Welcome to the Steem Blockchain. Here are some tools I found i like to use sometimes and a couple guides. I didn't really learn it all like i should have when i started. Maybe it'll help someone else.
https://steemit.com/faq.html
https://steemian.info/signup-faq
https://steemian.info/keys
https://steemwhales.com/
https://steemian.info/witnesses
https://steemdb.com/@odisity
http://steem.supply/@odisity
https://blocktivity.info/
https://www.cryptoground.com/mtgox-cold-wallet-monitor/
https://steemworld.org/@odisity
thanks! I hope someone else sees this as well! Nice collection of helpful tips for noobies!