Some players who may join the server could be somewhat in-experienced. This guide is to assist you.
Friends
The game is always more fun if you have fun people to play it with! Invite your friends to tag along with you and work as a team, reaching for world domination.
Base location
When thinking of where to put your base, always remember that it's a multiplayer server. People could find you if you're too close to spawn, or anywhere that is trekked frequently, like each compass axis of the world. And don't forget, if you leave gouged out hills or chopped up trees, people can and will notice!
If your base gets raided, don't lose hope! Learn from your mistakes and try again. We'd be sad to see you go. Might also help if you had a loot stash somewhere hidden nearby.... (Don't forget to write down the coordinates!)