diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/api_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/api_request.yml
index 81e11e23d..def952c52 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/api_request.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/api_request.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 name: New API Endpoint or API Ability
 description: Request a new endpoint or API feature be added
-title: "[API Request]: "
 labels: [":nut_and_bolt: API Request"]
 body:
   - type: textarea
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
index 35aa481db..aa9a099c0 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 name: Bug Report
 description: Create a report to help us improve or fix things
-title: "[Bug Report]: "
 labels: [":bug: Bug"]
 body:
   - type: textarea
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
index 078078e90..4826cc5ea 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 name: Feature Request
 description: Request a new feature or idea to be added to BookStack
-title: "[Feature Request]: "
 labels: [":hammer: Feature Request"]
 body:
   - type: textarea
@@ -13,8 +12,42 @@ body:
   - type: textarea
     id: benefits
     attributes:
-      label: Describe the benefits this feature would bring to BookStack users
-      description: Explain the measurable benefits this feature would achieve for existing BookStack users
+      label: Describe the benefits this would bring to existing BookStack users
+      description: |
+        Explain the measurable benefits this feature would achieve for existing BookStack users.
+        These benefits should details outcomes in terms of what this request solves/achieves, and should not be specific to implementation.
+        This helps us understand the core desired goal so that a variety of potential implementations could be explored.
+        This field is important. Lack if input here may lead to early issue closure.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: already_achieved
+    attributes:
+      label: Can the goal of this request already be achieved via other means?
+      description: |
+        Yes/No. If yes, please describe how the requested approach fits in with the existing method.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: checkboxes
+    id: confirm-search
+    attributes:
+      label: Have you searched for an existing open/closed issue?
+      description: |
+        To help us keep these issues under control, please ensure you have first [searched our issue list](https://github.com/BookStackApp/BookStack/issues?q=is%3Aissue)
+        for any existing issues that cover the fundemental benefit/goal of your request.
+      options:
+        - label: I have searched for existing issues and none cover my fundemental request
+          required: true
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: existing_usage
+    attributes:
+      label: How long have you been using BookStack?
+      options:
+        - Not using yet, just scoping
+        - 0 to 6 months
+        - 6 months to 1 year
+        - 1 to 5 years
+        - Over 5 years
     validations:
       required: true
   - type: textarea
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/language_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/language_request.yml
index b94bb88bc..6f768cd74 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/language_request.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/language_request.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 name: Language Request
 description: Request a new language to be added to CrowdIn for you to translate
-title: "[Language Request]: "
 labels: [":earth_africa: Translations"]
 assignees:
   - ssddanbrown
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/support_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/support_request.yml
index bd52b12af..cb2476546 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/support_request.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/support_request.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 name: Support Request
 description: Request support for a specific problem you have not been able to solve yourself
-title: "[Support Request]: "
 labels: [":dog2: Support"]
 body:
   - type: checkboxes