Question about posting = from a newcomer!

[Butterfly1]

I really like this board. I have been reading for a while and decided to join. I put up my first post the other day and because of so many people posting topics, found my thread got quickly buried. How do I keep my threads up near the top so that others can read and respond to it?
Thanks, and I look forward to meeting many of you.

[The Wifey]

First - stick to 1 thread at a time. Second - keep posting updates. Third - post to other people. When you reach out to other people they will look for you no matter what page your post is on.

Last - if you really need a comment right then to something pressing, go in and just type bump on your thread. This will bump you up and anyone that sees bump knows you need feedback.

[Butterfly1]

Thank you wifey! "Keep posting updates" - what is that exactly? Replying to my own thread?
And as for "bump" - I just type it in the text box?

[ShockedOne]

Exactly