Downtime is a known issue with hosting, but what happens when your website is down for an extended period of time? Do you have a backup server to ensure your sites aren't down for days at a time? Read up on how you can implement a backup server to be ready for the worse.
Valeska Scholl's well written MODx Content Management System Content Editors guide in HTML for those not wanting to use the PDF version.
http://sandbox.amdbuilder.net/editordocs/
Do you think splash pages are still a good idea? What rock have you been hiding under? Why do I ask well clearly some people haven't gotten the idea and well they need to get with the program.
If you have an interest in MODx there isn't a better time to get started as there is a great contest afoot! The challenge is simple, but it does involve you building a three page MODx website.
Yea, I know it's hard work with all those great MODx ready templates, but you must be willing to put it all together and create a site.
What are you waiting for go check it out: http://codingpad.maryspad.com/2009/04/09/win-a-copy-of-the-modx-web-development-book-and-more-blog-contest/