Agree... It's not an "instant success"... When you change your "style" it needs time to spread among readers and the audience... I did that at least 2-3 (if not) more times in the past... I was posting some crypto news, and blockchain gaming at the beginning, and now I'm in other waters... :)
I suppose that that's also part of the growth...
For me it wasn't so much changing my style as getting my account built up. I was new, and despite having support from a wonderful group of experienced Bees, I simply didn't have a reader base beyond my own circle until I was able to explore Hive a little for myself. It just took time :) ...