I recently moved from Limit to No-Limit -- so I am trying to get used to being able to bet different amounts. I have been playing $50 NL (big Blind is $.50). My standard raise has been $2 or $2.25 (sometimes $1.75) -- and I am raising for value and to isolate, but it seems that alot of times I just collect the blinds. I feel that I am getting no action on my premium hands.

I raise that amount no matter what I hold (sometimes more if alot of limpers and I want to isolate).

I also don't play many hands 17 to 18% VPIP. So am I scaring too many players off? Should I lower my standard raise amount?

Any thoughts on Preflop raisers and the style you are playing would be helpful.