# News & Updates Product launches, case studies, and insights from the ZGuy team. ### How to Write a Software Requirements Document (With Template) *4 June 2026* A practical template for writing software requirements that actually help your development team build the right thing. No unnecessary formality, just the information that matters. [Read more](/content/whats-happening/software-requirements-document-template/index.html) ### Why We Switched from WordPress to Next.js (And What Changed) *15 May 2026* We ran our website on WordPress for years before rebuilding it in Next.js. Here's an honest comparison of both platforms, what we gained, what we lost, and how to decide which one is right for your business. [Read more](/content/whats-happening/nextjs-vs-wordpress-for-business-websites/index.html) ### What We Learned Building 8 Products as a Small Studio *1 May 2026* Over the past few years we've shipped 8 of our own products alongside client work. Here are the honest lessons about what worked, what didn't, and how building our own software makes us better at building yours. [Read more](/content/whats-happening/what-we-learned-building-products/index.html) ### Custom Software vs Off-the-Shelf: How to Decide *17 April 2026* Should you build custom software or buy an existing solution? Here's a practical framework for making the right call based on your business needs, budget, and timeline. [Read more](/content/whats-happening/custom-software-vs-off-the-shelf/index.html) ### React Native vs Flutter in 2026: Which Should You Choose? *3 April 2026* We've built production apps with both React Native and Flutter. Here's an honest comparison based on real project experience — performance, developer experience, ecosystem, and which one we'd pick for different types of projects. [Read more](/content/whats-happening/react-native-vs-flutter-2026/index.html) ### How to Build an MVP: A Practical Guide *20 March 2026* A step-by-step guide to building a Minimum Viable Product that actually validates your idea. Based on our experience shipping 8+ products, here's what to include, what to skip, and how to avoid the most common MVP mistakes. [Read more](/content/whats-happening/how-to-build-an-mvp/index.html) ### How Much Does Custom Software Cost in Australia? *6 March 2026* A transparent breakdown of custom software development costs in Australia for 2026. What affects pricing, realistic ranges for different project types, and how to budget for your project without getting burned. [Read more](/content/whats-happening/how-much-does-custom-software-cost-in-australia/index.html) ### A Fresh Start: Rebuilding the ZGuy Website *20 February 2026* We rebuilt our own website from the ground up using Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and modern web standards. Faster load times, better SEO, and a design that actually reflects what we do for our clients every day. [Read more](/content/whats-happening/zguy-website-rebuild/index.html) ### ClassyDoc: AI-Powered Document Classification *10 March 2025* We built ClassyDoc, an AI-driven tool that automatically sorts and classifies documents in real time. Already in active use by Torqn for content moderation and spam detection, ClassyDoc was taken from concept to production-ready product using our rapid MVP process. [Read more](/content/whats-happening/classydoc-ai-powered-document-classification/index.html) ### Moonlight Monitor: Real-Time Website Monitoring *23 January 2025* We built Moonlight Monitor to help businesses stay ahead of downtime and performance issues. With real-time alerts via email or Slack, comprehensive reporting, and historical data tracking, it went from idea to market-ready product in a single development sprint. [Read more](/content/whats-happening/moonlight-monitor-real-time-website-monitoring/index.html) ### Contactable: Never Miss a Form Submission Again *15 November 2024* Contactable is a form notification manager we built for WordPress sites. Real-time notifications, one-touch email replies, team collaboration, and unlimited websites in one dashboard. Another rapid MVP delivered on time and on budget. [Read more](/content/whats-happening/contactable-never-miss-a-form-submission/index.html) ### Shrnk.ly: URL Shortening with Built-In Analytics *2 October 2024* We launched Shrnk.ly, a URL shortener with click analytics, QR code generation, and dynamic links that let you change destinations without creating new URLs. Built as a one-month MVP to showcase what fast, focused development can deliver. [Read more](/content/whats-happening/shrnkly-url-shortening-with-built-in-analytics/index.html) ### IMF RAW Connect Enters Beta *23 March 2023* We partnered with the Indigenous Marathon Foundation to build IMF RAW Connect, a mobile app for their Running and Walking program. The app helps run leaders manage groups, connects communities across Australia, and gives the IMF data-driven insights into participation. [Read more](/content/whats-happening/imf-raw-connect-enters-beta/index.html)