I just show up daily by making decent posts and most of interacting with people around. That has so far help me get some decent number of following. While people have different things that work out for them. I better quality engagement is the best way to get the job done on hive and any community we find ourselves.

Building your stake to an extent can also get you level of influence has people love interacting with that find that comments meaningful by showing approval with them comments. Curating in a way also helps gives one a level of influence. That why you see the top guys with huge following. To be taken more seriously over here, one must ensure to stake no matter how little.