Timing for start up

Ok, so this is my second build and the first time i was so confused on getting everythig set correctly so it starts right up without cranking and cranking. So this is what i have always benn told, Put the engine at TDC #1 firing, set the distributor rotor so its pointing at #1 cylinder and put it in, then put the cap back on and make sure all plug wires are going to the correct cylinders. So thats what i did, is that all ican do or is there any other tips you guys have?