First of all this is by no means a complaint, Steemit is a fantastic place to post and interact :)
I merely considering that there must be some luck involved - your post being submitted at the same time that a large Steem Power holder happens to be browsing AND happens to like your post.
Most views tend to come in the first few hours so if it's seen or missed is purely down to luck.
Either way I am addicted to Steemit and am here to stay!!!