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 This is a sample [Strapi](https://strapi.io/) app, configured for deployment to [Render](https://render.com). It uses a SQLite database, which is stored on a [persistent disk](https://render.com/docs/disks) along with uploaded Media Library files.
 
+This repo forces all changes to be made in dev mode, after forking, run `yarn install && yarn develop` to open development mode (allows editing of post types). 
+
+After changing the software to your liking simply submit a push request to github
+```
+git add .
+git commit -m "your commit message"
+git push origin master
+```
+
+You will need a private key if you are using github.
+
+rename .env.example to `.env` and paste the corresponding variable from `render.com` environment variables
+
+make sure to use node v14 and run `npm install` before the environment will start
+
 Fork this repo and click the button below to deploy.
 
 [![Deploy to Render](https://render.com/images/deploy-to-render-button.svg)](https://render.com/deploy)
 
+
+
 See the guide at https://render.com/docs/deploy-strapi for more information.
+
+
+Install https://market.strapi.io/plugins/strapi-plugin-import-export-entries Adds import Export Functianality
+
+Install https://market.strapi.io/plugins/@strapi-plugin-graphql Adds GraphQL
+
+Install https://market.strapi.io/plugins/strapi-plugin-website-builder Builds Sites Periodically
+
+This one seems to break it^^^
+