Welcome to Steem @kalaherty.
Do read A thumb rule for steemit minnows - 50:100:200:25 for starter tips.
Spend time reading Steem Blue Paper to know how Steem blockchain works and if you still have any queries ask them on our Ask me anything about Steemit post and we will try to answer that.
All the Best!!!
Thank you very much! I had 4 windows open with different guides and was getting a bit overwhelmed... I'll start by reading these first.