Welcome to Steem @mstaylorwebb.
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 blockchian 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!!!
Great info. That was one of my questions - how do I find out more information on how everything works?
Thank you! I'm sure I'll have more questions as I go along.