Scanned sites / www.immigration-nation.ca / 2026-10-30-0243

www.immigration-nation.ca scan from 2026-10-30 02:43:43 UTC DR 29

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Scan 2026-10-30-0243

Scanned 2026-10-30 02:43:43 UTC, finished 2026-10-31 01:19:26 UTC. Found with openstreetmap overpass

Site: https://www.immigration-nation.ca/

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84/ 100Good

On October 30, 2026 the Site Spider crawled 1932 pages and 1286 assets of www.immigration-nation.ca, starting from https://www.immigration-nation.ca/. It scored 84 out of 100, a good result. 8 of 33 checks found something to fix, led by heavy assets (188), title tags (810), meta descriptions (771); 12 checks passed. Most of the points went to heavy assets (−6), title tags (−4.2), meta descriptions (−3.2). 13 checks found something the score does not count, listed as noted. 4 checks were not run because the crawl fetched nothing for them. The list below shows each check's result, the fix plan, when present, explains what to do first, and the security review at the end of the page covers headers, transport, libraries and exposed files.

Security review: High1 high, 2 medium, 2 low and 1 info findings. See the security findings ↓

Pages crawled
1932
Assets fetched
1286
Status
Completed
Checks with issues
8 of 33
CoverageJob finished, partial coverage

3,218 of 3,218 discovered URLs were fetched, 24,077 left out by the 5,000-page and 1,000-asset budget. The job finished, but the crawl did not reach everything it found. HTML only: nothing here ran JavaScript. 153 link destinations on other sites were checked.

  • Title tags810 issues
    810 of 827 pages have title issues. 1097 noindex or canonicalized pages excluded.
    −4.2 points
  • Meta descriptions771 issues
    771 of 827 pages have meta description issues. 1097 noindex or canonicalized pages excluded.
    −3.2 points
  • HeadingsOK
    0 of 827 pages have heading issues. 1097 noindex or canonicalized pages excluded.
  • Broken linksOK
    0 internal links point at 0 broken URLs.
  • Links to other sites2 issues
    2 destinations answered with an error, 39 could not be determined (timeouts, rate limits or refusals), of 153 destinations checked.
  • Redirects7 issues
    9 redirecting URLs, 1 of them chained.
  • Non-200 responses15 noted
    15 URLs did not return a 2xx response. 8 of them are pages, 0 with an error status; the rest are assets or redirects.
  • Rate limitedOK
    The site did not rate limit the crawler.
  • Indexability3 issues
    3 of 1002 indexable pages have indexability warnings. 922 pages noindex by design.
  • Image alt textOK
    0 of 3243 image references have no alt attribute. 1426 use an empty alt (decorative), which is fine.
  • Heavy assets188 issues
    188 assets larger than 500 KB among 1286 fetched assets. 1 document over that size is listed but not counted: downloads are not page weight.
    −6 points
  • Orphan pages386 issues
    386 pages have no internal links pointing at them.
    −0.8 points
  • Sitemap coverage720 issues
    9 sitemaps listing 662 URLs: 332 crawled pages missing, 1 listed URL broken or redirecting, 387 reachable only via the sitemap.
    −2.2 points
  • Internal link counts166 noted
    Internal link counts for 500 pages; 166 worth a look.
  • Thin contentOK
    0 of 827 pages have fewer than 200 words. 1097 noindex or canonicalized pages excluded.
  • Duplicate contentOK
    0 groups of pages with identical HTML.
  • URL format1,292 noted
    1292 of 1932 page URLs are harder to read, share or cache than they need to be.
  • Canonicals1,097 noted
    1097 of 1924 pages have a canonical worth checking.
  • Robots directives1,924 noted
    1924 pages carry a robots directive; 0 carry none.
  • Anchor text458 noted
    458 destinations are linked without useful anchor text, or with nofollow.
  • Title and heading structure790 noted
    790 of 827 pages could use the title, heading and snippet space better. 1097 noindex or canonicalized pages excluded.
  • Image weight and alt length140 noted
    139 images over 100 KB; 1 with alt text over 100 characters.
  • Response anomaliesOK
    No redirect loops, header redirects or pages served as something other than HTML.
  • HTML and head validationOK
    All 1924 pages keep their head tags in <head>, once each, under Googlebot's 2 MB.
  • hreflangOK
    No page declares hreflang.
  • Structured dataOK
    1185 of 827 indexable pages carry structured data: WebSite (1185), Organization (1185), LegalService (1185), ImageObject (1185), Place (1185). 0 pages with errors a rich result would fail on.
  • Near duplicates311 noted
    311 pages in 151 groups read almost the same as another page (95% alike or more).
  • Soft 404sOK
    None of 1924 pages answering 200 reads like an error page.
  • AccessibilityNot checked
    Not checked: the accessibility audit runs in the browser. Tick "Include JavaScript rendering checks" when you request a scan to run it.
  • Link positions90 noted
    90 of 454 linked pages are linked only from the template, never from another page's content.
  • Pagination191 noted
    948 pages in pagination sequences; 191 with problems.
  • Headers and cookies1 noted
    2 cookies set by the site, 1 missing a protective flag; 17 response headers recorded across 3218 URLs.
  • Orphans in searchNot checked
    Not checked: import a Search Console Pages export on the scan page to find pages Google shows that the site does not link to.
  • Link ScoreOK
    Link Score (internal PageRank, 0-100) for 1924 pages; 1841 hold almost none (10 or less).
  • JavaScript renderingNot checked
    Not checked: this scan did not render pages. Tick "Include JavaScript rendering checks" when you request a scan to compare the served HTML with what a browser builds.
  • PageSpeed InsightsNot checked
    Not checked yet: PageSpeed Insights runs on the top pages once the crawl has finished.
  • Spelling58 noted
    58 words an English dictionary does not know, on 144 pages. Product names and jargon will appear here too.

Where this scan sits among all scanned sites

2348 sites, median 79%, average 78%

www.immigration-nation.ca scores 84%, higher than 69% of the 2348 scanned sites. See the full ranking.

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Green 90% and up (Excellent), lime 75 to 89 (Good), amber 50 to 74 (Needs work), red below 50 (Poor).

Internal link map

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Start page (centre)OKRedirectErrorOrphanLinked from most pagesOne inbound link or noneRings = clicks from the start page. Size = inbound links. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom, click a page to see only its links.

Fix plan

Written by gpt-4o-mini from the scan findings

The site has several areas needing improvement, including redirect chains, indexability warnings, and heavy assets. Prioritizing fixes will enhance site performance and SEO. Focus on optimizing meta descriptions and internal linking.

  1. 1

    Fix Redirect Chains

    Why: Reduce user confusion and improve crawl efficiency.

    How: Identify direct URLs and remove unnecessary redirects on the site.

    Checks: redirects

  2. 2

    Address Non-200 Responses

    Why: Ensure all pages and assets are accessible to users and crawlers.

    How: Investigate 15 URLs, correct or update them to return 200 responses.

    Checks: status-codes

  3. 4

    Optimize Heavy Assets

    Why: Reduce page load times for better user experience.

    How: Shrink large images as listed to decrease overall asset weight.

    Evidence: 1.8 MB of image, loaded by 2 pages, so every visitor to any of them downloads it.

    2 pages affected

    Depends on: If it is a download rather than part of the page, weight matters less; move it out of the page instead.

    Checks: heavy-assets

  4. 5

    Improve Orphan Pages

    Why: Enhance website link structure and user navigation.

    How: Add internal links to the 386 orphan pages to improve visibility.

    Checks: orphan-pages

Generated automatically; verify each change against your own site before relying on it.

Security review

Written by gpt-4o-mini from 16 checks over the crawl

The site has significant security issues, primarily due to the lack of HTTPS across many pages, exposing sensitive information. It also lacks key security headers for referrer policies and permissions, and is running outdated libraries with known vulnerabilities.

  • 1 high
  • 2 medium
  • 2 low
  • 1 info
  1. 1

    HTTP Pages Expose DataHigh

    Why it matters: 1336 pages are accessed over plain HTTP, making them vulnerable to interception and modification.

    Fix: Redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS using a 301 redirect.

    Evidence: HTTPS

  2. 2

    Insecure Cookie FlagsMedium

    Why it matters: Cookies lacking attributes like SameSite expose them to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.

    Fix: Set the `SameSite` attribute on the `wordpress_test_cookie` to `Lax` or `Strict`.

    Evidence: Cookie flags

  3. 3

    Vulnerable jQuery LibraryMedium

    Why it matters: Running jQuery version 1.7.2 exposes known vulnerabilities that could be exploited.

    Fix: Upgrade jQuery to version 3.5.0 or higher to resolve published vulnerabilities.

    Evidence: Vulnerable JavaScript libraries

  4. 4

    Missing Referrer PolicyLow

    Why it matters: 739 pages do not define a referrer policy, risking exposure of navigation history to third-party sites.

    Fix: Add the header `Referrer-Policy: no-referrer` to all pages.

    Evidence: Referrer policy

  5. 5

    Exposed Server Version InformationLow

    Why it matters: The server discloses software versions, aiding attackers in locating vulnerabilities.

    Fix: Remove or obscure the `Server` and `X-Powered-By` headers from responses.

    Evidence: Software version disclosure

  6. 6

    Lack of Permissions PolicyInfo

    Why it matters: No Permissions-Policy header is present, allowing unnecessary access to device features in injected scripts.

    Fix: Add the header `Permissions-Policy: geolocation=(self), microphone=()`, or according to requirements, to all pages.

    Evidence: Permissions policy

What the checks found

  • FoundHTTPSHigh

    1336 pages answered 200 over plain HTTP with no redirect to HTTPS, while 588 were served over HTTPS. Anyone on the network path can read or alter these pages.

    • http://www.immigration-nation.ca/2022/01/11/first-express-entry-draw-of-2022/ → 200 over http
    • http://www.immigration-nation.ca/2022/01/25/how-does-the-alberta-immigrant-nominee-program-ainp-work/ → 200 over http
    • http://www.immigration-nation.ca/2022/02/08/employment-rates-drop-as-omicron-surges/ → 200 over http
    • http://www.immigration-nation.ca/2022/02/24/alberta-renames-pnp-introduces-2-new-programs/ → 200 over http
    • http://www.immigration-nation.ca/2022/03/28/covid-19-test-no-longer-required-for-fully-vaccinated-travellers-as-of-apri… → 200 over http
    • http://www.immigration-nation.ca/2022/04/14/how-does-express-entry-work/ → 200 over http
    • http://www.immigration-nation.ca/2022/04/22/%ef%bf%bcwho-can-you-sponsor-under-family-sponsorship/ → 200 over http
    • http://www.immigration-nation.ca/2022/04/30/who-qualifies-for-a-start-up-visa/ → 200 over http
    • http://www.immigration-nation.ca/2022/05/07/alberta-lifts-temporary-worker-restrictions/ → 200 over http
    • http://www.immigration-nation.ca/2022/05/13/how-to-get-a-post-graduation-work-permit/ → 200 over http
    • http://www.immigration-nation.ca/2022/05/22/how-does-permanent-residency-work/ → 200 over http
    • http://www.immigration-nation.ca/2022/05/29/who-can-apply-for-a-canadian-visitor-visa/ → 200 over http
  • FoundReferrer policyLow

    739 of 1924 HTML pages send referrer-policy. Without a Referrer-Policy the full page address, including any query string, is sent to every site a visitor clicks through to.

    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/ → no referrer-policy
    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/about-us/ → no referrer-policy
    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/our-immigration-consultants/ → no referrer-policy
    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/immigration-consultant-edmonton/ → no referrer-policy
    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/best-immigration-consultant-edmonton/ → no referrer-policy
    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/immigration-consultant-near-me/ → no referrer-policy
    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/our-immigration-services-in-edmonton/ → no referrer-policy
    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/immigration-services-edmonton/ → no referrer-policy
    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/temporary-foreign-workers-alberta/ → no referrer-policy
    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/study-visa-canada-consultant/ → no referrer-policy
    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/temporary-resident-visa/ → no referrer-policy
    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/criminal-rehabilitation-in-canada/ → no referrer-policy
  • FoundPermissions policyInfo

    No HTML page sends permissions-policy. A Permissions-Policy header turns off browser features the site does not use (camera, microphone, geolocation), limiting what an injected script could do.

    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/ → no permissions-policy
    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/about-us/ → no permissions-policy
    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/our-immigration-consultants/ → no permissions-policy
    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/immigration-consultant-edmonton/ → no permissions-policy
    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/best-immigration-consultant-edmonton/ → no permissions-policy
    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/immigration-consultant-near-me/ → no permissions-policy
    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/our-immigration-services-in-edmonton/ → no permissions-policy
    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/immigration-services-edmonton/ → no permissions-policy
    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/temporary-foreign-workers-alberta/ → no permissions-policy
    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/study-visa-canada-consultant/ → no permissions-policy
    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/temporary-resident-visa/ → no permissions-policy
    • https://www.immigration-nation.ca/criminal-rehabilitation-in-canada/ → no permissions-policy
  • FoundSoftware version disclosureLow

    Responses reveal the exact server or framework version, which lets an attacker look up known vulnerabilities for it without guessing.

    • server: cloudflare (3218 responses)
    • x-powered-by: PHP/8.4.27 (1949 responses)
    • x-powered-by: WP Rocket/3.23.3.3 (1 response)
  • FoundCookie flagsMedium

    1 of 2 cookies are missing protective flags. Without HttpOnly a script can read the cookie; without Secure it travels over plain HTTP; without SameSite it is sent on cross-site requests.

    • wordpress_test_cookie (set by https://www.immigration-nation.ca/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.im…) lacks SameSite
  • FoundVulnerable JavaScript librariesMedium

    1 library with published vulnerabilities: jQuery 1.7.2. Whether they are exploitable depends on how the site uses them, but each has a fixed release.

    • jQuery 1.7.2 in https://www.immigration-nation.ca/wp-content/plugins/quform/cache/quform.js?ver…: CVE-2012-6708 (selector XSS), CVE-2015-9251, CVE-2019-11358, CVE-2020-11022, CVE-2020-11023; fixed in 3.5.0
  • NoteThird-party scripts

    Scripts run from 3 other domains without Subresource Integrity, so a compromise of any of them changes what runs on this site. (Tag managers and analytics rarely support SRI; a Content-Security-Policy that names these hosts is the usual control.)

    • www.googletagmanager.com (40 script tags)
    • my.vflo.app (39 script tags)
    • www.google.com (5 script tags)
9 checks passed
  • OKHTTP Strict Transport Security

    strict-transport-security is set on all 588 HTML pages.

  • OKContent Security Policy

    A Content-Security-Policy is set on 739 of 1924 pages.

  • OKClickjacking protection

    x-frame-options is set on all 1924 HTML pages.

  • OKMIME sniffing protection

    x-content-type-options is set on all 1924 HTML pages.

  • OKMixed content

    No HTTPS page loads a script, stylesheet, font or image over plain HTTP.

  • OKForms over HTTPS

    84 forms found, all on HTTPS pages posting to HTTPS addresses.

  • OKKeys and secrets in page code

    No API keys, tokens or private keys were found in the sampled HTML and scripts.

  • OKExposed files and listings

    None of the crawled URLs is a configuration file, backup, dump, repository folder or directory listing.

  • OKSensitive paths in robots.txt

    robots.txt does not point at admin, backup or private paths.

A passive review of what the crawl recorded: response headers, page and script contents and the URLs it found. It does not probe the site, test TLS settings or look for files that were not linked. Generated automatically; verify each finding against your own site before acting on it.

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