair" OR "board level repair" OR "need a repair shop" OR "recommend repair shop" OR "can someone fix")
-job -jobs -hiring

E. Discord Server Indexes & Community Directories

Alert Name: Repair Communities - Discord CA
Purpose: Finds repair-focused Discord communities and directories.

-"ALERT_NAME:Repair Communities - Discord CA" (site:discords.com OR site:disboard.org OR site:top.gg)
("electronics repair" OR "microsolder" OR "data recovery" OR "board repair" OR "console repair" OR "retro console repair" OR "macbook repair" OR "iphone repair" OR "repair community" OR "electronics refurb" OR "repair business")
-roblox -minecraft -anime -gaming

Note: Facebook queries surface only public content indexed by Google. For private groups or Marketplace interactions, join directly via the platform.

Bulk Device Sourcing Alerts (Canada)

Use these queries to uncover wholesale lots, liquidation pallets, and repairable bundles suitable for refurbishment. Paste the entire block into Google Alerts and set delivery to As-it-happens → RSS feed.

B1. General Bulk Lots (Nationwide)

Alert Name: Bulk Electronics - Classifieds CA
Purpose: Finds wholesale electronics lots and liquidation pallets.

-"ALERT_NAME:Bulk Electronics - Classifieds CA" (site:kijiji.ca OR site:facebook.com/marketplace OR site:facebook.com/groups OR site:craigslist.ca)
("wholesale electronics" OR "bulk electronics" OR "bulk devices" OR "liquidation electronics" OR "liquidation lot" OR "surplus electronics" OR "electronics auction" OR "electronics pallet" OR "returns pallet" OR "returns truckload" OR "salvage electronics" OR "for parts lot" OR "broken electronics lot" OR "repairable electronics lot")
-job -jobs -hiring -housing -rent -rental -service

B2. Laptop & MacBook Bulk Lots

Alert Name: Bulk Laptops - Auctions CA
Purpose: Targets laptop and MacBook bulk lots from auctions and classifieds.

-"ALERT_NAME:Bulk Laptops - Auctions CA" (site:kijiji.ca OR site:facebook.com/marketplace OR site:craigslist.ca OR site:bidspotter.com/en-ca OR site:govdeals.ca)
("bulk laptops" OR "laptop lot" OR "laptop liquidation" OR "surplus laptops" OR "for parts laptops" OR "broken laptop lot" OR "macbook lot" OR "macbook bulk" OR "corporate laptop surplus" OR "business laptop liquidation" OR "IT asset disposal" OR "fleet laptop auction")
-job -jobs -hiring -housing -rent -rental

B3. Smartphone & Tablet Bulk Lots

Alert Name: Bulk Phones/Tablets - Auctions CA
Purpose: Finds smartphone and tablet bulk lots for refurbishment.

-"ALERT_NAME:Bulk Phones/Tablets - Auctions CA" (site:kijiji.ca OR site:facebook.com/marketplace OR site:craigslist.ca OR site:bidspotter.com/en-ca OR site:liquidation.com)
("iphone lot" OR "iphone bulk" OR "smartphone lot" OR "smartphone bulk" OR "android phone lot" OR "for parts phones" OR "broken phone lot" OR "mobile phone liquidation" OR "mobile return pallet" OR "ipad lot" OR "tablet bulk" OR "tablet liquidation")
-job -jobs -hiring -housing -rent -rental

B4. Console & Gaming Bulk Lots

Alert Name: Bulk Consoles - Auctions CA
Purpose: Targets console and gaming device bulk lots.

-"ALERT_NAME:Bulk Consoles - Auctions CA" (site:kijiji.ca OR site:facebook.com/marketplace OR site:craigslist.ca OR site:bidspotter.com/en-ca OR site:liquidation.com OR site:hibid.com)
("console lot" OR "gaming console bulk" OR "ps5 lot" OR "playstation lot" OR "xbox lot" OR "switch lot" OR "retro console lot" OR "broken console lot" OR "for parts consoles" OR "video game liquidation" OR "game store liquidation" OR "controller lot" OR "joycon lot" OR "arcade liquidation")
-job -jobs -hiring -housing -rent -rental -digital

B5. Corporate & Government Asset Auctions

Alert Name: Gov/Corporate Auctions - Electronics CA
Purpose: Monitors government and corporate surplus auctions for electronics.

-"ALERT_NAME:Gov/Corporate Auctions - Electronics CA" (site:govdeals.ca OR site:gcsurplus.ca OR site:go-dove.com OR site:publicsurplus.com OR site:auctionnetwork.ca OR site:bidspotter.com/en-ca)
("electronics auction" OR "IT equipment auction" OR "computer liquidation" OR "surplus electronics auction" OR "asset disposition" OR "surplus devices" OR "fleet laptops" OR "office electronics auction" OR "returns auction" OR "warehouse clearance")
-vehicle -vehicles -truck -bus -furniture

Tip: Add province or city names (e.g., "Toronto" OR "Mississauga" OR "Montreal" OR "Calgary" OR "Vancouver") to any query to focus on pickup-friendly regions.

Alert Validation Report (2025-11-17)

Method

  • Ran python3 scripts/validate_alerts.py to parse each alert block and measure risk signals (site filter count, OR count, quoted phrases, total characters, exclusion count).
  • Flagged any query that exceeded Google Alerts’ practical limits (>12 site filters, >28 OR terms, >12 quoted phrases, or >600 characters) and captured the specific remediation hints per alert.

Summary Table

Alert Site filters OR count Quoted phrases Length Issues
Data Recovery - Reddit CA 23 38 18 1166 site>12, OR>28, quotes>12, len>600
HDD/SSD Recovery - Reddit CA 23 40 20 1212 site>12, OR>28, quotes>12, len>600
SD Card/USB Recovery - Reddit CA 23 33 13 1104 site>12, OR>28, quotes>12, len>600
Laptop/MacBook Repair - Reddit CA 23 42 22 1300 site>12, OR>28, quotes>12, len>600
GPU/Desktop Repair - Reddit CA 23 35 15 1104 site>12, OR>28, quotes>12, len>600
Console Repair - Reddit CA 23 34 14 1114 site>12, OR>28, quotes>12, len>600
Console Refurb - Reddit CA 23 44 24 1334 site>12, OR>28, quotes>12, len>600
Smartphone Repair - Reddit CA 23 39 19 1227 site>12, OR>28, quotes>12, len>600
iPad Repair - Reddit CA 23 34 14 1098 site>12, OR>28, quotes>12, len>600
Connector Repair - Reddit CA 23 34 14 1158 site>12, OR>28, quotes>12, len>600
Key Fob Repair - Reddit CA 23 31 11 1037 site>12, OR>28, len>600
Microsolder/Diagnostics - Reddit CA 23 35 15 1110 site>12, OR>28, quotes>12, len>600
Device Refurb/Trade-In - Reddit CA 23 37 17 1222 site>12, OR>28, quotes>12, len>600
Repair Leads - Kijiji/Used.ca CA 6 22 19 583 quotes>12
Repair Leads - Facebook CA 2 16 17 470 quotes>12
Repair Leads - Craigslist CA 2 17 18 463 quotes>12
Repair Leads - Tech Forums CA 3 16 16 467 quotes>12
Repair Communities - Discord CA 3 12 12 364 none
Bulk Electronics - Classifieds CA 4 16 15 535 quotes>12
Bulk Laptops - Auctions CA 5 15 13 474 quotes>12
Bulk Phones/Tablets - Auctions CA 5 15 13 465 quotes>12
Bulk Consoles - Auctions CA 6 18 15 527 quotes>12
Gov/Corporate Auctions - Electronics CA 6 14 11 486 none

Key Findings

  • Every Reddit-focused alert chains 23 subreddit filters plus 30–45 exact phrases, which Google truncates, leading to zero incremental hits.
  • Queries above ~600 characters or with more than ~32 OR tokens are silently shortened by Google Alerts; most of the Reddit bundles fall into this category.
  • Non-Reddit alerts mostly pass site/length checks but lean heavily on quoted phrases, which prevents near-match language from surfacing.
  • Two alerts (Repair Communities - Discord CA, Gov/Corporate Auctions - Electronics CA) cleared every check, so they can stay untouched.

Recommended Replacement Queries

The following drop-in queries stay within Google’s limits (≤8 site filters, ≤20 OR clauses, ≤12 quoted phrases) and can replace the existing alerts immediately. Duplicate them per region/device category as needed.

Data Recovery - Reddit Ontario

-"ALERT_NAME:Data Recovery - Reddit Ontario" (site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/ontario OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga OR site:reddit.com/r/brampton OR site:reddit.com/r/HamiltonOntario OR site:reddit.com/r/londonontario OR site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo)
("data recovery" OR "dead hard drive" OR "drive clicking" OR "drive not recognized" OR "lost photos" OR "formatted by mistake" OR "recover documents")
("anyone fix" OR "repair recommendation" OR "needs repair" OR "where to repair")
-job -jobs -hiring -giveaway

Data Recovery - Reddit Western Canada

-"ALERT_NAME:Data Recovery - Reddit West" (site:reddit.com/r/vancouver OR site:reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC OR site:reddit.com/r/britishcolumbia OR site:reddit.com/r/Calgary OR site:reddit.com/r/Edmonton OR site:reddit.com/r/saskatoon OR site:reddit.com/r/regina OR site:reddit.com/r/winnipeg)
("data recovery" OR "drive beeping" OR "drive won't mount" OR "nvme recovery" OR "ssd not detected" OR "raid recovery")
("anyone fix" OR "recommend repair shop" OR "need a repair shop")
-job -jobs -hiring -politics

Laptop/MacBook Repair - Reddit GTA

-"ALERT_NAME:Laptop/MacBook Repair - Reddit GTA" (site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/ontario OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga OR site:reddit.com/r/brampton OR site:reddit.com/r/HamiltonOntario OR site:reddit.com/r/londonontario OR site:reddit.com/r/kitchener)
("logic board repair" OR "macbook won't turn on" OR "macbook no power" OR "liquid damage macbook" OR "t2 chip repair" OR "laptop motherboard repair" OR "gaming laptop repair")
("anyone fix" OR "repair shop recommendation" OR "need a repair shop")
-entertainment -job -jobs -hiring

Console Repair - Reddit West

-"ALERT_NAME:Console Repair - Reddit West" (site:reddit.com/r/vancouver OR site:reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC OR site:reddit.com/r/Calgary OR site:reddit.com/r/Edmonton OR site:reddit.com/r/saskatoon OR site:reddit.com/r/regina OR site:reddit.com/r/winnipeg OR site:reddit.com/r/britishcolumbia)
("ps5 hdmi repair" OR "ps5 no video" OR "xbox hdmi repair" OR "xbox no power" OR "switch won't charge" OR "switch no display" OR "console board repair")
("anyone fix" OR "repair recommendation" OR "needs repair")
-job -jobs -hiring -giveaway

Microsolder/Diagnostics - Reddit Canada (No Site Filter)

-"ALERT_NAME:Microsolder - Reddit CA" ("microsolder" OR "micro solder" OR "bga reball" OR "short hunting" OR "pad repair" OR "chip-off service")
("anyone fix" OR "where to repair" OR "repair help")
("Toronto" OR "Vancouver" OR "Calgary" OR "Montreal" OR "Ottawa" OR "Halifax")
-job -jobs -hiring -giveaway

How to use: Delete the corresponding old alert in Google Alerts, paste one of the regional replacements above, and clone it for additional regions/devices (e.g., Atlantic Canada, Quebec). Keep each alert under ~500 characters and re-run python3 scripts/validate_alerts.py after edits to confirm it stays within limits.