Well, I totally agree that things are much better, fair and organized now on the chain than it was back in the old wild days of Steem but for some reason, building a fan base was easier back then...
In my particular case, I think hosting various contests and challenges has helped a lot. People like to participate where they can win something so to not miss out on the chance, they give you a follow :)
That makes sense. I wish I could host this kind of things more often but I was really discouraged by how it turned out 🥺
I know. Patience and persistence are the key. I have been hosting my contests for long years so now, they are quite well established, known and popular but I remember how frustrating it was to organize them in the first weeks and months when nobody knew about them and nobody participated in them :D :/
I can relate haha