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 This is the code that runs my website, [jonnybarnes.uk](https://jonnybarnes.uk).
 
-It’s not quite ready for anyone else, but it will be soon :)
+In theory this is usable by other now :D
+
+Set up the database, this software needs PostgresQL with the postgis plugin:
+
+...
+
+First get the code, and make sure you’re on the `master` branch. This branch will
+only have tagged releases:
+
+```shell
+$ git clone https://github.com/jonnybarnes/jonnybarnes.uk mysite.com
+$ cd mysite.com
+$ git checkout master
+```
+
+Then we need to set up the environment variables that the app will use.
+
+```shell
+$ cp .env.example .env
+$ vim .env
+```
+
+Fill in the various variables. Then we can set up the app:
+
+```shell
+$ composer install
+$ php artisan key:generate
+$ php artisan migrate
+```
+
+Now we need to edit some config values. In `config/app.php` edit `name`, and in
+`config/syndication.php` edit it to the appropriate values or set targets to `null`.
+
+Now point your server to `publix/index.php` and viola. Essetnally this is a
+Laravel app so debugging things shouldn’t be too hard.