diff --git a/examples/form-builder/cms/README.md b/examples/form-builder/cms/README.md
index 8914c03598..96445c9673 100644
--- a/examples/form-builder/cms/README.md
+++ b/examples/form-builder/cms/README.md
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ This is an example repo for a CMS built with [Payload](https://payloadcms.com).
 
 ## Frontend Development
 
-Clone the [frontend](https://github.com/payloadcms/form-builder-example-website) and follow the instructions there to get started. You can use this repo as a backend for the frontend and see for yourself how it all works together.
+There is a fully working Next.js app tailored specifically for this example which can be found [here](../nextjs). Follow the instructions there to get started. You can use this repo as a backend for the frontend and see for yourself how it all works together.
 
 ## Usage
 
diff --git a/examples/form-builder/nextjs/README.md b/examples/form-builder/nextjs/README.md
index 34f7fb1e84..f8f5943c58 100644
--- a/examples/form-builder/nextjs/README.md
+++ b/examples/form-builder/nextjs/README.md
@@ -8,28 +8,15 @@ This example repo was made explicitly to demonstrate the power and convenience o
 
 ### Payload CMS
 
-First you'll need a running CMS. If you have not done so already, [clone the CMS repo](https://github.com/payloadcms/form-builder-example-cms) and follow the setup instructions. Take note of your server URL, you'll need this in the next step.
+First you'll need a running CMS. If you have not done so already, open up the `cms` folder and follow the setup instructions. Take note of your server URL, you'll need this in the next step.
 
 ### Next.js App
 
-First, get your environment setup:
-
-1. First copy the example `.env` file as your own:
-   ```bash
-     cp .env.example .env
-   ```
-1. Then open the `.env` file and paste your Payload server URL:
-   ```bash
-     NEXT_PUBLIC_CMS_URL=http://localhost:8000
-   ```
-
-First, run the development server:
-
-```bash
-npm run dev
-# or
-yarn dev
-```
+1. Clone this repo
+2. `cd` into this directory and run `yarn` or `npm install`
+3. `cp .env.example .env` to copy the example environment variables
+4. `yarn dev` or `npm run dev` to start the server
+5. `open http://localhost:3000` to see the result
 
 Open [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) with your browser to see the result.