Here’s a tactic that others can use.
I customized the welcome message to say the following:
Choose one of these popular first steps to take next.
- Introduce yourself to our community,
- Add a profile picture,
- RSVP for an upcoming event, and/or
- Post a conversation starter on #public-square
You can also learn how to use our website features by starting an interactive tutorial or reading the new user guide.
Providing a direct link to the page where users can add a profile picture in the first message they received has helped. It’s a step that most people are familiar with given other social media platforms, so they were able to figure it out pretty easily.