I can check out your blog, but don't ask for upvotes as I choose myself if I upvote or not.
Putting links in peoples post comments can get you flagged. I'm just telling you so it doesn't happen to you. It's not easy being new and that's why I'm telling you.
Just keep doing what you doing, read posts and comment to show you read it and engage.
That's the best way to get much back.