Dont be discouraged there are some great people out there in steemit land and they will help you. I have learned much in a short time.
Just read good post about the platform follow people like @Lukestokes, @aggroed @corbetreport and @reggaemuffin. Also make sure you join the steemit chat and get into some steemit discord groups they are always helpful. PAL @minnowsupport @ minnowbooster