diff --git a/docs/source/getting-started/index.rst b/docs/source/getting-started/index.rst
index 39f7e388..3c1e1304 100644
--- a/docs/source/getting-started/index.rst
+++ b/docs/source/getting-started/index.rst
@@ -1,6 +1,11 @@
 Get Started
 ===========
 
+This section covers how to configure and customize JupyterHub for your
+needs. It contains information about authentication, networking, security, and
+other topics that are relevant to individuals or organizations deploying their
+own JupyterHub.
+
 .. toctree::
    :maxdepth: 2
 
diff --git a/docs/source/index-about.rst b/docs/source/index-about.rst
index 818a19de..90549520 100644
--- a/docs/source/index-about.rst
+++ b/docs/source/index-about.rst
@@ -2,6 +2,11 @@
 About
 =====
 
+JupyterHub is an open source project and community. It is a part of the
+`Jupyter Project <https://jupyter.org>`_. JupyterHub is an open and inclusive
+community, and invites contributions from anyone. This section covers information
+about our community, as well as ways that you can connect and get involved.
+
 .. toctree::
    :maxdepth: 1
 
diff --git a/docs/source/index-admin.rst b/docs/source/index-admin.rst
index e404fd0c..ff81b531 100644
--- a/docs/source/index-admin.rst
+++ b/docs/source/index-admin.rst
@@ -2,6 +2,9 @@
 Administrator's Guide
 =====================
 
+This guide covers best-practices, tips, common questions and operations, as
+well as other information relevant to running your own JupyterHub over time.
+
 .. toctree::
    :maxdepth: 2
 
diff --git a/docs/source/installation-guide.rst b/docs/source/installation-guide.rst
index 0176d721..b2415fcc 100644
--- a/docs/source/installation-guide.rst
+++ b/docs/source/installation-guide.rst
@@ -1,6 +1,10 @@
 Installation
 ============
 
+These sections cover how to get up-and-running with JupyterHub. They cover
+some basics of the tools needed to deploy JupyterHub as well as how to get it
+running on your own infrastructure.
+
 .. toctree::
    :maxdepth: 3
 
diff --git a/docs/source/reference/index.rst b/docs/source/reference/index.rst
index b5ce872c..b900025d 100644
--- a/docs/source/reference/index.rst
+++ b/docs/source/reference/index.rst
@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 Technical Reference
 ===================
 
+This section covers more of the details of the JupyterHub architecture, as well as
+what happens under-the-hood when you deploy and configure your JupyterHub.
+
 .. toctree::
    :maxdepth: 2