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 ![JS.ORG Logo](http://logo.js.org/png/github_header.png)
 free and short JS.ORG domains for GitHub Pages
 
-[JS.ORG](http://dns.js.org) [(branch: gh-pages)](https://github.com/js-org/dns/tree/gh-pages)
+Have a look at [JS.ORG](http://dns.js.org) [(branch: gh-pages)](https://github.com/js-org/dns/tree/gh-pages)
+
+...or follow the 4 steps:
+
+### Step 1
+If you haven't already, now it's time to log in to your GitHub account and set up your GitHub Page following the instructions [here](https://pages.github.com/). To get a head start you can simply use the generator and one of the provided themes.
+
+### Step 2
+Now determine your js.org subdomain: either choose your username or the name of your repo according to the existing GitHub Pages URL (for http://foo.github.io/bar, either "foo.js.org" or "bar.js.org" would be possible). More details in the [wiki](https://github.com/js-org/dns/wiki).
+
+### Step 3
+Add a file named "CNAME" to your repo with a single line matching the domain you have chosen (e.g. "foo.js.org" without quotes). If you face problems, check out the section [Custom URLs](https://help.github.com/articles/setting-up-a-custom-domain-with-github-pages/#creating-and-committing-a-cname-file) at GitHub Pages Help.
+
+### Step 4
+To finish the procedure, make a pull request in this GitHub repository that adds your subdomain to the [list](https://github.com/js-org/dns/blob/master/cnames_active.js) of exisiting JS.ORG domains. Your new URL should go live within 24 hours (keep an eye on your pull request in case of a naming conflict).