diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index a3ecb26017..bf5e091c03 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -55,12 +55,12 @@ LINKEDIN_SECRET='LINKEDIN APP SECRET'
 
 ```bash
 
-# Seed your database with the challenges
-node seed_data/seed.js
-
 # Start the mongo server
 mongod
 
+# Seed your database with the challenges
+node seed_data/seed.js
+
 # start the application
 gulp