thanks @goldendawne, this was really helpful. My achilles heel is time - or lack thereof rather. But I guess that goes for many here on Steemit. I see what you're saying about loosing potential followers if nothing gets posted for a while. It's noted! :)
I also just joined thesteemengine on discord, will read more into it tonight. I only joined discord yesterday - is there a newbieresteemday group on discord? :)
I have some other questions also

• sometimes when I upvote someone the amount doesn't change, only the number of upvotes. Do you know why this is?
• are my upvotes generally appreciated as much even if it doesn't entail any rewards for the recipient, or are those upvotes just a"waste of time"?
• would you recommend buying some steem and convert to steem power? would that boost my follower count if people I upvote receive more?

I probably have many more questions, but that's what my tired mind can think of at the moment. I really do appreciate being given this opportunity, so thank you very much. :) we haven't talked much earlier, but I see your and @davemccoy's efforts in all of this pop up everywhere, so I do regard you as - I can't really find the right words - "parents" or "guides" or something like that. :) :) well done anyho. :)