PhotoshopCAFE Website User Guide

Welcome to the New PhotoshopCAFE

Hi, I’m Colin Smith, founder of PhotoshopCAFE.com. I’m thrilled to welcome you to the brand-new PhotoshopCAFE website!

This year marks our 25th anniversary, and we’ve celebrated with a complete rebuild of the site. Whether you’re brand new or one of the many friends who’ve been visiting since day one, I’m so glad you’re here. Our mission remains the same: sharing world-class Photoshop and Lightroom training, always free of ads and always accessible.

We’ve now got over 700 tutorials, each with a written walkthrough and a video, all 100% free. And that’s just the beginning. Let me show you the exciting new features designed to make your learning experience smoother, faster, and more inspiring than ever.

Key Features of the New PhotoshopCAFE

Lightning-Fast Performance

• Completely rebuilt with speed in mind.

• Fully responsive and liquid design—resize the window or use any device, and it looks great.

• Cleaner, uncluttered layout for easy reading and browsing.

Tutorials Made Simple

• Newest tutorials displayed front and center for quick access.

• View All option to explore the complete library.

• Optimized for mobile, making it quick and easy to navigate anywhere.

Smarter Search & Categories

• Powerful search function at the top or side of the page.

• Faster, more accurate results.

• Tutorials organized by categories under the Free Tutorials menu—Photoshop, Lightroom, Camera Raw, and more.

Rich Tutorial Experience

• YouTube videos embedded directly into each tutorial page.

• Full written steps for every lesson.

• Share tutorials easily—whether via messaging apps, copying links, or social media.

• Text scaling: expand the page to make reading easier if needed.

The Vault

• Sign up with your email for exclusive access to downloadable resources.

• Existing members go straight to downloads.

• Double opt-in ensures no spam—just quality resources and updates.

Community & Comments

• Updated comments system for better discussions.

• Colin is active in responding—your feedback and questions matter!

New Features Section (Formerly Superguides)

• Clearer navigation: see all new Photoshop & Lightroom features as they’re released.

• Sort by Photoshop only, Lightroom/Camera Raw, or even legacy features going back to CS3.

• One of the most comprehensive feature archives available online.

️ Reviews & Tech for Creatives

• Honest reviews of hardware and tools creatives use daily.

• Categories include Wacom tablets, monitors, Macs, cameras, gimbals, mobile devices, and more.

Gallery & Inspiration

• Browse Colin’s personal gallery.

• Explore work across different categories for ideas and inspiration.

Premium Courses

• Easy access to all PhotoshopCAFE courses.

• Filter by categories, read reviews, and preview what’s inside each course.

• Built to complement the free tutorials with deeper, structured learning.

Help & Support

• FAQ section under About to quickly solve common issues.

• Friendly support if you get stuck along the way.

A Note of Thanks & What’s Next

PhotoshopCAFE has been a community hub for 25 years, and it’s only possible because of you. Whether you’re exploring your very first Photoshop tutorial or you’ve been with us since the early days, thank you for making this journey special.

When you sign up for the Vault, you’ll also get a weekly newsletter. Most weeks, it’s simply the latest free tutorialdelivered straight to your inbox. Occasionally, I’ll let you know when a new course launches. That’s it—no spam, just great learning.

If you’re new here, welcome! Make sure to subscribe on YouTube and turn on notifications so you don’t miss a tutorial.

I can’t wait to hear what you think about the new site. Your feedback and suggestions help us keep improving. Until next time—
See you at the CAFE. ☕✨