I'm coming up on a year of posting. I'd say long term, just being consistent about posting regularly (whatever your posting schedule is), posting quality posts and interacting with others. Groups throughout steemit are great as well!

Being a part of a couple of really supportive groups (ie: @freewritehouse @steemitbloggers & @thealliance has really really helped me stay steady throughout the ups and downs. Without that support, I don't think I would have been able to stickw ith it as much.