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142 lines
5.3 KiB
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# Canadian Repair Keyword Search Strategy
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## 🎯 **Search RSS Feed Approach**
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Reddit supports search-based RSS feeds within specific subreddits. Use this format:
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```
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https://www.reddit.com/r/[subreddit]/search.rss?q=[keywords]&sort=new&type=link
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```
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### Example URLs
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- Toronto repairs: `https://www.reddit.com/r/toronto/search.rss?q=repair+OR+fix+OR+broken+OR+not+working&sort=new&type=link`
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- Vancouver iPhone: `https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/search.rss?q=iPhone+repair+OR+iPhone+broken&sort=new&type=link`
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## 🔍 **Repair Keyword Categories**
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### Device-Specific Keywords
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```
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MacBook: "macbook repair" OR "macbook broken" OR "macbook fix" OR "macbook not working"
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iPhone: "iphone repair" OR "iphone broken" OR "iphone screen" OR "iphone fix"
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Laptop: "laptop repair" OR "laptop broken" OR "computer fix" OR "laptop not working"
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Console: "ps5 repair" OR "xbox broken" OR "switch fix" OR "console repair"
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```
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### Problem-Specific Keywords
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```
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Power: "won't turn on" OR "no power" OR "dead" OR "not charging" OR "battery dead"
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Display: "screen broken" OR "cracked screen" OR "black screen" OR "no display"
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Water: "water damage" OR "spilled" OR "liquid damage" OR "got wet"
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Storage: "hard drive" OR "ssd" OR "data recovery" OR "lost files"
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```
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### Service Keywords
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"looking for repair" OR "need repair" OR "repair shop" OR "fix my"
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"recommend repair" OR "best repair" OR "local repair" OR "repair service"
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```
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## 📊 **Priority Search Feeds by City**
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### Phase 1: High-Volume Cities (Start Here)
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#### Toronto (r/toronto)
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```
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https://www.reddit.com/r/toronto/search.rss?q=repair+OR+fix+OR+broken+OR+"not+working"&sort=new&type=link
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https://www.reddit.com/r/toronto/search.rss?q=iPhone+OR+macbook+OR+laptop+"repair"&sort=new&type=link
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https://www.reddit.com/r/toronto/search.rss?q="won't+turn+on"+OR+"screen+broken"+OR+"water+damage"&sort=new&type=link
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```
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#### Vancouver (r/vancouver)
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```
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https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/search.rss?q=repair+OR+fix+OR+broken+OR+"not+working"&sort=new&type=link
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https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/search.rss?q=iPhone+OR+macbook+OR+laptop+"repair"&sort=new&type=link
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https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/search.rss?q="won't+turn+on"+OR+"screen+broken"+OR+"water+damage"&sort=new&type=link
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```
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#### Calgary (r/calgary)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/calgary/search.rss?q=repair+OR+fix+OR+broken+OR+"not+working"&sort=new&type=link
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https://www.reddit.com/r/calgary/search.rss?q=iPhone+OR+laptop+"repair"&sort=new&type=link
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```
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#### Edmonton (r/edmonton)
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```
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https://www.reddit.com/r/edmonton/search.rss?q=repair+OR+fix+OR+broken+OR+"not+working"&sort=new&type=link
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https://www.reddit.com/r/edmonton/search.rss?q=iPhone+OR+laptop+"repair"&sort=new&type=link
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```
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### Phase 2: Medium Cities
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#### Ottawa, Hamilton, Kitchener, Montreal
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Use same search patterns as above, adapted for each city subreddit.
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### Phase 3: Provincial Coverage
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#### Ontario (r/Ontario), BC (r/BritishColumbia), Alberta (r/Alberta)
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```
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Ontario/search.rss?q=repair+OR+fix+OR+broken+OR+"looking+for+repair"&sort=new&type=link
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```
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## 🔄 **Monitoring & Subscription Strategy**
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### 1. **RSS Feed Monitoring**
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- Subscribe to search RSS feeds in your RSS reader
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- Set up alerts for new posts matching repair keywords
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- Monitor daily/weekly for new repair opportunities
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### 2. **Thread Conversation Tracking**
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- When you find a repair-related post, subscribe to the thread
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- Monitor comment conversations for:
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- User responses to repair recommendations
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- Follow-up questions about repair services
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- Local repair shop mentions
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- Price discussions
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### 3. **Active Engagement**
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- Participate in conversations where appropriate
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- Build relationships with local repair seekers
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- Offer helpful information about repair options
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- Convert conversations to repair business opportunities
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## 📈 **Optimization Strategy**
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### Test & Refine
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1. **Start with broad searches** to establish baseline activity
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2. **Narrow keywords** based on results quality
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3. **Monitor conversion rates** from views to repair leads
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4. **Adjust search frequency** (daily → weekly → monthly as needed)
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### Quality Metrics
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- **Relevance**: How many posts are actual repair requests?
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- **Locality**: Are users seeking local repair services?
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- **Timeliness**: How quickly do users respond to repair suggestions?
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- **Volume**: Sustainable lead generation without overload?
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### Expansion Plan
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1. **Add more cities** as you handle current load
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2. **Introduce new keywords** based on successful searches
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3. **Create device-specific searches** for high-value repairs
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4. **Monitor provincial subs** for broader coverage
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## 🛠️ **Technical Implementation**
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### RSS Reader Setup
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- Use Feedly, Inoreader, or similar RSS reader
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- Create folders by city/province
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- Set up notifications for new repair posts
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- Archive old posts systematically
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### Search URL Construction
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```javascript
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// Template for creating search URLs
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const createSearchUrl = (subreddit, keywords) => {
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const encodedKeywords = encodeURIComponent(keywords);
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return `https://www.reddit.com/r/${subreddit}/search.rss?q=${encodedKeywords}&sort=new&type=link`;
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};
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// Example usage
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createSearchUrl('toronto', 'iPhone repair OR "screen broken"');
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```
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This approach gives you targeted access to repair conversations within Canadian communities, allowing you to engage with local repair seekers in real-time. |