If you have:

<name>Alex</name>

You shouldn't do this:

<xsl:template match="name">
<name><xsl:value-of select="."/></name>
</xsl:template>

But rather, do this:

<xsl:template match="name">
<name><xsl:apply-templates/></name>
</xsl:template>

Rule: Only use xsl:value-of when you absolutely have to do so.