diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ea1472e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+output/
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -26,3 +26,10 @@ Then install the requirements:
 ```bash
 $ pip install pelican markdown
 ```
+
+Then generate the content and run the server:
+
+```bash
+$ pelican content
+$ pelican --listen
+```