Hi, I am a user from 2014 but there are a lot of stuff that I find out about only this year.
Here is my example of welcome message, feel free to review it unless you already came up with something else.
Hi *Insert Username*,
Welcome to MyDramaList, a community where you can track your favorite Asian Shows and chat about it! Do not be shy and feel free to introduce yourself here Introductions.
We've come up with a short guide on the various things you can do on here:
You can browse the database and add shows into your personal List, you can find titles under Explore -> TV show and Movies. In the same category you can find recommendation or you can simply ask in the Community Recommendation Forum. Once you have add titels in your watchlist you will also find personalized reccomendations under your profile.
You can customize your profile under Settings and chat about your favorite drama in the FORUM or in the FEEDS ACTIVITY
You can browse the HOME SITE to keep yourself updated on the lastest news and trands about your favorite shows and we also have an ARTICLE SECTION, if you are a writer feel free to join the discussion here MDL writers.
If you are curious on how mydramalist work, everything you find on the site is made by users, if you want to be a contributor to make MDL better here are a few guides (Article - 5 ways to help / Forum - Community Tasks / VIP program)
We hope you will enjoy MDL and if you want more helpful tips check out MDL user guide
Bye
The staff