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-[up-for-grabs.net](https://up-for-grabs.net/)
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+# Up-For-Grabs
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+[](https://github.com/up-for-grabs/up-for-grabs.net/actions)
[](https://app.netlify.com/sites/up-for-grabs-test-bench/deploys)
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-This repository contains the content for the [Up-For-Grabs website](https://up-for-grabs.net/), a list of projects with curated tasks for new contributors.
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-## List your project
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-If you know of or own a project that should be listed on Up for Grabs,
-[follow the instructions to open a pull request](docs/list-a-project.md).
-
-## Contributing
-
-If you would like to get involved with the project, please read the
-[CONTRIBUTING.md](.github/CONTRIBUTING.md) file as it contains:
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- - Instructions about getting your environment setup
- - Guidance for testing locally
- - Commands to run to verify changes
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-## How does the site work?
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-If you want to learn more about the various parts of the Up-for-Grabs project,
-the [How it works](docs/how-it-works.md) document is a good overview.
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-## Contributors ✨
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-Thanks to these wonderful people who have improved the code and documentation to help this project grow. ([emoji key](https://allcontributors.org/docs/en/emoji-key)):
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-This project follows the [all-contributors](https://github.com/all-contributors/all-contributors) specification. Contributions of any kind are welcome!
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+## About
+
+Up-For-Grabs is a platform that connects open source projects with new contributors. We maintain a curated list of tasks that are specifically designed for newcomers to open source development. Visit our [website](https://up-for-grabs.net/) to find your next contribution opportunity!
+
+## Quick Links
+
+- 🌐 [Browse Projects](https://up-for-grabs.net/)
+- 📝 [List Your Project](docs/list-a-project.md)
+- 🤝 [Contribution Guidelines](.github/CONTRIBUTING.md)
+- 📘 [How It Works](docs/how-it-works.md)
+
+## For Project Maintainers
+
+### Adding Your Project
+
+1. Ensure your project has:
+ - Clear documentation for newcomers
+ - Tasks labeled specifically for new contributors
+ - Active maintainers to review submissions
+
+2. [Follow our guide](docs/list-a-project.md) to submit your project through a pull request
+
+3. Tag your issues with labels like "up-for-grabs", "good first issue", or "help wanted"
+
+## For Contributors
+
+### Getting Started
+
+1. **Find a Project**: Browse our [website](https://up-for-grabs.net/) to find projects that interest you
+
+2. **Select a Task**: Look for issues tagged as beginner-friendly
+
+3. **Make a Contribution**: Follow the project's contribution guidelines to submit your work
+
+### Contributing to Up-For-Grabs
+
+Want to improve Up-For-Grabs itself? Here's how:
+
+1. **Setup Your Environment**
+ ```bash
+ git clone https://github.com/up-for-grabs/up-for-grabs.net.git
+ cd up-for-grabs.net
+ # Follow setup instructions in CONTRIBUTING.md
+ ```
+
+2. **Run Tests Locally**
+ ```bash
+ # Commands specified in CONTRIBUTING.md
+ ```
+
+3. **Submit Changes**
+ - Fork the repository
+ - Create a feature branch
+ - Make your changes
+ - Submit a pull request
+
+## Project Architecture
+
+The Up-For-Grabs website is built using:
+- Jekyll for static site generation
+- GitHub Pages for hosting
+- GitHub Actions for continuous integration
+- Netlify for preview deployments
+
+Detailed technical documentation can be found in our [How it works](docs/how-it-works.md) guide.
+
+## Community Guidelines
+
+- Be respectful and inclusive
+- Help others learn and grow
+- Follow the project's code of conduct
+- Ask questions in our discussions section
+- Report bugs through GitHub issues
+
+## Recognition
+
+This project thrives thanks to our [contributors](#contributors). We follow the [all-contributors](https://github.com/all-contributors/all-contributors) specification and welcome contributions of any kind.
+
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).
+
+## Support
+
+- 📫 [Open an issue](https://github.com/up-for-grabs/up-for-grabs.net/issues) for bug reports or feature requests
+- 💬 Join our discussions for general questions
+- 🤝 Follow us on social media (links in website footer)
+
+---
+
+*Up-For-Grabs - Making open source contribution accessible to everyone.*
