Template question

Hello,

I'm currently in the process of converting a static site using modx and have a question regarding templates.

Currently, I'm pasting all of my markup AND content into the template, I then use TAGS and variables to create editable regions.

Should my templates consist ONLY of markup and TAGS /variables? Should all content be removed from the template. Is it OK to create a template that holds some content (text images etc)?

Furthermore is it OK to paste markup in the content box when creating a new resource / page?

Many thanks for your help,

Currently, I'm pasting all of my markup AND content into the template, I then use TAGS and variables to create editable regions.

This is good, what you are doing already.

It is okay to paste markup in the content area.

What you are asking is design concept. You will see what best works for you when you are using your site more and more.

The template, as the name suggests should hold common items, items that will not be repeated.
This makes your life easier.
If you want to bake twenty cupcakes, you don't waste your time moulding them individually.
Get a template to do the cakes, shape-wise.
Any cakes with special design, will have to be done individually.

A great resource I found when starting out with ModX is this series of videos from Jesse Showalter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeWcpYlX5Bg

He does exactly what you're trying to do and talks you through taking a static site and making it into an editable ModX site.

This is a little outdated, but may help you: http://bobsguides.com/porting-your-site-to-modx.html.