Hi Phil,
I don’t think there is a step-by-step. This is probably as good as any place to start:
http://www.auctionsniper.com/rollover/mysnipesaid.aspx
This is also very helpful:
http://www.auctionsniper.com/TipsSheet.aspx
And, reading the FAQ’s on the Help tab above should also provide some good info.
Happy Sniping