People have repeatedly asked for a tie guide. Fortunately, Put This On has already written an extensive series, and it’s extremely thorough. As per jdbee’s suggestion, I offer you the following information:

• An Introduction
• Construction and Quality
• The Manufacturing Process
• Starting Your Basics
• Expanding Your Collection
• “Novelty” Ties
• Is the Four-In-Hand the only knot you need to know?
• Tying it with some Panache
• Taking Care of Your Collection

TL;DR: Read some of these quick and dirty comments for some insight courtesy of zzzaz and definitelynotaspy. Also here is a super quick starter set.