Truth.
Golden words for sure.
The secret sauce isn't rocket science, but people act as if it was...
Your new, which means no one knows you.
Easy fix; go out and introduce your self to others LOL
Last, as you and taskmaster have said and done...
Show up everyday on someone else's blog leaving comments and asking questions.
This is social media, so be social.
If you want a supportive network of people who read and interact with your posts, you must build it. One person at a time.
You summed it so well and straightforwardly.
It's common sense but sometimes, we make things complicated hehe.