docs: update introduction and quick start guide for daily.dev (#469)

- Enhanced the introduction to clarify daily.dev's offerings, including
customizable feeds and community features.
- Expanded the quick start guide with detailed steps for setting up the
platform, including browser extension installation, personal feed
customization, and community engagement through Squads.
- Improved section headings for better readability and organization.

Author: nimrodkra

docs/intro.md

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-description: "daily.dev brings the latest tech news and articles to developers, curated from over 1300 sources with a customizable feed to stay ahead in tech."
+description: "daily.dev is a professional network for developers offering the latest tech news, customizable feeds, community features, and tools to help you stay ahead in tech."
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 # Introduction
 
-daily.dev is a professional network for developers that provides the latest tech news and articles all in one place. 
-
-We curate posts from over 1300 tech news sources and present them in a single feed that you can customize to your interests using tags. Our platform helps you save time by finding high-quality posts, so you can stay up-to-date and stay ahead of the curve as a developer.
+daily.dev is a professional network for developers that brings the latest tech news and articles all in one place. We curate content from over 1300 tech news sources and present them in customizable feeds tailored to your interests. Beyond just reading, daily.dev offers **Squads** - specialized developer communities where you can engage in focused discussions, share knowledge, and connect with like-minded developers around specific technologies and topics.
 
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-## Quick start guide
+## Quick Start Guide
+
+Get the most out of daily.dev with this step-by-step guide to set up your personalized developer experience.
+
+### Step 1: Choose Your Platform 🚀
+
+**Browser Extension** (Recommended)
+- Install the [browser extension](getting-started/browser-extension-installation) for Chrome or Edge
+- Replaces your new tab with daily.dev to build a daily reading habit
+- Includes the companion widget for quick access
+- Can be [paused anytime](key-features/pause-new-tab) when you need to focus
+
+**Alternative Options**
+- [Progressive Web App (PWA)](getting-started/pwa) for Firefox, Safari, and other browsers
+- [Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.daily) on Google Play Store
+
+### Step 2: Set Up Your Personal Feed 🎯
+
+Create a customized feed that delivers the most relevant content:
+
+1. **Filter by interests**: [Set up your feed](setting-up-your-feed/filtering-content-feed) with tags that match your tech interests
+2. **Fine-tune content**: Use [advanced filtering options](setting-up-your-feed/advanced-filtering-options) to control content types
+3. **Remove noise**: [Block unwanted tags and sources](setting-up-your-feed/blocking-tags-sources) to focus on what matters
+
+### Step 3: Explore Different Feeds 📖
+
+Discover content through multiple feed types:
+
+- **My Feed**: Your personalized content based on your interests
+- **Popular Feed**: Trending posts ranked by engagement and quality
+- **Most Upvoted**: Highest-rated content from the community
+- **Best Discussions**: Posts generating the most engaging conversations
+
+Learn more about [how feeds work](key-features/feeds).
+
+### Step 4: Join the Community & Squads 👥
 
-We want you to get the most out of daily.dev, so we've put together this quick start guide to help you make the most of our platform and our community.
+Build your presence and connect with other developers through our vibrant community features:
 
-### Step 1: Install 🚀
+- **Create a profile**: Set up your [developer profile](your-profile/activity) to participate fully
+- **Engage with content**: [Upvote](key-features/upvotes), comment, and [bookmark](key-features/bookmarks) posts
+- **Join developer Squads**: Discover and join [Squads](squads/creating-your-squad) - specialized communities focused on specific technologies, topics, or interests
+- **Create your own Squad**: Start your own developer community around your expertise or interests
+- **Share your activity**: Generate and share your [DevCard](your-profile/devcard) to showcase your interests and reading habits
 
-You can use daily.dev as a [browser extension](/getting-started/browser-extension-installation.md) or as a [progressive web app (PWA)](/getting-started/pwa.md). 
+**Why Squads Matter:**
+Squads are the heart of daily.dev's community experience. Whether you're interested in React, AI, DevOps, or career advice, there's likely a Squad for you. These focused communities allow for deeper discussions, knowledge sharing, and networking with like-minded developers.
 
-Also available on the Google Play store as [Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.daily).
+### Step 5: Customize Your Experience 🌈
 
-We recommend the browser extension, which sets your new tab to show daily.dev and helps you develop a good reading habit. But don't worry, you can always pause the new tab functionality if you need to focus!
+Make daily.dev work exactly how you want:
 
-### Step 2: Set up your feed 🎯
+- **Visual preferences**: Adjust [theme, layout, and density](customize-your-feed/layout)
+- **Advanced features**: Explore [daily.dev Plus](plus/plus-overview) for ad-free browsing, custom feeds, and AI-powered features
+- **Personalization**: Configure [additional preferences](customize-your-feed/preferences) for optimal experience
 
-Once you've installed the extension or accessed the web app, the next step is to [create your personal feed](/setting-up-your-feed/filtering-content-feed.md). This allows you to customize daily.dev to your preferences and interests, providing you with the most relevant tech and developer news.
+## Key Features to Explore
 
-### Step 3: Engage with other developers 👏
+- 🔍 **[Search](key-features/search)**: Find specific content across all sources
+- 💬 **[Discussions](key-features/discussions)**: Engage in meaningful conversations
+- 👥 **[Squads](squads/creating-your-squad)**: Join or create developer communities around shared interests - the heart of daily.dev's community experience with specialized groups for technologies like React, AI, DevOps, and more
+- 📱 **[The Companion](key-features/the-companion)**: Quick access widget for seamless browsing
 
-Check out some of our [key features](/key-features/feeds.md) and start engaging with other developers on our platform to help grow your professional network and make new connections.
+## Ready to Level Up?
 
-### Step 4: Build your presence 🦸
+Explore [daily.dev Plus](plus/plus-overview) for premium features including:
+- AI-powered clean titles (Clickbait Shield)
+- Advanced custom feeds
+- Smart prompts for any post
+- Organized bookmark folders
+- Ad-free experience
+- Keyword filters
 
-On daily.dev, you can [create a profile](/your-profile/activity.md). With a profile, you can comment on posts, upvote, bookmark useful posts, showcase your reading with our DevCard, and much more!
+## Join the Community
 
-### Step 5: Customize the look and feel 🌈
+Ready to connect with fellow developers? **Squads** are where the magic happens - join existing communities or [create your own Squad](squads/creating-your-squad) to build meaningful connections around the technologies and topics you care about most.
 
-Make daily.dev look and feel the way you want! [Customize](/customize-your-feed/layout.md) the theme, layout, card density, and other cool preferences to personalize your experience.
+Start your journey with daily.dev and join thousands of developers staying ahead in tech!