"Mastering can make or break a record, so there's a lot of interest in doing it right. Here are the ten most common questions I hear from people who are about to get their work mastered."
Great article about strategy of making mix. Step by step. Without any secrets off.
Besides at the bottom of the page you will find the links to other articles, as:
Mixing and Mastering
Choosing a Mixer for your Studio
Understanding your Mixer
Digital Mixers
Classic Analog Mixers
How to Hookup a Mixer
Guide to Control Surfaces
How to use EQ
How to Use a Compressor
Using Pan Controls
The Perfect Mix
Review of the UAD 4k Processors
Mixing on a Virtual Console
Tascam DM3200 Resource
Mackie 8 bus Console Resources
Elements of Mastering
Mixer catalog List