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+# Contributing to Popup Maker
+
+:+1::tada: First off, thanks for taking the time to contribute! :tada::+1:
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+This project and everyone participating in it is governed by the [Popup Maker Code of Conduct](https://github.com/PopupMaker/.github/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). By participating, you are expected to uphold this code.
+
+## Contributing
+Community made feature requests, patches, localizations, bug reports, and contributions are always welcome and are crucial to ensure Popup Maker continues to grow.
+
+When contributing please ensure you follow the guidelines below so that we can keep on top of things.
+
+### Commit Style
+We strive to make all of our commits as great and useful as possible. Here are a few quick guidelines for any commits in this project:
+1. Have a "subject" line within your commit message limited to 50 characters
+2. Capitalize the subject line
+3. Use the imperative mood in the subject line
+4. Separate subject from body with a blank line
+5. Use the body to explain what and why vs. how
+6. Reference relevant GitHub issues
+
+For further explaination and guidance, check out this great article on creating useful commit messages: https://chris.beams.io/posts/git-commit/
+
+### Creating Issues
+* If you have any bugs or feature requests, please [create an issue](https://github.com/PopupMaker/Popup-Maker/issues/new)
+* For bug reports, please clearly describe the bug/issue and include steps on how to reproduce it
+* For feature requests, please clearly describe what you would like, how it would be used, and example screenshots (if possible)
+
+### Pull Requests
+* Ensure you stick to the [WordPress Coding Standards](https://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_Coding_Standards)
+* When committing, reference your issue (if present) and include a note about the fix
+* Push the changes to your fork and submit a pull request to the 'master' branch of this repository
+* We are trying to ensure that every function is documented well and follows the standards set by phpDoc going forward