there is really no one way and I guess if I was new to it all I probably would be reading everything and getting both good and bad advise and being very confused.
I used to run a large chat room on the life so I guess I just got of all the nonsense and petty politics finally got me out of ever going there. No problem with those that do but just not for me anymore.
Still if your new it is a good enough way to start just be careful who you trust