diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 8f4bb65..f1fb077 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -32,6 +32,6 @@ the lines can be separated either by the newline character `\n` or by a space. B
 
     var hipku = require('hipku');
 
-    hipku.encode(`127.0.0.1`);
+    hipku.encode('127.0.0.1');
 
     hipku.decode('The weary red dove fights in the empty tundra. Jasmine petals dance.');