Hi there @emilystowespargo! Welcome to the PBC!
Thinking about how Pinterest 'recommends your account to others' is smart, because it is a search and discovery platform, so thinking about it this way (sometimes we call this 'discoverability' of your account and pins!) will really help you succeed.
I'm going to drop a few links for you to read. This can be the start of your research on this topic!
Pinterest Pioneer Michael wrote this excellent article about gaining followers: https://community.pinterest.biz/t5/conversations/feeling-discouraged-trying-to-gain-new-followers-th...
This article from Pinterest is one I read and re-read whenever I'm thinking about growth on the platform - both follower growth and discoverability. It's so helpful: https://business.pinterest.com/en-us/blog/how-to-build-audience-pinterest/
I also wrote this post here in the forum about growth: https://community.pinterest.biz/t5/conversations/how-to-grow/m-p/37670#M1840
I hope you enjoy these!
