Macro filters are a great way to get closer to your subject for some awesome close up shots. When using a macro filter on a standard kit lens (18-55mm) you most likely will not be able to get those super close macro photos that you may see when you google 'macro'.
The filter will, however, allow your camera to focus at a much closer distance from your subject. This will allow you to capture great details of small subjects.
But, of course, there's a catch. You're depth of field is going to be extremely shallow. The slightest movement of the camera can send your focus totally off. Using a tripod will help tremendously with this, but if you're shooting low to the ground or in an awkward position, a tripod may not always be possible. This is why you should set your camera to a fast shutter speed and use the burst option so that you can hold the shutter button and your camera will take multiple shots in fast succession. The majority of the images you capture with this method will probably be out of focus, but there will also be one or two that should be in focus. If not, just try again. Make sure to have some kind of support for your arms if you're doing it handheld because even if you don't notice it, your hands are probably moving enough to ruin your focus.
Note: If your filter is cheap, it may cause the image not to be as sharp. Usually this can be fixed in post-processing by using a sharpening tool. It helps to shoot in RAW so you can preserve as much detail as possible and keep a good quality image.
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