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+# Contributing to the Bytes Of Love website
+
+Thank you for considering contributing to the Bytes of Love website! Here are some guidelines to help you get started.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+If you want to find a good place to start, you can check out our current [issues](https://github.com/ufosc/BytesOfLoveWebsite/issues). Once you know how you'd like to contribute, you can follow the following steps.
+
+1. **Fork the repository**: Click the "Fork" button at the top right of the repo.
+2. **Clone your fork**: 
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/your-username/project-name.git
+3. **Create a new branch**: 
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
+4. **Make changes and commit them**: 
+   ```bash
+   git commit -m "Add some feature"
+5. **Push your branch**: 
+   ```bash
+   git push origin feature/your-feature-name
+6. **Create a pull request: Go to the original repository and click "New Pull Request".**: 
+
+## Coding Guidelines
+- Match the exisitng code style (indentation, variable naming, whitespace)
+- Write clear and descriptive commit messages (for help with this, [see here](https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/how-to-write-better-git-commit-messages/))
+- Include comments in your code for clarity
+- Ensure your changes are tested, ideally in multiple browsers and platforms
+
+## Questions or Issues?
+If you have any questions or run into any issues, feel free to reach out or open an issue in the repository.
+
+Thanks for contributing!
+
+
+
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 Welcome to the website for **Bytes of Love**!
 
-This website allows players to learn about what Bytes of Love is and get a download of the current game for FREE!
+Bytes of Love is an engaging dating simulator with immersive romantic storylines and and character interactions.
+
+This website allows players to learn more about what Bytes of Love is and get a download of the current game for FREE!
 
 ## Website Link
 
@@ -40,6 +42,10 @@ If you'd like to run the website locally on your machine, follow these steps:
 
 After running this command, the website should be accessible via http://localhost:3000 or another port specified in the console.
 
+## Contributing 
+
+For more details on contributing to the project, please visit [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md).
+
 ## Credits 
 
 Created by: Wilson Goins, Anton Salvador, Xael Font, Edward Roshko, Ryder Keeny, Nicolas Valiente, and Tyra Passion.