Hello @benfox. Well done for taking the plunge into Steemit. You might find that if you want to grow it helps to get some support from people who've already been where you are. I run the @minnowmentor, which is a free platform to help minnows improve their posts, followers, upvotes etc. Do take a look, and maybe it might help you. For now, welcome from the (not so) Sunny North of England.