First time bloggers help

[chris74]

Hi

Ive decided to use wordpress to create my first blog Click Here reviewing and talking about the latest consumer electronics and also creating an Amazon affiliate shop which again is accessable via the site.
Ive chosen my template on which im fairly settled but what im hoping from you guys is tips on what to include, best ways to spread the word and also help in its page rankings and also any other valuable information i should know to help this nOOB blogger create his site.

I look forward to any advice or criticism offered

Chris

 

[chris74]

Thank you both especially Augmented for your opinions.
Grammar was always going to be my stumbling point. I've often wondered if there is a plug in specifically for this purpose or should i type it up on Word first?.
As for the banner i would have to agree also. It was the first theme i came across that wasn't centralised. I had previous problems using those themes due to the fact that my Amazon store would not properly show because of their restrictive widths and my lack of any .php skills.

With regards the email facility. That was included as it is with the theme. Can you give me any suggestions in how to make it work as it should?.

Thank you so far hope to hear more tips and suggestions

Chris