WordPress reports that more than 409 million people view upward of 19.1 billion blog pages each month. Meanwhile, bloggers generate about 60.1 million new posts and readers leave 61.5 million new comments every month. The good news is there’s always an audience ready for new blog content. But the bad news is it can be an uphill climb to let them know you're there. Becoming a successful blogger takes time, but doesn't have to be a big mystery. Here are some ways to rise to the top of the blogosphere: