This document summarizes a workshop on blogging and microblogging. It discusses what blogging is, reasons for blogging, how to set up a blog, the difference between blogging and microblogging, popular blogging and microblogging platforms, how to maintain a blog, and how to market a blog using social media. Key topics covered include setting blog goals, choosing a platform, using hashtags to expand reach, and posting regularly to engage followers.

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