diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 348b681f..9bbc5767 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -35,5 +35,7 @@
 
 1. New builds will be created on every commit to `main` and published to a draft GitHub release, [found here](https://github.com/iron-fish/ironfish-node-app/releases).
 1. When you're ready to deploy a release, first ensure there are no ongoing `Publish Release` [GitHub Actions](https://github.com/iron-fish/ironfish-node-app/actions), then test the build on the draft.
-1. After testing, publish the draft release, which should tag the latest commit on main with the draft release's version number.
-1. Increment the version in `package.json` and push that commit to `main`. A new draft release should be created with the new version number.
+1. After testing, edit the draft release, and click Publish Release. This should tag the latest commit on main with the draft release's version number.
+1. Increment the version in `package.json` and push that commit to `main`. A new draft release should be created with the new version number. 
+
+Note: The increment happens after the release so that latest artifacts are generated with new pushes to main. These artifacts can be tested/ sent to users in preparation for a future release. 
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 2bcc2eb8..96e6c7d5 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
   "private": true,
   "name": "ironfish-node-app",
   "description": "Iron Fish Node App",
-  "version": "3.0.2",
+  "version": "3.0.3",
   "author": "IF Labs <engineering@iflabs.network> (https://iflabs.network)",
   "main": "app/background.js",
   "scripts": {