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Canadian Repair Keyword Search Strategy

🎯 Search RSS Feed Approach

Reddit supports search-based RSS feeds within specific subreddits. Use this format:

https://www.reddit.com/r/[subreddit]/search.rss?q=[keywords]&sort=new&type=link

Example URLs

Toronto repairs: https://www.reddit.com/r/toronto/search.rss?q=repair+OR+fix+OR+broken+OR+not+working&sort=new&type=link
Vancouver iPhone: https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/search.rss?q=iPhone+repair+OR+iPhone+broken&sort=new&type=link

🔍 Repair Keyword Categories

Device-Specific Keywords

MacBook: "macbook repair" OR "macbook broken" OR "macbook fix" OR "macbook not working"
iPhone: "iphone repair" OR "iphone broken" OR "iphone screen" OR "iphone fix"
Laptop: "laptop repair" OR "laptop broken" OR "computer fix" OR "laptop not working"
Console: "ps5 repair" OR "xbox broken" OR "switch fix" OR "console repair"

Problem-Specific Keywords

Power: "won't turn on" OR "no power" OR "dead" OR "not charging" OR "battery dead"
Display: "screen broken" OR "cracked screen" OR "black screen" OR "no display"
Water: "water damage" OR "spilled" OR "liquid damage" OR "got wet"
Storage: "hard drive" OR "ssd" OR "data recovery" OR "lost files"

Service Keywords

"looking for repair" OR "need repair" OR "repair shop" OR "fix my"
"recommend repair" OR "best repair" OR "local repair" OR "repair service"

📊 Priority Search Feeds by City

Phase 1: High-Volume Cities (Start Here)

Toronto (r/toronto)

https://www.reddit.com/r/toronto/search.rss?q=repair+OR+fix+OR+broken+OR+"not+working"&sort=new&type=link
https://www.reddit.com/r/toronto/search.rss?q=iPhone+OR+macbook+OR+laptop+"repair"&sort=new&type=link
https://www.reddit.com/r/toronto/search.rss?q="won't+turn+on"+OR+"screen+broken"+OR+"water+damage"&sort=new&type=link

Vancouver (r/vancouver)

https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/search.rss?q=repair+OR+fix+OR+broken+OR+"not+working"&sort=new&type=link
https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/search.rss?q=iPhone+OR+macbook+OR+laptop+"repair"&sort=new&type=link
https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/search.rss?q="won't+turn+on"+OR+"screen+broken"+OR+"water+damage"&sort=new&type=link

Calgary (r/calgary)

https://www.reddit.com/r/calgary/search.rss?q=repair+OR+fix+OR+broken+OR+"not+working"&sort=new&type=link
https://www.reddit.com/r/calgary/search.rss?q=iPhone+OR+laptop+"repair"&sort=new&type=link

Edmonton (r/edmonton)

https://www.reddit.com/r/edmonton/search.rss?q=repair+OR+fix+OR+broken+OR+"not+working"&sort=new&type=link
https://www.reddit.com/r/edmonton/search.rss?q=iPhone+OR+laptop+"repair"&sort=new&type=link

Phase 2: Medium Cities

Ottawa, Hamilton, Kitchener, Montreal

Use same search patterns as above, adapted for each city subreddit.

Phase 3: Provincial Coverage

Ontario (r/Ontario), BC (r/BritishColumbia), Alberta (r/Alberta)

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ontario/search.rss?q=repair+OR+fix+OR+broken+OR+"looking+for+repair"&sort=new&type=link

🔄 Monitoring & Subscription Strategy

1. RSS Feed Monitoring

Subscribe to search RSS feeds in your RSS reader
Set up alerts for new posts matching repair keywords
Monitor daily/weekly for new repair opportunities

2. Thread Conversation Tracking

When you find a repair-related post, subscribe to the thread
Monitor comment conversations for:
- User responses to repair recommendations
- Follow-up questions about repair services
- Local repair shop mentions
- Price discussions

3. Active Engagement

Participate in conversations where appropriate
Build relationships with local repair seekers
Offer helpful information about repair options
Convert conversations to repair business opportunities

📈 Optimization Strategy

Test & Refine

Start with broad searches to establish baseline activity
Narrow keywords based on results quality
Monitor conversion rates from views to repair leads
Adjust search frequency (daily → weekly → monthly as needed)

Quality Metrics

Relevance: How many posts are actual repair requests?
Locality: Are users seeking local repair services?
Timeliness: How quickly do users respond to repair suggestions?
Volume: Sustainable lead generation without overload?

Expansion Plan

Add more cities as you handle current load
Introduce new keywords based on successful searches
Create device-specific searches for high-value repairs
Monitor provincial subs for broader coverage

🛠️ Technical Implementation

RSS Reader Setup

Use Feedly, Inoreader, or similar RSS reader
Create folders by city/province
Set up notifications for new repair posts
Archive old posts systematically

Search URL Construction

// Template for creating search URLs
const createSearchUrl = (subreddit, keywords) => {
  const encodedKeywords = encodeURIComponent(keywords);
  return `https://www.reddit.com/r/${subreddit}/search.rss?q=${encodedKeywords}&sort=new&type=link`;
};

// Example usage
createSearchUrl('toronto', 'iPhone repair OR "screen broken"');

This approach gives you targeted access to repair conversations within Canadian communities, allowing you to engage with local repair seekers in real-time.

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