diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 0a874e50..43a58b5a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -15,12 +15,9 @@ Please explore [the site](https://pyopensci.org). If you find a typo, bug or iss
 
 ## Next Steps
 
-If you are interested in contributing to pyOpenSci, start with
-[**CONTRIBUTING.md**](./CONTRIBUTING.md) — local setup, website development,
-and how to add a multi-page **documentation book** (`layout: docs`) on the Hugo
-site.
+If you are interested in contributing to pyOpenSci, check out our [**CONTRIBUTING guide**](./CONTRIBUTING.md) for an overview of the types of contributions that we welcome. and our DEVELOPMENT.md for instructions on how to set up the website locally and make changes.
 
-For organization-wide norms, see
+For organization-wide guidelines, see
 [**pyOpenSci's organization-wide contributing guide**](https://www.pyopensci.org/handbook/CONTRIBUTING.html).
 
 ## Installation and development
@@ -48,7 +45,7 @@ root (`content/`, `data/`, `themes/clean-hugo/`).
    hugo server --disableFastRender
    ```
 
-   Use `--disableFastRender` while editing layouts or CSS so changes rebuild reliably.
+   Use `--disableFastRender` while editing layouts or CSS so changes rebuild in real time as you work on the site locally.
 
 4. Open [http://localhost:1313/](http://localhost:1313/) in your browser.
 
diff --git a/content/_index.md b/content/_index.md
index e02a5615..b6aa2e86 100644
--- a/content/_index.md
+++ b/content/_index.md
@@ -75,9 +75,9 @@ current_project:
   quote: |
     Gen AI reminds us that the centerpiece of open source is building community around a specific problem. AI may add functionality — but it cannot replace the context and judgment of a diverse and engaged community."
   cite: Eliot Robson, pyOpenSci Peer Review Lead
-  #cta_prompt: Interested in contributing to this research?
-  button_label: Get involved
-  # button_url: "/your-destination-path/"  # uncomment when the CTA link is ready
+  cta_prompt: Interested in contributing to this research?
+  button_label: Sign Up to Get involved
+  button_url: "https://forms.gle/yTNXwQWQC4dLvErB7"
 upcoming_events:
   title: Where you can find us
   limit: 3
diff --git a/hugo.toml b/hugo.toml
index a4effeae..b69e91bc 100644
--- a/hugo.toml
+++ b/hugo.toml
@@ -253,8 +253,6 @@ buildFuture = true
   url = '/our-community/'
   parent = 'Community'
   weight = 1
-  [menu.main.params]
-    icon = 'fa-brands fa-discourse'
 
 [[menu.main]]
   name = 'Handbook'