diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,9 +1,19 @@
 # Paige
 
-A simple Hugo theme. [Try it out.](https://willfaught.com/paige)
+Powerful, pliable pixel perfection. An advanced Hugo theme. [Try it out.](https://willfaught.com/paige)
 
 <img src="https://github.com/willfaught/paige/raw/master/images/screenshot.jpg">
 
+Paige is designed to put your content front and center,
+avoiding the typical clutter.
+The look is seamless and smooth, scalable and readable, portable and efficient.
+The layout is minimal and responsive,
+using verticality and white space to focus and delineate parts of the page.
+The implementation is flexible and extensible.
+It's a versatile canvas that serves most web needs.
+
+Welcome to the last Hugo theme you'll probably ever need.
+
 ## Features
 
 - Accessibility
diff --git a/exampleSite/content/_index.md b/exampleSite/content/_index.md
index b80d4d1b..6879114e 100644
--- a/exampleSite/content/_index.md
+++ b/exampleSite/content/_index.md
@@ -8,5 +8,5 @@ title: No Borders, No Limits
 ---
 
 <p class="lead text-center">
-<a href="https://github.com/willfaught/paige">Paige: A simple Hugo theme</a>
+<a href="https://github.com/willfaught/paige">Paige: Powerful, pliable pixel perfection. An advanced Hugo theme.</a>
 </p>
diff --git a/theme.toml b/theme.toml
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--- a/theme.toml
+++ b/theme.toml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 demosite = "https://willfaught.com/paige"
-description = "A simple Hugo theme"
+description = "Powerful, pliable pixel perfection. An advanced Hugo theme."
 features = [
   "accessibility",
   "blog",