Any suggestions would be appreciated. (Everyone)
I don't know if you notice, but one of the best places to start is introduce yourself.
When I say that I mean, not only welcome the new member add links that will make them go to specific areas of the site.
I read the intro's quite often, too try an easy their mind. This is a big step for a lot of people.
I personal think that when new member migrate from the intro. section and start a journal that they often feel like their on their own. A lot of member stop and show approval, but not to much communication.
Just my thoughts,
Tok..