Getting higher levels on proyects

[rodrigo21]

I have finished some nice songs in protools. I´ve mixed and mastering them always keeping the levels just before the peak on the master fader. I`ve bounce and burn them on a CD. They sound good but not as loud as a profesional cd or as the radio.
Any advices ?

 

[foreverain4]

seems like this topic comes up every day. try searching on it, LOTS of threads...

 

[Spe3d]

https://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=159387