diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index b33fdd8..a7de560 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ Yet another rewrite of my [personal site](https://ayo.ayco.io)
 
 3. To start development, run the following:
     ```bash
-    (.venv)$ python api.py
+    (.venv)$ flask --app web.py --debug run
     ```
 
     > Note: On a Mac, the default port 5000 is used by AirDrop & Handoff; you may have to turn those off
diff --git a/web.py b/web.py
index eec66d9..69e68ae 100755
--- a/web.py
+++ b/web.py
@@ -5,5 +5,9 @@ app = Flask(__name__)
 def home():
     return render_template('index.html')
 
+@app.route('/api')
+def api():
+    return 'API'
+
 if __name__ == '__main__':
     app.run(host='0.0.0.0')