diff --git a/.travis.yml b/.travis.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1fad3aa
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.travis.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+language: C
+
+script:
+  - cd src && make TARGET=i586-mingw32msvc-
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 9abba04..7162f19 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ a tiling extension for windows
 
 neoplace is a easy to use application that helps you to arrange your windows more efficient. 
 
+[![Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/david0/neoplace.png)](https://travis-ci.org/david0/neoplace)
+
 ![neoplace demo animation](docs/images/anim.gif)
 
 Usage