diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
new file mode 100644
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--- /dev/null
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@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+<!--
+Reporting a bug?
+================
+- Try to search for your issue, it may have already been answered or even fixed in a development branch.
+
+- Check if the issue is reproducible with the latest stable version.
+
+- Please provide as much relevant info as possible.
+
+- It is recommended that you make a JSFiddle/JSBin/Codepen to demonstrate your issue. You can use this "Shuffle with Images" template on CodePen to get started: http://codepen.io/pen?template=qrjOpX
+
+- If your issue is resolved but still open, don’t hesitate to close it. In case you found a solution by yourself, it could be helpful to explain how you fixed it.
+
+Have a feature request?
+=======================
+Remove the template from below and explain why the feature should be added. Specific use-cases are best.
+-->
+
+<!-- BUG REPORT TEMPLATE -->
+### Shuffle version
+
+
+### Reproduction Link
+<!-- A minimal JSBin, JSFiddle, Codepen, or a GitHub repository that can reproduce the bug. You can use this "Shuffle with Images" template on CodePen to get started: http://codepen.io/pen?template=qrjOpX -->
+
+### Steps to reproduce
+
+
+### What is Expected?
+
+
+### What is actually happening?
diff --git a/_config.yml b/_config.yml
index a87a5d4..123625a 100644
--- a/_config.yml
+++ b/_config.yml
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ layouts_dir: _layouts
 data_dir:    _data
 include:     ['.htaccess']
 exclude:     [
+  '.github',
   '_scss',
   'coverage',
   'node_modules',