diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index ae3cd31..02dc29c 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -16,9 +16,11 @@ If you'd like to opt out of receiving a payment, simply include the string "FREE
 Building
 -------------
 
-    $ git clone https://github.com/WhisperSystems/BitHub.git
-    $ cd BitHub
-    $ mvn3 package
+```sh
+$ git clone https://github.com/WhisperSystems/BitHub.git
+$ cd BitHub
+$ mvn3 package
+```
 
 Running
 -----------
@@ -31,7 +33,7 @@ Running
 Deploying To Heroku
 ------------
 
-```
+```sh
 $ heroku create your_app_name
 $ heroku config:set GITHUB_USER=your_bithub_username
 $ heroku config:set GITHUB_TOKEN=your_bithub_authtoken