Description

Update Services automates the sending of XML-RPC notifications to blog directories and indexing engines whenever you publish or update a post in WordPress, turning the ping sending into an invisible routine within the editorial flow. Designed for those who maintain blogs with frequent publishing and need to ensure each new content is immediately signaled to the configured ping services without requiring manual action on each publication.

Main Features of Update Services

  • Automatic ping sending
    Sends XML-RPC notifications whenever a post is published or updated in WordPress.
  • Customizable list of services
    Allows registering URLs of ping services directly in the plugin settings.
  • Integration with editorial flow
    Connects to WordPress publishing hooks without requiring author intervention.
  • Compatibility with standard formats
    Works with the native update services protocol recognized by aggregators and directories.
  • Background operation
    Processes notifications without blocking the post saving in the editor.

Benefits of Update Services

  • Faster indexing
    Reduces the time between publishing a post and being discovered by aggregators and directories.
  • Less manual work
    Eliminates the need to notify external services with every content update.
  • Greater content reach
    Increases post visibility in blog discovery networks and RSS readers.
  • Smooth editorial routine
    Keeps authors focused on writing while the plugin handles external notifications.

Who Is Update Services Recommended For?

  • Those who maintain blogs with daily publishing and need each post immediately signaled to aggregators.
  • You who write about niches covered by blog directories and want to appear in “recently published” listings.
  • People running digital magazines, news portals, or content sites dependent on fast indexing.

How to Download Update Services

Update Services is available for download here on Ultrapack. After obtaining the .zip file, install it in Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file, and activate. The ping services list configuration will appear in the admin panel immediately after activation, ready for immediate use.

For those treating the blog as a live communication channel, Update Services repositions a technical task forgotten by most administrators: notifying the outside world that new content exists. It fits well in small newsrooms, independent editorial projects, and niche portals relying on organic discovery via aggregators, RSS, and thematic directories to sustain their audience.

Frequently asked questions

Is WPMUDEV Update Services GPL-licensed?

Yes. WPMUDEV Update Services is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use WPMUDEV Update Services on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install WPMUDEV Update Services on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does WPMUDEV Update Services cost at Ultrapack?

WPMUDEV Update Services costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does WPMUDEV Update Services include updates?

Yes. The current version of WPMUDEV Update Services is 1.0.2.1, published at Ultrapack on Sep 27, 2016. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is WPMUDEV Update Services scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of WPMUDEV Update Services goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.