If you want to gain traction as a beginner, it's best to also try to promote your posts on other social networks. You can bring in some friends and work together too. Also, you can find some groups on FB, etc. that are full of people eager to help each other. Finally, I gained some traction by using SteemEngine.net. (@steemengineteam)

I published more tips here that others found helpful: https://steemit.com/steemit/@theinsideout/new-to-steemit-here-s-what-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-started