This isn't a necessary part of being saved, as there were thousands of people in biblical times that were saved only on the hearing of the word of God, but it will become necessary as you continue to live a Christian life. The word of God is the bread of life, and we must eat of the bread every day. In other words, we need to read the bible as often as possible so we can continue to grow in the understanding of the Lord. Following the steps of salvation with means that you have been born again, which in turn gives you the salvation that Jesus Christ died for. One more thing that I would like to add is that you need to find a bible believing church to attend.
Many people shy away from church because they fear all kinds of things.
But I urge you to find a church to attend. In my opinion, church is a place where people go to learn about God and His word, to praise the Lord, and also to rejoice in the fellowship of one another. It's about learning about God. Salvation is a very personal thing. It is a precious, precious gift from God.