Following people in and of it self will NOT help you get views. Though it IS possible that when you follow someone you will get a follow in return. But even then u still have to get the up vote.
So what that means is the ONLY solution is to produce QUALITY content, content people feel like "this is valuable and deserves my up vote" otherwise you will not really have any success.
So find what ur best at, know the most about and put together comprehensive posts.
SteemON!