diff --git a/maven-site/src/site/apt/guides/getting-started/index.apt b/maven-site/src/site/apt/guides/getting-started/index.apt
index 4ad0dfe36d..a6079c3294 100644
--- a/maven-site/src/site/apt/guides/getting-started/index.apt
+++ b/maven-site/src/site/apt/guides/getting-started/index.apt
@@ -129,7 +129,8 @@ m2 archetype:create -DgroupId=com.mycompany.app -DartifactId=my-app
   * <<packaging>> This element indicates the packing to be used by this artifact. This not only means if the artifact
     produced is JAR, WAR, or EAR but can also indicate a specific lifecycle to use as part of the build process. This
     is a topic we will deal with further on in the guide, just keep in mind the indicated packaging of a project
-    can play a part in customizing the build lifecycle.
+    can play a part in customizing the build lifecycle. The default value for the <<<packaging>>> element is JAR
+    so you do not have to specify this for most projects.
 
   * <<version>> This element indicates the version of the artifact generated by the project. Maven goes a long way
     to help you with version management and you will often see the <<<SNAPSHOT>>> designator in a version which
@@ -285,7 +286,25 @@ Results :
 
 * How do I create a JAR and install it in my local repository?
 
+ Making a JAR file is straight forward enough and can be accomplished by executing the following command:
+
 +----+
+
+m2 package
+
++----+
+
+ If you again take a look at the POM for this project you will notice the <<<packaging>>> element is set to <<<jar>>>.
+ This is how Maven knows to produce a JAR file from the above command. You can now take a look in the the
+ <<<${basedir}/target>>> directory and you will see the generated JAR file.
+
++----+
+
+m2 install
+
++----+
+
+
 +----+
 
 ~~* How do I package resources inside my JAR?
@@ -295,8 +314,6 @@ Results :
 
 ~~* How do I filter resources against my POM?
 
-+-----+
-
 FYI - In beta-2, while the other technique is still supported, the
 recommended way is finally settled:
 
@@ -308,8 +325,6 @@ chatting with emm in irc and src/main/filters seems like a good place for filter
   </filters>
 </build>
 
-+-----+
-
 ~~* How do use resources with my tests?
 ~~  o EIDSL