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diff --git a/examples/logrotate.conf b/examples/logrotate.conf
index 03fefc6..437f6c6 100644
--- a/examples/logrotate.conf
+++ b/examples/logrotate.conf
@@ -3,6 +3,9 @@
 #
 # See the logrotate(8) manpage for more information:
 #    http://linux.die.net/man/8/logrotate
+#
+# public logrotate-related discussion in our archives:
+#    https://bogomips.org/unicorn-public/?q=logrotate
 
 # Modify the following glob to match the logfiles your app writes to:
 /var/log/unicorn_app/*.log {
@@ -22,7 +25,19 @@
         # config.  Unicorn supports the USR1 signal and we send it
         # as our "lastaction" action:
         lastaction
-                # assuming your pid file is in /var/run/unicorn_app/pid
+                # For systemd users, assuming you use two services
+                # (as recommended) to allow zero-downtime upgrades.
+                # Only one service needs to be started, but signaling
+                # both here is harmless as long as they're both enabled
+                systemctl kill -s SIGUSR1 unicorn@1.service
+                systemctl kill -s SIGUSR1 unicorn@2.service
+
+                # Examples for other process management systems appreciated
+                # Mail us at unicorn-public@bogomips.org
+                # (see above for archives)
+
+                # If you use a pid file and assuming your pid file
+                # is in /var/run/unicorn_app/pid
                 pid=/var/run/unicorn_app/pid
                 test -s $pid && kill -USR1 "$(cat $pid)"
         endscript