diff --git a/src/layouts/MarkdownLayout.astro b/src/layouts/MarkdownLayout.astro
index 962d2fa..4ef0546 100644
--- a/src/layouts/MarkdownLayout.astro
+++ b/src/layouts/MarkdownLayout.astro
@@ -11,5 +11,6 @@ const { frontmatter } = Astro.props;
 </head>
 
 <BasicLayout>
+    <h1>{frontmatter.title}</h1>
     <slot />
 </BasicLayout>
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/pages/site/about.md b/src/pages/site/about.md
index 2b742a5..1558fab 100644
--- a/src/pages/site/about.md
+++ b/src/pages/site/about.md
@@ -3,8 +3,6 @@ layout: ../../layouts/MarkdownLayout.astro
 title: "about emma"
 ---
 
-# about emma
-
 this page serves as my way to introduce myself to you.
 perhaps you find yourself wanting to know more about the
 creator of this website, maybe you just like reading
diff --git a/src/pages/site/contact.md b/src/pages/site/contact.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a0b021f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/pages/site/contact.md
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+---
+layout: ../../layouts/MarkdownLayout.astro
+title: "contact emma"
+---
+
+you can contact me for long form conversation or a friendly message via email at emma(at)emmas(dot)place
+
+i'm also apart of the [32-Bit Cafe](https://32bit.cafe) on their discourse forum and discord if you're already there