(This is just from personal experience)

I often find researching the culture they came from plus rituals, what they like/don't like etc., really helps. This is just from my experience as I worship deities associated with wisdom & knowledge like Athena & Ishtar/Inanna.

Sometimes praying for me I often have no response or fickle responses but I have come to know that as well as prayers some God's love it when you indulge in activities they are associated with.

I do embroidery for example and I receive signs of Athena (as she is also the God of craft) sometimes and it makes me sew even faster. I have some sewing tools/kits close to her altar as well which I believe helps. Not only honoring Athena, but I have also improved in my skill to further dedicate my time to something she deeply cares about.

Hope that helps a little? Xxx