Understanding Steem, Upvotes, and future potential.

Hello,

          I am a n00b. I am still kinda new to this. I try to post quality (ok some crappy), and I have noticed some articles getting a small number of votes but a HUGE VALUE attached. Does that mean someone with a higher rank just upvoted? Other times I get 15 votes and not even a cent value. Your two cents would be of value. I am sure this has been asked before; but not even sure about the search function.

I would appreciate any follows and upvotes if you found this to be your same question (at any time in your steeming career)

Thanks! I'll definitely follow anyone who knows what they are doing, cuz I sure dont.