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Production Reddit Alerts - Canadian Subreddits (TUNED)

Generated: November 21, 2025
Status: ✅ Using validated consumer language with Canadian regional subreddits
Based on: Consumer language testing that achieved 10/10 relevant results

Key Changes:

  • ✅ Using Canadian regional subreddits (r/toronto, r/vancouver, r/kitchener, etc.)
  • ✅ 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)

🌟 Tier 1: High Priority Canadian Alerts

These target major Canadian cities with validated consumer language.

MacBook Repair - Ontario GTA

Alert Name: MacBook Repair - Ontario GTA
Purpose: Catches MacBook power/boot problems in GTA subreddits
Target Subreddits: r/kitchener, r/waterloo, r/toronto, r/mississauga, r/brampton

(site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga OR site:reddit.com/r/brampton)
"macbook" ("won't turn on" OR "dead" OR "no power" OR "won't boot" OR "repair")

MacBook Repair - Ontario Other

Alert Name: MacBook Repair - Ontario Other
Purpose: Catches MacBook issues in other Ontario subreddits
Target Subreddits: r/ontario, r/londonontario, r/HamiltonOntario, r/ottawa

(site:reddit.com/r/ontario OR site:reddit.com/r/londonontario OR site:reddit.com/r/HamiltonOntario OR site:reddit.com/r/ottawa)
"macbook" ("won't turn on" OR "dead" OR "no power" OR "won't boot" OR "repair")

MacBook Repair - Western Canada

Alert Name: MacBook Repair - Western Canada
Purpose: Catches MacBook issues in Western Canadian subreddits
Target Subreddits: r/vancouver, r/VictoriaBC, r/Calgary, r/Edmonton

(site:reddit.com/r/vancouver OR site:reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC OR site:reddit.com/r/Calgary OR site:reddit.com/r/Edmonton)
"macbook" ("won't turn on" OR "dead" OR "no power" OR "won't boot" OR "repair")

MacBook Charging Issues - Ontario GTA

Alert Name: MacBook Charging - Ontario GTA
Purpose: Catches MacBook charging/battery problems in GTA
Target Subreddits: r/kitchener, r/waterloo, r/toronto, r/mississauga

(site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga)
"macbook" ("won't charge" OR "not charging" OR "battery dead" OR "battery won't charge")

MacBook Water Damage - Ontario GTA

Alert Name: MacBook Water Damage - Ontario GTA
Purpose: Catches MacBook liquid damage posts in GTA
Target Subreddits: r/kitchener, r/waterloo, r/toronto, r/mississauga

(site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga)
"macbook" ("spilled" OR "water damage" OR "liquid damage" OR "got wet")

Laptop Repair - Ontario GTA

Alert Name: Laptop Repair - Ontario GTA
Purpose: Catches all laptop power problems in GTA
Target Subreddits: r/kitchener, r/waterloo, r/toronto, r/mississauga, r/brampton

(site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga OR site:reddit.com/r/brampton)
"laptop" ("won't turn on" OR "dead" OR "no power" OR "won't boot" OR "repair")

Laptop Display Issues - Ontario GTA

Alert Name: Laptop Display - Ontario GTA
Purpose: Catches laptop screen/display problems in GTA
Target Subreddits: r/kitchener, r/waterloo, r/toronto, r/mississauga

(site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga)
"laptop" ("black screen" OR "no display" OR "screen went black" OR "screen broken")

iPhone Repair - Ontario GTA

Alert Name: iPhone Repair - Ontario GTA
Purpose: Catches iPhone power/boot problems in GTA
Target Subreddits: r/kitchener, r/waterloo, r/toronto, r/mississauga

(site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga)
"iphone" ("won't turn on" OR "dead" OR "black screen" OR "repair")

iPhone Charging - Ontario GTA

Alert Name: iPhone Charging - Ontario GTA
Purpose: Catches iPhone charging problems in GTA
Target Subreddits: r/kitchener, r/waterloo, r/toronto, r/mississauga

(site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga)
"iphone" ("won't charge" OR "not charging" OR "charging port broken")

Data Recovery - Ontario GTA

Alert Name: Data Recovery - Ontario GTA
Purpose: Catches hard drive/SSD failure posts in GTA
Target Subreddits: r/kitchener, r/waterloo, r/toronto, r/mississauga

(site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga)
("hard drive" OR "hdd" OR "ssd") ("died" OR "won't mount" OR "lost files" OR "not recognized" OR "data recovery")

⭐ Tier 2: Western Canada Alerts

MacBook Repair - Western Canada

Alert Name: MacBook Repair - Western Canada
Purpose: Catches MacBook issues in Western Canada
Target Subreddits: r/vancouver, r/VictoriaBC, r/Calgary, r/Edmonton

(site:reddit.com/r/vancouver OR site:reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC OR site:reddit.com/r/Calgary OR site:reddit.com/r/Edmonton)
"macbook" ("won't turn on" OR "dead" OR "no power" OR "repair")

Laptop Repair - Western Canada

Alert Name: Laptop Repair - Western Canada
Purpose: Catches laptop issues in Western Canada
Target Subreddits: r/vancouver, r/VictoriaBC, r/Calgary, r/Edmonton

(site:reddit.com/r/vancouver OR site:reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC OR site:reddit.com/r/Calgary OR site:reddit.com/r/Edmonton)
"laptop" ("won't turn on" OR "dead" OR "no power" OR "repair")

iPhone Repair - Western Canada

Alert Name: iPhone Repair - Western Canada
Purpose: Catches iPhone issues in Western Canada
Target Subreddits: r/vancouver, r/VictoriaBC, r/Calgary, r/Edmonton

(site:reddit.com/r/vancouver OR site:reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC OR site:reddit.com/r/Calgary OR site:reddit.com/r/Edmonton)
"iphone" ("won't turn on" OR "dead" OR "black screen" OR "repair")

Data Recovery - Western Canada

Alert Name: Data Recovery - Western Canada
Purpose: Catches data recovery requests in Western Canada
Target Subreddits: r/vancouver, r/VictoriaBC, r/Calgary, r/Edmonton

(site:reddit.com/r/vancouver OR site:reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC OR site:reddit.com/r/Calgary OR site:reddit.com/r/Edmonton)
("hard drive" OR "hdd" OR "ssd") ("died" OR "won't mount" OR "lost files" OR "data recovery")

📍 Tier 3: Eastern Canada & Prairies

MacBook Repair - Eastern Canada

Alert Name: MacBook Repair - Eastern Canada
Purpose: Catches MacBook issues in Eastern Canada
Target Subreddits: r/montreal, r/quebeccity, r/halifax, r/newfoundland

(site:reddit.com/r/montreal OR site:reddit.com/r/quebeccity OR site:reddit.com/r/halifax OR site:reddit.com/r/newfoundland)
"macbook" ("won't turn on" OR "dead" OR "no power" OR "repair")

MacBook Repair - Prairies

Alert Name: MacBook Repair - Prairies
Purpose: Catches MacBook issues in Prairies
Target Subreddits: r/saskatoon, r/regina, r/winnipeg

(site:reddit.com/r/saskatoon OR site:reddit.com/r/regina OR site:reddit.com/r/winnipeg)
"macbook" ("won't turn on" OR "dead" OR "no power" OR "repair")

Laptop Repair - Eastern Canada

Alert Name: Laptop Repair - Eastern Canada
Purpose: Catches laptop issues in Eastern Canada
Target Subreddits: r/montreal, r/quebeccity, r/halifax

(site:reddit.com/r/montreal OR site:reddit.com/r/quebeccity OR site:reddit.com/r/halifax)
"laptop" ("won't turn on" OR "dead" OR "no power" OR "repair")

Data Recovery - Eastern Canada

Alert Name: Data Recovery - Eastern Canada
Purpose: Catches data recovery requests in Eastern Canada
Target Subreddits: r/montreal, r/quebeccity, r/halifax

(site:reddit.com/r/montreal OR site:reddit.com/r/quebeccity OR site:reddit.com/r/halifax)
("hard drive" OR "hdd" OR "ssd") ("died" OR "won't mount" OR "lost files" OR "data recovery")

🎮 Tier 4: Console Repairs (Canadian Subreddits)

PS5 Repair - Ontario GTA

Alert Name: PS5 Repair - Ontario GTA
Purpose: Catches PS5 hardware problems in GTA
Target Subreddits: r/kitchener, r/waterloo, r/toronto, r/mississauga

(site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga)
"ps5" ("won't turn on" OR "no power" OR "black screen" OR "repair")

PS5 Repair - Western Canada

Alert Name: PS5 Repair - Western Canada
Purpose: Catches PS5 issues in Western Canada
Target Subreddits: r/vancouver, r/VictoriaBC, r/Calgary, r/Edmonton

(site:reddit.com/r/vancouver OR site:reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC OR site:reddit.com/r/Calgary OR site:reddit.com/r/Edmonton)
"ps5" ("won't turn on" OR "no power" OR "black screen" OR "repair")

Nintendo Switch Repair - Ontario GTA

Alert Name: Switch Repair - Ontario GTA
Purpose: Catches Switch hardware problems in GTA
Target Subreddits: r/kitchener, r/waterloo, r/toronto, r/mississauga

(site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga)
"nintendo switch" ("won't charge" OR "won't turn on" OR "black screen" OR "repair")

Xbox Repair - Ontario GTA

Alert Name: Xbox Repair - Ontario GTA
Purpose: Catches Xbox hardware problems in GTA
Target Subreddits: r/kitchener, r/waterloo, r/toronto, r/mississauga

(site:reddit.com/r/kitchener OR site:reddit.com/r/waterloo OR site:reddit.com/r/toronto OR site:reddit.com/r/mississauga)
("xbox" OR "xbox series x") ("won't turn on" OR "no power" OR "repair")

📋 Setup Instructions

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

Google Alerts Configuration:

  1. Go to Google Alerts
  2. Paste query exactly as shown (including quotes)
  3. Show options:
    • How often: As-it-happens
    • Sources: Automatic
    • Language: English
    • Region: Canada
    • How many: All results
    • Deliver to: RSS feed
  4. Click "Create Alert"
  5. Click "RSS" icon to get feed URL

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

Note: Canadian regional subreddits have lower volume than global tech support subs, but these alerts target actual Canadian customers in your service areas.

📊 Validation Notes

Consumer Language Validated:

  • ✅ "won't turn on" works better than "logic board repair"
  • ✅ "dead" works better than "no power indicator"
  • ✅ "won't charge" works better than "charging port repair"
  • ✅ "black screen" works better than "display failure"

Canadian Subreddit Strategy:

  • Uses actual Canadian regional subreddits (r/toronto, r/vancouver, r/kitchener, etc.)
  • Organized by Canadian regions (GTA, Ontario-Other, Western, Prairies, Eastern)
  • Lower volume than global subs, but targets actual Canadian customers

🎯 Success Criteria

Each alert in this file:

  • ✅ Uses consumer language (no technical jargon)
  • ✅ Targets Canadian regional subreddits
  • ✅ Uses validated keyword patterns
  • ✅ Stays within Google Alerts limits (≤8 site filters, ≤500 chars)

Total Alerts: 22 production-ready alerts
Coverage: MacBook, iPhone, Laptop, Data Recovery, PS5, Switch, Xbox
Geographic: Canadian regions (GTA, Ontario-Other, Western, Prairies, Eastern)

📝 Notes

  • ALERT_NAME markers removed (caused search issues)
  • Exclusion terms removed (not needed with targeted subs)
  • Queries kept simple and focused
  • Consumer language patterns validated November 18, 2025
  • Canadian subreddit targeting updated November 21, 2025
  • See docs/REDDIT_KEYWORDS.md for full conversion table

Next Steps:

  1. Set up Tier 1 alerts first (GTA - highest priority)
  2. Monitor results for 1 week
  3. Add Tier 2/3/4 based on needs
  4. Adjust keywords based on actual results received