I know you aren't "new" anymore, but saw you on @sunravelme's post and wanted to give you a hello, upvote and introduction! Sorry if all this is old news to you....

Greetings and Welcome!

I have a few tips for you:

• find a community. Maybe join the @minnowsupport project. They are on Discord. The initial signup is a bit of a hassel. But from what I hear, it's worth it. Their link can be found on one of their posts @minnowsupport

• don't plan to get rich. If you come for money, it will be a struggle.

• it will still be a struggle when you are new.... for 2 or 3 months. You need to go meet people when you find their post that you like, and comment what it meant to you.

• only Post original work. Many new Steemians get into trouble when they copy and paste things from Google or from the internet, AND IT IS NOT their photo, writing or work. IF you can't post your own things, better not post.

• comment and make friends, but don't ask "Follow me" or "please Upvote me" Maybe after you have become friends... maybe. But never as your first, second or third comment to them. Never!

• be careful how you use tags. Try to be sure the tag you want to use is relevant to your post. ANd you don't have to use all 5 tags.

• and of course have fun!

I am a community volunteer. I try to stop SPAM and trash and things that hurt Steemit. IF you see anything like that, please feel free to let me know, I will look into it!