Thanks for the tips. I was recently thinking about what I need to do differently to gain more viewership. I think the key takeaway for me is consistent quality around an overarching theme of what I'm trying to portray on my account.
I'm slowly learning that it definitely helps to engage in others' post that are similar to the content you are putting out.
Yup, find folks with similar interests, make friends, support each other, and build community.
Also, I think many people like myself expect faster results, but many people on Steemit for months probably didn't see a benefit until they really put in the time and effort on a daily basis.
Cheers.