Thanks a lot mate! This post will help you understand Voting power. It is important for the long run and for curation rewards. As for followers, never ask for followers. That way you might end up with empty followers that never Upvote your content simply because they aren't really interested in you content. Get them organically. Promote your posts and followers will come. It is slow at first but interact with everyone and make friends. This is the best way. Have fun and don't focus too much on the money. =)