Not bad at all (not counting the one you added just text to).
The 1st copy you did w/o the outer glow was better for the render. It stands out, but isnt separate from the BG. Once you add the outer glow, you divide them too much.
And when learning, do the tut. Then watch/read a tut on text. If you used a shadow on the 1st one it would have stood out better. The second is just.... :/
Tutorials and trial and error are the best ways to learn. Also, if you are using PS, make sure to save the PSD and post it. There are a few of us that can take it and make changes to explain better.
Overall though, for a 1st sig from a tut..... well done.