My time is spent working my jungle ranch in Mexico and my Business Consulting company in suburban Northern California.

I've written approximately 400 articles and published five language books. My article topics range from business analysis, personal development, travel, humor, politics and Mexico.

What I've learned is it is not about me but rather the reflection of my experiences. Because of my experiences I have learned to not compare 'stories' with others as life is not always a competitive game. Besides, I'm more interested in what others have to say...

I have a business card but that is it. My resume, portfolio, etc. is now a Google search.

My blog research sites are www.jddeal.com and www.freeandinquiringmind.typepad.com Google "Jack D. Deal" or "Deal Business Consulting" for my article
portfolio.

The best thing I have ever written is "A free and inquiring mind cures all ills."

My passion is ...

brain plasticity

I know too much about ...

brain plasticity

My parents always told me ...

follow your interests

My childhood ambition ...

travel

My favorite memory ...

travel

Why I write ...

it's life

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

The Teaching of Buddha by Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai

My first job ...

field hand

My best moment ...

birth of my son

My inspiration ...

a free and inquiring mind cures all ills...

Business > Online Advertising & Sales Search engine marketing: How to improve your ROI

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Not getting the search engine results you want? The first step is to monitor your rankings and see which tactics are working. One of the easiest ways to to that is to do a weekly Googleprint.

It's easy. Just type your subject in quotes in Google's search box.

Each week you can track which of your search marketing efforts is paying off and which isn't doing so well. The results may surprise you.

For instance, you might be surprised to see your Craigslist ad showing up surprisingly high in your Googleprint. Placing an ad on Craigslist not only gets your name out but a...

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