3 Hints for Mastodon newbies:
1. If you want others to see a post you like, use the 'boost' feature (not the star).
2. Add #hashtags to your posts to help people find your content, and in the search bar to find content and interesting people to follow. #YouAreTheAlgorithm
3. Add a pic and info to your bio and write an #introductions post (with lots of hashtags!). People won't follow you back if you don't have any info in your bio!