I couldn't tell you. I just make sure that the content I post is the content that I would read, I try to spend time out of the day commenting on other peoples post and just talking to them, and I tend to post regulary.
I got really lucky in a lot of aspects of it, but it's all about community my dude. The $ is always nice, but it's not the reason why I am here. Starting out I was more focused than anything about reaching Rep 70, and focused on making sure people would enjoy my writing.
You've just got to find a certain groove and go with it. Posting should never feel like a chore.
Really thanks for your answer friend!
No problem!