diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6ff4cbb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+# Dependencies
+node_modules/
+
+# Environment variables
+.env
+.env.local
+.env.*.local
+
+# Build output
+dist/
+build/
+
+# IDE
+.vscode/
+.idea/
+*.swp
+*.swo
+
+# OS files
+.DS_Store
+Thumbs.db
+
+# Logs
+*.log
+npm-debug.log*
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index d4b159e..613636b 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -17,10 +17,10 @@ Use this template to kickstart your project, prototype ideas, and showcase a wor
 To create your own copy of this repository:
 
 a. **Go to the GitHub Repository:**
-   - Navigate to the main page which is the current one your on.
+   - Navigate to the main page which is the current one you're on.
 
 b. **Click the "Fork" Button:**
-   - In the top-right corner of the page, click the **Fork** button. This will create a copy of the repository under your GitHub account. Feel free to hit the ⭐️ aswell so you can find the Algorand-dApp-Quick-Start-Template-Typescript repo easily!
+   - In the top-right corner of the page, click the **Fork** button. This will create a copy of the repository under your GitHub account. Feel free to hit the ⭐️ as well so you can find the Algorand-dApp-Quick-Start-Template-Typescript repo easily!
 
 c. **Wait for the Forking Process to Complete:**
    - GitHub will take a few moments to create the fork. Once complete, you’ll be redirected to your newly created fork.
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ This is the fastest way to get up and running!
    > 💡 **Note:** You can stay in the **root directory** of the project when running the command. 
    > (This is usually the folder automatically opened when entering the Workspace, so you don’t need to move elsewhere.)
    
-   Once your `.env` files are ready (Expecially the Network one), run the command below to start the project:
+   Once your `.env` files are ready (especially the Network one), run the command below to start the project:
 
      ```bash
      npm run dev
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ Below are videos on:
 - How to use the Algo Dispenser
 - How to use the USDC Dispenser
 
-**How to connext to testnet on Pera Wallet**
+**How to connect to testnet on Pera Wallet**
 
 https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/31df8135-119e-4529-9539-4943de979719