diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index 2c3f70e..39a8ca4 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ assignees: ''
 
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-**Describe the bug**
+**Description of the bug**
 A short description of what the problem is.
 
 **Steps To Reproduce**
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index 25d9a6e..684dcc8 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -7,15 +7,15 @@ assignees: ''
 
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-**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
-A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always
+**Description of the need**
+A clear and concise description of what the need or problem is. Ex. I'm always
 frustrated when [...]
 
-**Describe the solution you'd like**
+**Proposed solution**
 Description how you would expect things to work ideally.
 
-**Describe alternatives you've considered**
-Have you seen this work in a better way in another CMS?
+**Alternatives that have been considered**
+Describe alternatives you've considered. Have you seen this work in a better way in another CMS?
 
 Is there a contributed module that accomplishes this? ...if so, then has this
 been ported to Backdrop?: https://github.com/backdrop-contrib
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.md
index ff1bbb0..80d2691 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.md
@@ -7,4 +7,6 @@ assignees: ''
 
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-Feel free to post your question here, but you might want to consider posting your question in the Backdrop public forum at: https://forum.backdropcms.org
+Feel free to post your question here, but you might want to consider posting your question:
+ - in the Backdrop public forum: https://forum.backdropcms.org
+ - in the live chat on Gitter: https://gitter.im/backdrop/backdrop-issues