Ok I just typed this up
Ok you made it in ! Step 1 done.
Step 2 check your login method ie what KEY did you use?
The password you created, made FIVE keys for you!!!
Hopefully your logged in with your "PRIVATE POSTING" key and NOT your "MASTER" key (which is like your superuser key) as that can access your $$$ and you don't want or need that on a daily basis.
Step 3: Go to trending or HOT tabs & look at some posts. Filter by the TAGS on right side.
Look at content, layout etc etc ie your learning. & there is some great reading also.
Look at which articles are getting votes, try to figure why?
Step 4. Repeat step 3 a few more times while you think on a great first post. Not to long, few pics (you did search on how to inc pics right? ) etc etc
Tip: Down votes are for abusive or inappropriate posts, they hurt YOUR reputation, Probably better to ignore idiots! And don’t downvote just because it’s not your taste, this is NOT Facebook!!
I found this to be worthwile read https://steemit.com/steemit/@thecryptofiend/the-complete-steemit-etiquette-guide-revision-2-0
Hope that helps, welcome aboard Steem.