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@@ -30,8 +30,6 @@ remote_theme: pmarsceill/just-the-docs
 ```
 <small>You must have GitHub Pages enabled on your repo, one or more Markdown files, and a `_config.yml` file. [See an example repository](https://github.com/pmarsceill/jtd-remote)</small>
 
-[Set up GitHub Pages locally](https://help.github.com/en/articles/setting-up-your-github-pages-site-locally-with-jekyll) so that you can also use this theme locally.
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 ### Local installation: Use the gem-based theme
 
 1. Install the Ruby Gem
@@ -60,6 +58,8 @@ $ bundle exec jekyll serve
 ```
 4. Point your web browser to [http://localhost:4000](http://localhost:4000)
 
+If you're hosting your site on GitHub Pages, [set up GitHub Pages and Jekyll locally](https://help.github.com/en/articles/setting-up-your-github-pages-site-locally-with-jekyll) so that you can more easily work in your development environment.
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 ### Configure Just the Docs
 
 - [See configuration options]({{ site.baseurl }}{% link docs/configuration.md %})