# Before you start

There are a few things you should think about before you start minting your art on KodaDot. 

## Connect with us

* Our community is most active on [Telegram](https://t.me/kodadot_eco). Join it to share art and ideas, talk with fellow collectors, or ask questions. We will be happy if you join. 
* Follow our [Twitter](https://twitter.com/KodaDot) to learn about new competitions, opportunities, and news.

## What creates the value of NFTs?

Now, you can find millions of articles online on how to make your collection successful. We will give you a few basic tips that you should keep in mind when creating a new collection.

* Put a cool idea together before you start minting.
* Each collection should have a **story**, and **descriptions for collections and NFTs** should always be filled out properly. It's not possible to change them later, and it's the first information collectors will see.
* You are selling your art, not the marketplace. Whether your art will be sold depends on many factors: price, the campaign you create, identity, and marketing. 

More can be found on this page:

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Welcome to KodaDot! Now, let's jump on work.