http://www.artipot.com/authors/1798/jack-deal/ Latest articles by Jack Deal from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/306406/why-costa-rica-is-perfect-for-off-grid-development-and-eco-tourism.htm With only .03% of the Earth's land mass, Costa Rica has 3% of the world's biodiversity. As a percentage of land mass, Costa Rica has more preserved nature than any other country. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:51:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/306406/why-costa-rica-is-perfect-for-off-grid-development-and-eco-tourism.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/274239/the-worlds-largest-city-just-keeps-on-growing-and-growing.htm Mexico City, the world's most populous city, just keeps growing and growing with no end in sight. In the next ten to twenty years, Mexico City may become the world's first urban area with 50 million residents. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:35:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/274239/the-worlds-largest-city-just-keeps-on-growing-and-growing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/223236/product-and-service-diversification-can-help-your-profits-grow.htm There are successful companies that "neither make nor do" but focus on diversifying into new markets and actually creating new markets. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:32:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/223236/product-and-service-diversification-can-help-your-profits-grow.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/222338/why-big-motorcycles-and-motorcyclese-make-no-sense-but-really-do.htm Just don't forget to swagger a little bit as you approach any motorcycle showroom with Harley or Hellbent over the door. It's really important for you to keep up your biker self-esteem. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:43:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/222338/why-big-motorcycles-and-motorcyclese-make-no-sense-but-really-do.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/208447/how-smart-companies-are-opening-new-multi-channel-markets.htm The initial beneficiaries of this new technology are those companies using local search; geocentric local search technology has now made it much easier to market across a region instead of just a locale. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:36:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/208447/how-smart-companies-are-opening-new-multi-channel-markets.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/207611/if-my-personal-assets-are-worth-less-am-i-worthless-too.htm The biggest problem with defining oneself by one's possessions is unfortunately one's possessions. This follows directly behind the old proverb 'be careful what you wish for because you just might get it.' And later wish you hadn't. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:54:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/207611/if-my-personal-assets-are-worth-less-am-i-worthless-too.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/203978/how-obamas-weak-campaign-organization-has-made-it-a-race.htm The campaign's inner circle was reduced to a handful of people. From this group comes all the campaign's command and control and just as importantly, minimal dissent. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:29:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/203978/how-obamas-weak-campaign-organization-has-made-it-a-race.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/186216/measure-your-search-marketing-efforts-with-a-weekly-googleprint.htm The basics don't change very much and they are most important; change your homepage with fresh, original content daily, focus on keywords and keyword strings and publish, link and backlink as much as possible. Avoid scams and spam. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:45:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/186216/measure-your-search-marketing-efforts-with-a-weekly-googleprint.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/183089/the-death-of-small-rental-offices-and-stores.htm The old adage: Location, Location, Location takes new meaning in a search society. Being found now has a very different implication. For many small and medium sized businesses, their location is no longer physical. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:33:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/183089/the-death-of-small-rental-offices-and-stores.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/181575/is-your-local-chamber-of-commerce-obsolete.htm The simple fact is that the local C of Cs are delivering less and less value to their members. Unless they are able to redefine their mission and find ways to bring greater value, they will simply go the obsolete route of newspaper advertising. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:20:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/181575/is-your-local-chamber-of-commerce-obsolete.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/179096/how-local-search-technology-is-changing-our-sense-of-community.htm In the past we chose our friends and business dealings with those we physically knew. Today, with local search technology, we can choose our friends and business dealings with anyone connected to cyberspace. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:45:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/179096/how-local-search-technology-is-changing-our-sense-of-community.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/176826/why-san-francisco-is-the-best-city-in-the-world.htm There must be 10,000 small businesses along Mission Street; many with storefronts barely 10 feet across. You name it, they sell it and in every ethnic variety. And with such a mix. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:54:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/176826/why-san-francisco-is-the-best-city-in-the-world.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/174525/how-twitter-is-destroying-your-mind.htm Twitter is showing us a very important and revealing aspect of our humanity: a mind is not necessary for self expression. Or, as we say out here in California, "No es necessario!" Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:50:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/174525/how-twitter-is-destroying-your-mind.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/172699/broadcast-your-message-with-self-promotional-products.htm Why do businesses bother with promotional materials? The simple reason is they work by spreading messages, themes and images and keeping those messages in front of those that have been targeted. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:20:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/172699/broadcast-your-message-with-self-promotional-products.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/143056/website-marketing-fundamentals-and-your-look-and-feel-upgrade.htm Clearly if your website does not match up to your marketing strategy and plan there will be a disconnect. If your website is "disconnected" from your marketing plan you will join the millions of business owners and professionals that have static websites that are more like newspaper or magazine ads. Thu, 29 May 2008 18:32:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/143056/website-marketing-fundamentals-and-your-look-and-feel-upgrade.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/139943/spontaneous-idea-generation-is-the-key-to-creativity-and-innovation.htm If these four conditions do not exist then the likelihood of creativity is diminished. Having all four conditions met unfortunately does not insure creativity. Too bad. Fri, 23 May 2008 17:15:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/139943/spontaneous-idea-generation-is-the-key-to-creativity-and-innovation.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/139288/technical-troubleshooting-at-att-yahoo-for-fun-profit-and-sheer-adventure.htm What saved me were the string of polite, knowledgeable employees that despite the absurdity of the systems they were working under, were able to work around that and get my problem solved. Thu, 22 May 2008 17:34:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/139288/technical-troubleshooting-at-att-yahoo-for-fun-profit-and-sheer-adventure.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/137330/how-a-promotional-interview-can-benefit-your-business-and-career.htm A skilled interviewer can work keywords and phrases into the interview text. When the interview is published and distributed, these keyword and phrases will be picked up by the search engines and help you with your marketing search term domination campaigns. Mon, 19 May 2008 07:23:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/137330/how-a-promotional-interview-can-benefit-your-business-and-career.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/128806/did-obamas-arrogance-trump-his-intelligence.htm It's my friends in the South and Midwest that are crying "foul." These folks are white, Reagan Democrats or Arnold Republicans. They are centrist, patriotic and by many experts the so-called swing vote. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:00:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/128806/did-obamas-arrogance-trump-his-intelligence.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/128426/is-traditional-politics-dead.htm The poor vote one way and the rich another. Those neither rich nor poor get caught square in the middle or "middle class" as it is often called. The Twilight Zone might be a more appropriate name. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:43:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/128426/is-traditional-politics-dead.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/125768/is-your-own-personal-comfort-zone-holding-you-back.htm Is the concept of "resting on our laurels" simply another way of saying the comfort zone has been reached and "that's all folks?" Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:58:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/125768/is-your-own-personal-comfort-zone-holding-you-back.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/124153/how-internal-corruption-prevents-the-economic-development-of-indigenous-peoples.htm So in the end it is largely an indigenous thing; a version of the theme "we have met the enemy and they are us". Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:38:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/124153/how-internal-corruption-prevents-the-economic-development-of-indigenous-peoples.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/122216/new-york-times-fooled-by-mexican-populist-demagogue.htm Maybe it would be helpful and a good idea for the New York Times to take a real look at Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and not just report what they would like to believe. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:40:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/122216/new-york-times-fooled-by-mexican-populist-demagogue.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/121686/california-real-estate-no-longer-california-dreaming.htm But buyer beware said one realtor, the truth is both the banks and construction companies are sending in their own 'dummy bidders' to drive up the auction price. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:14:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/121686/california-real-estate-no-longer-california-dreaming.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/120726/why-search-engine-algorithms-are-emphasizing-quality-content.htm The question to ask is not what metatags to use but what content is of interest to your prospective customers and clients? Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:28:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/120726/why-search-engine-algorithms-are-emphasizing-quality-content.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/120218/a-very-brief-recent-history-of-business-technology-applications.htm With these innovations has come a second wave revolution that is changing the way business operates today. As always, the issue is which companies take advantage of these opportunities and which do not. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:11:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/120218/a-very-brief-recent-history-of-business-technology-applications.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/119203/the-worst-time-to-sell-your-business-is-when-your-profits-are-down.htm Human nature being what it is they weren't interested in selling when times were good; they waited until they became somewhat desperate. The lesson Julie and Michael learned too late was sell while the business valuation is at its highest. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:48:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/119203/the-worst-time-to-sell-your-business-is-when-your-profits-are-down.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/118535/should-your-company-go-paperless.htm Even if your company cannot go paperless there is a strong likelihood that a good percentage of your company's paperwork could be reduced. It's cheaper, more efficient, greener and in many instances more secure. Most importantly customers love it. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:10:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/118535/should-your-company-go-paperless.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/118077/changing-oil-and-changing-times-the-independent-auto-repair-service-dilemma.htm The global problem is the auto repair and service market has been shrinking in the last ten or fifteen years. Technology has made cars much more reliable with fewer breakdowns, repairs and scheduled maintenances. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:59:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/118077/changing-oil-and-changing-times-the-independent-auto-repair-service-dilemma.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/116615/what-are-the-consequences-of-a-weak-or-incomplete-search-engine-marketing-plan.htm Running a regional business with a weak local marketing strategy leaves so much potential business on the table... Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:53:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/116615/what-are-the-consequences-of-a-weak-or-incomplete-search-engine-marketing-plan.htm