That's a good start! Introducing yourself to the community is step 1 to showing yourself to the community, and many of the members like myself would looove to meet you. :) Welcome aboard! My name is Megan and it is a pleasure to meet you. :)
I see you are interested in filling up your pokedex, the Trade Corner is the perfect place for you to fill up your dex, and there are shops where you can totally get the Pokemon you want, even rare ones! Why not step in and explore those shops, and maybe offer some Pokemon you may have too?
Have fun trading, and have fun at the forum! See ya :3