diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 6485653..af9049f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ This repository contains only the backend components of the dynDNS service: the
 
 1. Clone the repository.
 2. Copy `vars.example` to a site-specific vars file.
-3. Adjust paths, database settings, BIND zone settings, and TSIG key references.
+3. Adjust paths, database settings, BIND zone settings and TSIG key references.
 4. Make `dyndns.sh` executable.
 5. Run the script manually once before automation.
 
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ Create the database and grant access to a dedicated backend user:
 ```sql
 CREATE DATABASE dyndns;
 
-CREATE USER 'dyndnsuser'@'localhost'  IDENTIFIED BY '<REPLACE_WITH_STRONG_PASSWORD>';
+CREATE USER 'dyndnsuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY '<REPLACE_WITH_STRONG_PASSWORD>';
 CREATE USER 'dyndnsuser'@'::1'       IDENTIFIED BY '<REPLACE_WITH_STRONG_PASSWORD>';
 CREATE USER 'dyndnsuser'@'127.0.0.1' IDENTIFIED BY '<REPLACE_WITH_STRONG_PASSWORD>';
 
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON dyndns.* TO 'dyndnsuser'@'127.0.0.1';
 FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
 ```
 
-This setup allows local access for the dedicated dynDNS user from `localhost`, `127.0.0.1`, and `::1`, and keeps the dynDNS backend user restricted to the `dyndns` database and local connections only.
+This setup allows local access for the dedicated dynDNS user from `localhost`, `127.0.0.1` and `::1` and keeps the dynDNS backend user restricted to the `dyndns` database and local connections only.
 
 After database initialization, adjust the matching settings in your vars file:
 
@@ -262,8 +262,8 @@ See `LICENSE` for details.
 
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-- Stephan Düsterhaupt ([XMPP](xmpp:me@jabber.stephanduesterhaupt.de))
-- Ivo Noack aka Insonic ([XMPP](xmpp:me@jabber.ivonoack.de))
+- [Stephan Düsterhaupt](xmpp:me@jabber.stephanduesterhaupt.de)
+- [Ivo Noack](xmpp:me@jabber.ivonoack.de) aka Insonic
 
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