Note: the OP of the original has stated they are fine with someone else taking over.


I'm guessing you're here because you want to learn more about the amazing Requests forum, and if so, you've come to the right place! Whether you are completely new to the Requests forum and want to dive in to the wonderful world of shops, or whether you are an experienced Requester looking for tips on applying for positions and owning shops, at least one of these topics will have something for you!

Please also note that many of these topics are actually found in the Collaborations forum, however I believe that they are useful for those interested in the world of shops too, since there is quite a bit of overlap. Please also note that even all the guides in this topic put together barely scratch the surface of the Requests forum, and the best way to learn is to dive in and give it a shot! If you have created or know of any more topics that could be added to this list, feel free to let me know! Enjoy!


General
Want to get a feel for what the Requests forum and shops are about? And what is a shop, in the first place? Check out the following guides to find the answers to these questions, and more!

• Welcome to the Scratch Requests Forum 2.0 by @rainpelt28
  Totally new to this forum? This topic is a great place to get started!
  
• What Are Shops? by @congyingzhou
  What are these weird and wonderful things called shops you've been hearing so much about? Find out here!
  
• And don't forget to check out the latest Shop Directory! It's a great place to see the amazing range of shops available to order from and work for.
  

For Shop Workers
Interested in working at shops, or wanting to improve your skills and your applications? Check out the following guides to boost your acceptance rates and get a feel for what shop owners are looking for!

• How To Be A Good Applicant by @makethebrainhappy
  How do I get accepted at a shop? What is the owner looking for? Though this topic is directed at the Collaboration forum, it is a great resource for improving your applications, and of course, your acceptance rate!
  
• Writing Your Resume And Hitting The Mark by @makethebrainhappy
  Again, this is directed at the Collaboration forum, but it is an indispensable tool when applying for shops which require a resume!
  

For Shop Owners
Interested in making your own shop? Or maybe you already own one but want to improve your formatting and people management skills? These topics are the place to go!

• Guide to making a Successful Shop by @makethebrainhappy
  This is the go-to guide for aspiring shop owners, and experienced shop owners aiming to improve their skills! Made by the owner of the largest shop on Scratch, you can't go wrong with the advice in this guide!
  
• Creating a Front Page for your Collaboration - A Guide by @makethebrainhappy
  Again, this is more directed at the Collaboration forum, but this is still a fantastic guide for formatting your shop!
  
• What to do with members who are inactive? by @moonfairy
  Once more, this is more directed at the Collaboration forum, but much of the same advice can be applied to workers at your shop.
  

Ordering / Requesting
Feeling that your skills might not be up to a particular task? Try ordering from a shop or requesting on a new topic, as outlined by the fantastic guides below!

• Making Amazing Requests! by @hellounicorns2
  This is the go-to guide for ordering from Requests shops or requesting on a new topic. You can't go wrong with the advice there!
  
• Create A Successful Request Post! by @strawberrixxx
  New and updated, this guide will ensure you come away with a product that satisfies you on your own request post!
  
• Which Requests Go Where? by @cheddargirl
  

was I even supposed to make this?
I only added one thing

eh closing until there is actually a need to have a new topic.

8to16 wrote:

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was I even supposed to make this?

The original OP said it was fine for someone to take over.

For the title"For Shop Workers
Interested in working at shops, or wanting to improve your skills and your applications? Check out the following guides to boost your acceptance rates and get a feel for what shop owners are looking for!"
you should add the staff directory since it is something that helps people find shops