Even when I click the update status button, the bid amounts do not change. I have to go in to snipe, and refresh there for an update. What a pain! Easier to just look on e-bay. Can this be fixed?

The "Update Status" button is for updating the statuses of auction (paid, received etc).
If you want to update current bid of auctions, please check this FAQ section for more information:
http://www.myibay.com/login/faq/4/#q12

Ok, this got me to actually read the whole faq...! ;) I got a little worried about the bidding not being updated on one of the items I'm monitoring, but now I know. Many thanks!