It took me a little while...I have a bit of a strategy now. I don't know if it is winning....I let it be organic for the first 24-36 hours. then I bid. Make sure you look at the percent rate just before it goes to the top of the time line....don't pick one that looks like it may dip below 0 % for payout. I also try to look at the bots, reputation number. sometimes they have a high payout rate but then you look and their reputation is at 9...I avoid them. hey are you on steemchat? same name?