Hello @cookhotfood.
Welcome to Steemit, I saw that you recently arrived on the platform.

On a blogging platform as big as Steemit, you run the risk of not moving forward and not getting the desired results if you do not follow the right path.

On Steemit it is not easy to make yourself known and find new followers as in other social networks.

There are some basic rules to follow such as posting original content, spamming, plagiarism and AI are not allowed, images must be owned or sources must be cited.

The key thing is to interact with other users, read and comment on their posts so they will be enticed to visit your blog and maybe they will also leave you a comment and a little vote.

The easiest thing is to explore the various Steemit communities and find the one where you find yourself most like-minded and try to fit in and get to know its members.

As you have just arrived you could take a look at Newcomers' Community on Steemit, which helps new users to achieve basic goals step by step in order to be ready for the Steemit ecosystem.

You may also entering some competitions organised by the various communities that's a great way to gain more visibility and make yourself known on the platform. Visit: Contest Alerts: Active Contest List.

I hope I have been a little helpful and good luck with your blog.
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