How much should you communicate when first dating?

More like a general rule of thumb. Its completely ok to start a conversation anytime that feels right to you. Its also ok to initiate less often and more on the side of every 3-5 messages. The point is that no one person should be doing all the work.

Should you talk everyday when you first start dating?

There is no right or wrong answer regarding how much contact a couple should have when they are in the early stages of dating. Some couples find that talking for hours every day brought them closer together, while others find that respecting each others time and space is what worked for them.