diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/1_bug_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/1_bug_report.yml
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+name: 🐛 Report a bug
+description: Any errors.
+labels: ["needs triage", "bug"]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: >
+        Before you go any further. Is this really a **🐛 bug**?
+
+        If it's a question about how al-folio works, have a look at our [documentation](../../README.md),
+        [frequently asked questions](../../FAQ.md), [past questions](https://github.com/alshedivat/al-folio/discussions/categories/q-a),
+        or [ask a question](https://github.com/alshedivat/al-folio/discussions/new?category=q-a).
+
+  - type: checkboxes
+    id: requirements
+    attributes:
+      label: Have you checked that your issue isn't already filed?
+      description: >
+        Please check if somebody else has already filed the same issue.
+        If you find a similar issue, please add a 👍 reaction or comment on the original post.
+      options:
+        - label: I read through [FAQ](../../FAQ.md) and searched through the [past issues](https://github.com/alshedivat/al-folio/issues), none of which addressed my issue.
+          required: true
+        - label: Yes, I have checked that this issue isn't already filed.
+          required: true
+
+  - type: input
+    attributes:
+      label: Bug description
+      description: A description of the 🐛 bug.
+      placeholder: A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: How to reproduce the bug
+      description: Provide steps to reproduce the 🐛 bug.
+      placeholder: |
+        Include steps to reproduce, the expected behaviour, and the actual behaviour.
+
+        1. Go to '...'
+        2. Click on '....'
+        3. Scroll down to '....'
+        4. See error
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Error messages and logs
+      description: >
+        Provide any error messages and/or logs
+      placeholder: "Copy the complete error messages and logs"
+      value: |
+        ```
+        The error message you got, with the full traceback if available. Please paste it between these triple backticks.
+        ```
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: os
+    attributes:
+      label: What operating system are you using?
+      description: select all OSs where you have experienced this issue
+      multiple: true
+      options:
+        - Linux
+        - Mac
+        - Windows
+        - Not applicable (e.g. you're using GitHub Pages or other hosting)0
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: environment
+    attributes:
+      label: Where are you seeing the problem on?
+      description: select all environments where you have experienced this issue
+      multiple: true
+      options:
+        - "Running locally with Docker"
+        - "Running locally without Docker"
+        - "Deployed site"
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: More info
+      description: Add any other info about the issue here.
+      placeholder: |
+        Add any other context about the problem here, such as versions of the libraries if running without docker, screenshots, links to the deployed site, etc.
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: "**Happy coding!**"
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/2_feature_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/2_feature_request.yml
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+name: 🚀 Feature request
+description: Propose a feature for this project
+labels: ["needs triage", "enhancement"]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: >
+        Before you go any further, are you sure that this feature is not already implemented?
+
+        If it's a question about how al-folio works, have a look at our [documentation](../../README.md),
+        [frequently asked questions](../../FAQ.md), [past questions](https://github.com/alshedivat/al-folio/discussions/categories/q-a),
+        or [ask a question](https://github.com/alshedivat/al-folio/discussions/new?category=q-a).
+
+  - type: checkboxes
+    id: requirements
+    attributes:
+      label: Have you checked that your feature request isn't already filed?
+      description: >
+        Please check if somebody else has already filed the same 🚀 feature request.
+        If you find a similar feature request, please add a 👍 reaction or comment on the original post.
+      options:
+        - label: I read through [FAQ](../../FAQ.md) and searched through the [past issues](https://github.com/alshedivat/al-folio/issues), none of which addressed my feature request.
+          required: true
+        - label: Yes, I have checked that this feature request isn't already filed.
+          required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Description & Motivation
+      description: A clear and concise description of the 🚀 feature proposal
+      placeholder: |
+        Please outline the motivation for the proposal.
+        Is your feature request related to a problem? e.g., I'm always frustrated when [...].
+        If this is related to another GitHub issue, please link it here
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Pitch
+      description: A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Alternatives
+      description: A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered, if any.
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional context
+      description: Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
+    validations:
+      required: false
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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----
-name: Bug report
-about: Create a report to help us improve
-title: ""
-labels: bug
-assignees: ""
----
-
-**Acknowledge the following**
-
-- [ ] I carefully read and followed the [Getting Started](../../README.md#getting-started) guide.
-- [ ] I read through [FAQ](../../FAQ.md) and searched through the [past issues](https://github.com/alshedivat/al-folio/issues), none of which addressed my issue.
-- [ ] The issue I am raising is a potential bug in al-folio and not just a usage question. <br> [For usage questions, please post in the [Discussions](https://github.com/alshedivat/al-folio/discussions) instead of raising an issue.]
-
-**Describe the bug**
-A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
-
-**To Reproduce**
-Steps to reproduce the behavior:
-
-1. Go to '...'
-2. Click on '....'
-3. Scroll down to '....'
-4. See error
-
-**Expected behavior**
-A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
-
-**Screenshots**
-If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
-
-**System (please complete the following information):**
-
-- OS: [e.g. iOS]
-- Browser (and its version) [e.g. chrome, safari]
-- Jekyll version [e.g. 3.8.7]
-- Ruby version [e.g. 2.6.5]
-
-**Additional context**
-Add any other context about the problem here.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
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+blank_issues_enabled: false
+contact_links:
+  - name: ❓ Ask a Question
+    url: https://github.com/alshedivat/al-folio/discussions/categories/q-a
+    about: Ask and answer al-folio related questions.
+  - name: 📖 Read the documentation
+    url: ../../README.md
+    about: Please consult the documentation before opening any issues!
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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----
-name: Feature request
-about: Suggest an idea for this project
-title: ""
-labels: enhancement
-assignees: ""
----
-
-**Acknowledge the following**
-
-- [ ] I carefully read and followed the [Getting Started](../../README.md#getting-started) guide.
-- [ ] I read through [FAQ](../../FAQ.md) and searched through the [past issues](https://github.com/alshedivat/al-folio/issues), none of which addressed my issue.
-- [ ] The issue I am raising is a potential improvement in al-folio and not just a usage question. <br> [For usage questions, please post in the [Discussions](https://github.com/alshedivat/al-folio/discussions) instead of raising an issue.]
-
-**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
-A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
-
-**Describe the solution you'd like**
-A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
-
-**Describe alternatives you've considered**
-A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
-
-**Additional context**
-Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.