There is no short cut to grow on Steemit platform. One have to be consistent and patience.

There are few tips while implementing on that one can be grow on this platform.

First of all you have to produce quality posts.

Secondly, participate by up voting the others in form of comments.

Increase your social network by adding people having common interest areas.

By getting more and more up votes 

By participating in different bots /bid bots

You can also join discord channels and earn up vote from there.