So it's been 1 week on Mastodon for me. Things I've learned so far:
Do an #introduction post, fill it with hashtags of interests.
Have something in your bio so people can read about you
Follow (& unfollow) liberally
#boost makes posts more visible to others, #favourite saves them to your favourites.
Use alt text on images
Use #bookmark to save threads you want to follow
#CW subjects like politics, sports or common triggers
Replying to yourself creates a #thread
@lexicaleigh Thanks Lexi! I think it's gonna take me a while but I'm here so...
@pgeller Shout out if you need any help (help and newbie hashtags will help people find your posts), people here are very welcoming and approachable, I've found.
@lexicaleigh Thanks! I will definitely take you up on that! Lucy pup says thanks too or would if she didn't have a snootful of ball.
@pgeller OH she's adorable!
@lexicaleigh She knows!
@lexicaleigh Just to let you know Lexi Lucy pup is also a monster. especially when it comes BALL.
@pgeller Oh my heart!
@lexicaleigh You gotta funny heart Lexi!!! No worries tho. I'll post LOTS of pics of Lucy pup!