diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 8a6ff2b4f..402895f1d 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -20,9 +20,9 @@ If you want to help but you aren't sure where to start, check out our [github la
 
 ### Development Environment
 
-- Ensure you have a recent version of [Go](https://golang.org/dl/) installed. Pilosa generally supports the current and previous minor versions; check our [travis file](../.travis.yml) for the most up-to-date information.
+- Ensure you have a recent version of [Go](https://golang.org/doc/install) installed. Pilosa generally supports the current and previous minor versions; check our [travis file](../.travis.yml) for the most up-to-date information.
 
-- Make sure `$GOPATH` environment variable points to your Go working directory and `$PATH` incudes `$GOPATH/bin`.
+- Make sure `$GOPATH` environment variable points to your Go working directory and `$PATH` incudes `$GOPATH/bin`, as described [here](https://golang.org/doc/code.html#GOPATH).
 
 - Fork the [Pilosa repository][2] to your own account.
 
@@ -49,8 +49,12 @@ If you want to help but you aren't sure where to start, check out our [github la
 
     ```sh
     make install
-    # or:
-    # dep ensure && go install github.com/pilosa/pilosa/cmd/...
+    ```
+    
+    or
+    
+    ```
+    dep ensure && go install github.com/pilosa/pilosa/cmd/...
     ```
 
     Running `pilosa` should now run a Pilosa instance.
diff --git a/docs/installation.md b/docs/installation.md
index e26ddf94a..71904b147 100644
--- a/docs/installation.md
+++ b/docs/installation.md
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ There are four ways to install Pilosa on MacOS: Use [Homebrew](https://brew.sh/)
 
 1. Install the prerequisites:
 
-    * [Go](https://golang.org/doc/install). Be sure to set the `$GOPATH` and `$PATH` environment variables as described here (https://golang.org/doc/code.html#GOPATH).
+    * [Go](https://golang.org/doc/install). Be sure to set the `$GOPATH` and `$PATH` environment variables as described [here](https://golang.org/doc/code.html#GOPATH).
     * [Git](https://git-scm.com/)
 
 2. Clone the repo:
@@ -289,7 +289,7 @@ There are three ways to install Pilosa on Linux: download the binary (recommende
 
 1. Install the prerequisites:
 
-    * [Go](https://golang.org/doc/install). Be sure to set the `$GOPATH` and `$PATH` environment variables as described here (https://golang.org/doc/code.html#GOPATH).
+    * [Go](https://golang.org/doc/install). Be sure to set the `$GOPATH` and `$PATH` environment variables as described [here](https://golang.org/doc/code.html#GOPATH).
     * [Git](https://git-scm.com/)
 
 2. Clone the repo: