Sun Sep 15 10:09:38 UTC 2024: ## WordPress Support Team Announces New Initiatives and Upcoming Meeting

**[City, State] -** The WordPress Support team is excited to announce new initiatives and upcoming events to enhance the community experience. The team is actively seeking contributors to their efforts and welcomes anyone with a passion for WordPress to join them.

**Support Options:**

* **Forums and IRC:** Seek assistance with WordPress issues by posting in the support forums or joining the #wordpress IRC channel.
* **Support Handbook:** A comprehensive guide is available for contributors, outlining best practices for utilizing the forums and IRC.
* **Slack:** For group communication, the team uses Slack. The weekly support meeting takes place every Thursday at 17:00 UTC in the #forums channel on Slack.
* **Upcoming Meeting:** The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 5th, 2024, at 17:00 UTC in the #forums channel on Slack. The agenda is available below, and anyone interested can join the discussion asynchronously via a dedicated make/support post.

**Website Improvements:**

The team is working to improve the functionality of the support website. Currently, users are redirected to the documentation page when visiting both https://WordPress.org/support and https://WordPress.org/forums. A collaborative effort is underway to develop a landing page that provides a more streamlined user experience.

**Community Engagement:**

The team welcomes new contributors and offers support for newcomers. While a dedicated table lead is not currently available, team members are ready to assist in an unofficial capacity.

**International Liaisons:**

At the recent meeting, none of the international liaisons reported any concerns or special events to share.

**Get Involved:**

The WordPress Support team encourages individuals to contribute their time and expertise. To learn more about how to get involved, reach out to the team or visit the website.

**Next Steps:**

* Attend the upcoming meeting on September 5th, 2024, at 17:00 UTC in the #forums channel on Slack.
* Participate in the collaborative effort to develop the new landing page.
* Contact the team if you’re interested in contributing to the Support Team’s efforts.

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