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Are you on the fence about blogging? Tourism colleagues tell you that a blog is essential. ‘Experts’ say you have to blog if you want to grow your brand.

Yet, deep down, you don’t really want to blog and you’re not sure the ‘experts’ understand your brand. In fact, you probably have a long list of reasons you don’t want or need to blog, right?

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Let’s just add these 7 reasons to your list! And you’re done!

Is that little voice saying…but, but, but…

Even if you’re a definite undecided, on-the-fence blogger, here’s 7 reasons you can forget about blogging! That’s right, just don’t write a blog! These 7 reasons are solid!

But… as we all know there are 2 sides to a coin. So, along with the 7 reasons not to blog, I’m going to throw in the exceptions to these solid reasons just to play the devils advocate.

1 – You Have More Business Than You Can Handle

If this is the case in your world, then you have no reason to try to grow and take on even more business. No need to start or continue your blog writing. Maybe you work for Amazon or some other company that’s reaping the rewards of pandemic pandemonium.

If this doesn’t describe your world, a blog can help you connect with your existing clients as well as new prospects – and it can solidify your relationships during uncertain times.

2 – Your Clients Never Say This…

“I didn’t you know offered *insert your top selling travel experience* in your destination”.

“I didn’t know you sold *insert your top selling destination or cruise ship*, so I booked online”.

If these sentences were never uttered in your work life, don’t even think about blogging.

However, if you’ve heard something like that once or twice (or 100 times) showcasing your top destinations, attractions, or travel styles is why blogging clarifies your mission and service offerings.

3 – You HATE to Write!

So many people in our industry tell me they don’t have the time or talent to write. Other tourism pros say they just can’t commit or schedule their writing time because they travel constantly.

Does this sound like the reasons you’re not writing a blog? If so, don’t write!

You may want to reconsider when you see these stats!

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Let’s take a different train of thought when thinking about blogging. Turn on the power of video and visuals and turn them into a blog post. Simply embed a video into your next blog post then:

  1. Write an engaging opening paragraph
  2. Insert the video
  3. Write a closing paragraph
  4. Link to related articles
  5. Boom! You’re done!

Do you have a plethora of photos? How about creating a photo blog to tell your story visually? Pictures really do speak louder than words! It’s easy with this roadmap:

  1. Write a catchy opening paragraph
  2. Choose images that tell your story for you
  3. Insert as many images as you’d like with captions for each
  4. Create SEO friendly headings
  5. Write a closing paragraph
  6. Link to related articles
  7. Done! 45 minutes spent on your masterpiece!

4 – Your Business Appears on the Top of Every Organic Search

Well, then you truly don’t need a blog. You’ve already conquered SEO.

Not you? Consistently writing a blog helps fuel the web crawlers as they look for new content and will boost your rankings. Optimizing each blog post will attract these web crawlers.

Here’s how to get started:

  1. Research top key words for your content
    1. Consider diverse related keywords; travel vs. traveling
    2. Mix things up with lateral key words; food tours vs. culinary tours
  1. Insert your key words into the:
    1. URL
    2. Page Title
    3. Meta Description tags
    4. On-page headings and sub-headings
    5. Within blog content
    6. Other SEO building text tips.

Not sure what keywords to use? Google can help. Manage your keywords so you know you’re using the strongest for your niche. Check out these tools.

5 – You Have No Time!

I get it; time speeds by when our industry is humming along. We’re running to catch flights, prepping for conferences, and participating in fam trips.

Is that the reality NOW? Probably not… unless you work for Amazon!

Since many in our industry are on a different schedule and have a different pace now, how about using the time to build a content library. Make the most of these tricky times by prepping for the future and creating content.

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Don’t miss out on the silver lining of COVID – Time! Knuckle down and create:

  1. A series of blog posts that you can drip out over time
  2. A library of video content
  3. Webinars and courses to build future sales
  4. Podcasts that inspire and educate
  5. Make the most of your time with these bonus tips.

6 – My Email List is Maxed-Out

Really? Is this even possible? Whether you have 20,000 or 100,000 names on your email list, there’s always room to expand.

The bigger question is: Are all these people on your list bringing you business NOW?

Seriously, your blog can be another tool in your toolbox to grow your list and ultimately your bookings. Simply insert a lead magnet into each of your blog posts. You can create a graphic that links to your email collection tool and place that graphic in the middle or at the end of each and every blog post. Make the most of your lead magnet with these sharing tips.

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Now, let’s take this up a notch and make the most of your old blog posts. Go ahead and add your lead magnet graphic to older, evergreen posts and watch your email list grow. The beauty of this is that now the web crawlers will see changes to old content and start ranking you more highly in a search. This means there’s the added benefit of a boost to your SEO. WooHoo!

7 – Your Social Sites Drive Millions to Your Website

Ok, millions every day! Right!

Or maybe you’re saying you have plenty of content to post socially and can’t add a thing to your posting calendar. Really?

If that happens only in your dreams, your blog may get you a bit closer to that target. Each time a new blog post goes live, ensure that it rolls onto each of your social sites. Social sharing at it’s finest.

You can automate this on the backend of your blog platform by using a plug-in. Check out these plug-ins for a WordPress site.

Alternatively, you can manually share your new blog to each social platform. Make sure you include a scroll-stopping image and comment-cultivating captions.

Picture what the future of travel will look like! Your blog writing will help shape this vision for your readers! So, get off the fence, pick up your pen and start blogging today!

Catherine Heeg, International speaker & trainer, focuses on social media marketing strategies for the tourism and hospitality industry. Connect with her at www.cmsspeaking.com and socially.

A fish tank of the proper size is one of the very first requirements for setting up an aquarium correctly. People often overlook its importance. Undersized fish tanks can cause many problems including but not limited to: Unstable water perimeters; quicker build-up of harmful chemicals; lack of enough oxygen; hard to keep clean; and not enough swimming room for the fish. Most of these problems can lead to the death of fish.

1. Unstable water parameters
Too little water can result in unstable water temperature, hardness, and PH. Fish dislike the fluctuation in water parameters because it can shock and even kill them.

2. Quick build-up of harmful substances
The aquarium nitrogen cycle is critical to keep a healthy aquarium. Fish constantly produce ammonia. Too little water can mean the ammonia concentration level will increase faster than the aquarium filter system can convert it. Many fish die in tiny fish tanks or bowls because there is just not enough room to install a proper aquarium filter system. Even when the filter system is supposed to be sufficient enough, the byproduct of aquarium nitrogen cycle – nitrate will still build up too fast for you to maintain a healthy aquarium.

3. Too little oxygen
Less water means less oxygen in the water. Limited water surface in a small tank also can prevent enough gas exchange from taking place between the water and the atmosphere. Fish will die from not enough oxygen.

4. Hard to keep it clean
A significant amount of fish poop and uneaten food can result in a dirtier tank if the fish tank is small. You may find yourself in a situation where the fish tank is always dirty despite your best effort to clean it frequently.

5. Not enough swimming room
All fish need a certain amount of swimming room. If they can’t move around freely without bumping into each other or onto the side of the tank, they will become stressed. Stressed fish will have a weaker immune system which might result in catching diseases or even death.

Now we know the terrible consequences of having a small fish tank.

The question now is – How big of a fish tank is big enough? What size of a fish tank do you need?
You may have two different approaches. One, you may get a fish tank first before you decide on what fish species and how many fish are suitable for it. Two, you may research the fish species first and make up your mind on what fish you will get, and then get a fish tank with the size suitable for your plan.

How big of a fish tank you should get is not only determined by your available budget, space, but it should also be decided by what species and the quantity of fish you plan to have. Each fish species has its minimum requirement for the tank size. There are hundreds if not thousands different pet fish species raised by people as a hobby. There is no need to get the exact number for required tank size on each of them. While it is true the tank size should be determined by the fish species; there are always some general rules which can be applied in most cases.

Rule #1 – Stay away from fish bowls and any fish tank under 5 US gallons in size!
It is highly recommended to get at least a 5-gallon fish tank for even just a single Betta fish (also known as Siamese Fighter Fish). In fact, we recommend a 5-gallon as the bare minimal tank size for even the smallest fish species. Anything smaller is not ideal to keep fish healthy due to the fact it will be harder to keep the water parameters stable.

Now you may wonder why there are fishbowls of one, two, and three gallons. There are smaller than 5-gallon fish tanks and fish bowls in the stores; they are in fact unsuitable for fish at all. It is all about marketing and profit without caring about the well-being or the basic living condition of the pet fish in mind. It is hard to keep fish alive in those tiny fish bowls. Therefore, we recommend staying away from them. The shape of the fishbowl is also awkward. It has a smaller water surface area for gas exchange. It also means less oxygen for the fish. Moreover, the small size of fishbowl does not have enough room for proper installation of equipment necessary for the survival of the fish.

Rule #2 – For the fish tank size, the bigger the tank, the better!
There is no such thing as too big when it comes to the size of a fish tank. You should get the biggest fish tank you are willing to pay for if you have space at home. From the economical point of view, a basic 5-gallon glass fish tank goes for only $11 in most local stores, and a 10-gallon glass tank is just $14. The prices might be different depending on where you live, but it can’t be far off. Obviously, a 10-gallon is a better choice as the lowest budget aquarium if you have space at home for it. With adequate filtration, a 10-gallon fish tank should be fine to house up to 5~6 tropical fish species of less than 3 inches in length.

If you have more space available at home as well as the budget, go for a 20- gallon fish tank or even a 29-gallon fish tank as your first fish tank. These tanks are still considered small-sized tank by aquarium standards, and they are still cheap to get. With a bigger fish tank, you will also have more options when it comes to stock it with fish. A 29-gallon tank should be enough for most small and medium-sized fish up to 6” long. Please note that these numbers are not the absolute rule.

Some of the starter kits with most things included are fairly cheap and easy to set up.
10-gallon aquarium kit
20-gallon aquarium kit
The article of How to set up an aquarium will tell more details on what equipment you need to set everything up.

(False) Rules of Thumb on Fish Tank Size

The inch per gallon (false) rule
There are (wrong) rules regarding the fish tank size and fish stocking. One of the most common ones is the “inch per gallon rule.” It is (wrongfully) said that you should get no more than a fish of one-inch-long per gallon of water. This is wrong because a lot of fish species have different body mass and appetite even when they have the same length. One extreme example is the goldfish. They can weight 5~10 times as much as a tropical fish of the same length. With more body mass, they produce more waste and thus requiring a much bigger fish tank. While you should not follow this false rule, it has to be noted that it might not be too far off for most tropical fish species of less than 3 inches long.

The case of goldfish is extreme. They are incredibly messy and will grow to be huge quickly. A minimal 20-gallon fish tank for just one Fancy Goldfish is highly recommended and no less than 30 gallons for two of them. A Common Goldfish requires a minimum 40-gallon fish tank for the first one, and you need a 55-gallon for a pair. It is essential that you get the tank size above the bare minimum requirement, or you will have a problem to keep the ammonia level at bay.

The fish will not outgrow the tank (false) assumption
There is another wrong assumption that fish will only grow to be as big as the tank allows. Some people say the fish will stay small if the fish tank is small. This assumption is wrong! There is entirely no reason for fish to stop growing just because the fish tank is not big enough. When the tank is too small for a particular species, the fish will outgrow the tank and make the tank maintenance hard to keep up. It might cause ammonia spike which can kill the fish. You must use the full adult size instead of the current size of the fish to measure the fish tank size requirement. Do not get a small tank just because the fish is still young. Unless you are certain that you will get a bigger fish tank very soon.

Fish tank length requirement
Another general unwritten rule is the tank length should be at least seven times longer than the fish. So if you have a Betta fish of 2.5” long, you need a tank with at least 17.5” in length. This rule is false. Some fish such as slow-moving Betta do not move around very fast. Thus they will do fine in a smaller tank than some fast moving fish such as Zebra Danios. Under normal circumstances, more active and fast swimming species require more swimming room. Therefore, they need a bigger fish tank than the timid fish species.

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Some important points to pay attention to when it comes to the fish tank size

School Fish
Some fish such as Tetra, Rasboras, Corydoras are school fish. Most school fish species need a minimum of 5~6 in each group. Not having enough of them in the same aquarium can result in their being shy and stressed, thus not displaying their natural behaviors. When you plan to get a certain species of school fish, you should keep the minimum recommended number in mind. More fish will obviously require the more swimming room as well as overall water volume to sustain them.

Fish Tank dimension
Certain fish species have a “weird” shape. Angelfish, for example, has a very tall body shape comparing to most other fish of the same length. They require those taller dimension tanks. (Not all tanks of the same size have the same dimensions). Another example is that many species of catfish need to go to the surface for air. As a result, they like shallow tanks.

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As long as the bare minimum is met, there is no absolute rule or any magic number for how to decide on the size of a fish tank. You should get the biggest fish tank you are willing to pay for if you have space at home. Just use your common sense when it comes to stocking your aquarium with fish. Some research on the requirement of individual fish species might be helpful if you are already sure on what fish you want to get.