I think you need to stick with it. Look at the members who have been on here for a year. Things don't happen overnight. There is a LARGE audience to reach online.
I put time into my page, posts. comments and replies also; as I think most members that are dedicated do too.
If someone is looking to make quick money on steemit, then perhaps they aren't meant to continue with his or her blogging.
Great things take time and building a following does too.
I see you joined steemit at about the same time as I did. I am not advancing with a fury, but I am dedicated to making a positive attempt.