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There is no algorithm here so we encourage lots of following and “retweeting”. You can also follow #hashtags as well.
Posts are sometimes called toots. Retweets are sometimes called boosts or retoots.
If you want people to follow you, be sure to have a profile picture, something in your description about you, and some engagement: posts, comments, stars, boosts. People also usually do a post that is an introduction to them (be sure to use a hashtag, #introduction) and it can help to pin that to your profile so people can boost it.
One thing we always try to do is add alt text to images for multiple reasons, you can read about that here:
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People have added additional tips in the comments below which you may want to check out.
Many of us (all?) are grieving the US election now so comedy is appreciated.