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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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
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 issues810 of 827 pages have title issues. 1097 noindex or canonicalized pages excluded.−4.2 points
- Meta descriptions771 issues771 of 827 pages have meta description issues. 1097 noindex or canonicalized pages excluded.−3.2 points
- HeadingsOK0 of 827 pages have heading issues. 1097 noindex or canonicalized pages excluded.
- Broken linksOK0 internal links point at 0 broken URLs.
- Links to other sites2 issues2 destinations answered with an error, 39 could not be determined (timeouts, rate limits or refusals), of 153 destinations checked.
- Redirects7 issues9 redirecting URLs, 1 of them chained.
- Non-200 responses15 noted15 URLs did not return a 2xx response. 8 of them are pages, 0 with an error status; the rest are assets or redirects.
- Rate limitedOKThe site did not rate limit the crawler.
- Indexability3 issues3 of 1002 indexable pages have indexability warnings. 922 pages noindex by design.
- Image alt textOK0 of 3243 image references have no alt attribute. 1426 use an empty alt (decorative), which is fine.
- Heavy assets188 issues188 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 issues386 pages have no internal links pointing at them.−0.8 points
- Sitemap coverage720 issues9 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 notedInternal link counts for 500 pages; 166 worth a look.
- Thin contentOK0 of 827 pages have fewer than 200 words. 1097 noindex or canonicalized pages excluded.
- Duplicate contentOK0 groups of pages with identical HTML.
- URL format1,292 noted1292 of 1932 page URLs are harder to read, share or cache than they need to be.
- Canonicals1,097 noted1097 of 1924 pages have a canonical worth checking.
- Robots directives1,924 noted1924 pages carry a robots directive; 0 carry none.
- Anchor text458 noted458 destinations are linked without useful anchor text, or with nofollow.
- Title and heading structure790 noted790 of 827 pages could use the title, heading and snippet space better. 1097 noindex or canonicalized pages excluded.
- Image weight and alt length140 noted139 images over 100 KB; 1 with alt text over 100 characters.
- Response anomaliesOKNo redirect loops, header redirects or pages served as something other than HTML.
- HTML and head validationOKAll 1924 pages keep their head tags in <head>, once each, under Googlebot's 2 MB.
- hreflangOKNo page declares hreflang.
- Structured dataOK1185 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 noted311 pages in 151 groups read almost the same as another page (95% alike or more).
- Soft 404sOKNone of 1924 pages answering 200 reads like an error page.
- AccessibilityNot checkedNot checked: the accessibility audit runs in the browser. Tick "Include JavaScript rendering checks" when you request a scan to run it.
- Link positions90 noted90 of 454 linked pages are linked only from the template, never from another page's content.
- Pagination191 noted948 pages in pagination sequences; 191 with problems.
- Headers and cookies1 noted2 cookies set by the site, 1 missing a protective flag; 17 response headers recorded across 3218 URLs.
- Orphans in searchNot checkedNot checked: import a Search Console Pages export on the scan page to find pages Google shows that the site does not link to.
- Link ScoreOKLink Score (internal PageRank, 0-100) for 1924 pages; 1841 hold almost none (10 or less).
- JavaScript renderingNot checkedNot 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 checkedNot checked yet: PageSpeed Insights runs on the top pages once the crawl has finished.
- Spelling58 noted58 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.
Green 90% and up (Excellent), lime 75 to 89 (Good), amber 50 to 74 (Needs work), red below 50 (Poor).
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Fix plan
Written by gpt-4o-mini from the scan findingsThe 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
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
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
Improve Meta Descriptions
Why: Enhances click-through rates by providing concise summaries.
How: Write unique meta descriptions for 632 pages with missing descriptions to better inform users.
Evidence: 632 pages have no meta description at all.
632 pages affected
- http://www.immigration-nation.ca/2021/12/13/travel-restrictions-due-to-omicron/pexels-anna-shvets-3943882-2/
- http://www.immigration-nation.ca/2021/12/13/travel-restrictions-due-to-omicron/pexels-anna-shvets-3943882/
- http://www.immigration-nation.ca/2021/12/20/immigration-applications-backlog/jason-hafso-c2keinmohie-unsplash-2/
- http://www.immigration-nation.ca/2021/12/20/immigration-applications-backlog/jason-hafso-c2keinmohie-unsplash/
- http://www.immigration-nation.ca/2022/01/11/first-express-entry-draw-of-2022/pexels-daniel-joseph-petty-756790-1/
Checks: meta-descriptions
- 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
- 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
- 6
Fix Sitemap Coverage
Why: Improve indexability of pages by ensuring all are included.
How: Update the sitemap to include 332 crawling pages and fix the broken URL.
Evidence: 387 URLs: only reachable via sitemap.
387 pages affected
- http://www.immigration-nation.ca/2021/12/13/travel-restrictions-due-to-omicron/pexels-anna-shvets-3943882-2/
- http://www.immigration-nation.ca/2021/12/13/travel-restrictions-due-to-omicron/pexels-anna-shvets-3943882/
- http://www.immigration-nation.ca/2021/12/20/immigration-applications-backlog/jason-hafso-c2keinmohie-unsplash-2/
- http://www.immigration-nation.ca/2021/12/20/immigration-applications-backlog/jason-hafso-c2keinmohie-unsplash/
- http://www.immigration-nation.ca/2022/01/11/first-express-entry-draw-of-2022/pexels-daniel-joseph-petty-756790-1/
Checks: sitemap-coverage
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 crawlThe 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
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
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
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
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
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
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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