Buying Bitcoins

Now that I've acquainted myself with the fundamentals of bitcoins, the next step is to start using them. The Coindesk.com article, How Can I Buy Bitcoins?, explains the basics, starting with 'First, get yourself a bitcoin wallet'. Of the four options for a wallet -- desktop, mobile, online, and hardware -- the best fit for me is 'Online'. I opened an account with Coinbase and transferred a small amount of money to it. Now I have to wait for the transfer to complete.