go here and read all the posts
http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/...re-t36037.html
and also read this blog from another beginner for some tips on what to do and what not to do whilst you are learning.
http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/...ob-t89789.html

and before you open accounts on any other site check out whether rakeback is available.