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 is-a-dev is a service that allows developers to get a sweet-looking `.is-a.dev` domain for their personal websites.
 
-Note: This service is currently in beta so expect some delays in PR merge.
+Note: This service is currently in **beta** so expect some delays in PR merge.
 
 
 ## How do I register?
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 ## Report abuse
-If you think someone is abusing a domain you can report it by creating an issue with the label "report-abuse".
+If you think someone is abusing a domain you can report it by creating an issue with the label `report-abuse`.