just thought I'd add these few posts by @shayne as well, which also confirm what I've been saying about how best to "build your presence" on steemit:
Link: Steemit Tips: How To Get Popular - Comment And Respond!
Link: New To Steemit? Follow Begging Will DESTROY You: DO - NOT - DO - IT! Here's Why...
Link: The Most Important STEEMIT Success Tip: Forming Relationships
Thanks so much Alex for taking the extra time, I will have a read through these.