How do you really get an article going on Steemit?

[itsandylandman]

I have some content, and have been posting articles about cryptocurrency on Steemit where i have done some really good breakdowns of complicated crypto news that i know people will like. My problem is that i cant get almost ANY views on steemit. Slowly i am building up, but am I missing something? Do i need a steem whale to rt me? is there some sort of tag i should be using? I am lost on why it is taking me to gain... traction... on steemit... As SNL would say, Whats up with that?