diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/---bug-report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/---bug-report.md
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+---
+name: "\U0001F41E Bug Report"
+about: Did you find a bug?
+title: ''
+labels: bug
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+<!--
+  Hi there! Thank you for discovering and submitting an issue.
+
+  Before you submit this, let’s make sure of a few things.
+  Please make sure the following boxes are ticked if they are correct.
+  If not, please try and fulfill them first.
+-->
+
+<!-- Checked checkbox should look like this: [x] -->
+- [ ] I have read the [Filing Issues](https://docs.getpelican.com/en/latest/contribute.html#filing-issues) and subsequent “How to Get Help” sections of the documentation.
+- [ ] I have searched the [issues](https://github.com/getpelican/pelican/issues?q=is%3Aissue) (including closed ones) and believe that this is not a duplicate.
+
+<!--
+  Once the above boxes are checked, if you are able to fill in the following list
+  with your information, it would be very helpful for maintainers.
+-->
+
+- **OS version and name**: <!-- Replace with version + name -->
+- **Python version**: <!-- Replace with version -->
+- **Pelican version**: <!-- Replace with version -->
+- **Link to theme**: <!-- Replace with link to the theme you are using -->
+- **Links to plugins**: <!-- Replace with list of links to plugins you are using -->
+- **Link to your site**: <!-- If available, replace with link to your site -->
+- **Link to your source**: <!-- If available, replace with link to relevant source repository -->
+- **Link to a [Gist](https://gist.github.com/) with the contents of your settings file**: <!-- If your source is not accessible, put Gist link here -->
+
+## Issue
+<!--
+  Now feel free to write your issue. Please avoid vague phrases like “[…] doesn’t work”.
+  Be descriptive! Thanks again 🙌 ❤️
+-->
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/---documentation.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/---documentation.md
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+---
+name: "\U0001F4DA Documentation"
+about: Did you find errors, problems, or anything unclear in the docs (https://docs.getpelican.com/)?
+title: ''
+labels: docs
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+<!--
+  Hi there! Thank you for discovering and submitting an issue with our documentation.
+
+  Before you submit this, let’s make sure of a few things.
+  Please make sure the following boxes are ticked if they are correct.
+  If not, please try and fulfill them first.
+-->
+
+<!-- Checked checkbox should look like this: [x] -->
+- [ ] I have searched the [issues](https://github.com/getpelican/pelican/issues?q=is%3Aissue) (including closed ones) and believe that this is not a duplicate.
+
+## Issue
+<!-- Now feel free to write your issue, but please be descriptive! Thanks again 🙌 ❤️ -->
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/---enhancement-request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/---enhancement-request.md
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+---
+name: "\U0001F381 Feature Request"
+about: Do you have ideas for new features and improvements?
+title: ''
+labels: enhancement
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+<!--
+  Hi there! Thank you for wanting to make Pelican better.
+
+  Before you submit this, let’s make sure of a few things.
+  Please make sure the following boxes are ticked if they are correct.
+  If not, please try and fulfill them first. The last one is optional but encouraged.
+-->
+
+<!-- Checked checkbox should look like this: [x] -->
+- [ ] I have searched the [issues](https://github.com/getpelican/pelican/issues?q=is%3Aissue) (including closed ones) and believe that this is not a duplicate.
+- [ ] I have searched the [documentation](https://docs.getpelican.com/) and believe that my question is not covered.
+- [ ] I am willing to lend a hand to help implement this feature. <!-- optional but encouraged -->
+
+## Feature Request
+<!-- Now feel free to write your idea for improvement. Thanks again 🙌 ❤️ -->
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/---everything-else.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/---everything-else.md
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+---
+name: "\U0001F5C3 Everything Else"
+about: Do you have a question/issue that does not fall into any of the other categories?
+title: ''
+labels: question
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+<!--
+  Describe your question/issue here. This space is meant to be used for general questions
+  that are not bugs, feature requests, or documentation issues.
+  Before you submit this, let’s make sure of a few things.
+  Please make sure the following boxes are ticked if they are correct.
+  If not, please try and fulfill them first.
+-->
+
+<!-- Checked checkbox should look like this: [x] -->
+- [ ] I have searched the [issues](https://github.com/getpelican/pelican/issues?q=is%3Aissue) (including closed ones) and believe that this is not a duplicate.
+- [ ] I have searched the [documentation](https://docs.getpelican.com/) and believe that my question is not covered.
+
+## Issue
+<!-- Now feel free to write your issue, but please be descriptive! Thanks again 🙌 ❤️ -->
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
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+# Ref: https://help.github.com/en/github/building-a-strong-community/configuring-issue-templates-for-your-repository#configuring-the-template-chooser
+blank_issues_enabled: true
+contact_links:
+- name: '💬 Pelican IRC Channel on Freenode'
+  url: https://kiwiirc.com/client/irc.freenode.net/?#pelican
+  about: |
+    Chat with the community, ask questions, and learn about best practices.