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Security report for searchmagic.com

Your Store Wizards · E-commerce · United States

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

55/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Your Store Wizards is a specialized eCommerce development company focused on providing advanced, affordable search solutions for major platforms such as BigCommerce, Shopify, and Turbify. Established in 2006 and operating under Cole eVentures, the company offers a customizable search application called Search Magic, designed to enhance user experience and increase order values. Their US-based support and integration with popular eCommerce marketplaces position them as a trusted niche provider in the eCommerce technology sector. Technically, the website is built on a modern WordPress CMS with a robust tech stack including Bootstrap, jQuery, and various analytics tools, ensuring good performance and mobile optimization. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and no visible vulnerabilities, though improvements in DNS security and security headers are recommended. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but lacking cookie consent mechanisms. Overall, the business demonstrates credibility and professionalism with room for enhanced privacy and security practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…
  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
0
Security headers
25
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
55

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention searchmagic.com, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The company targets eCommerce merchants and agencies seeking advanced search capabilities to improve store performance. Their business model combines SaaS offerings with development and migration services, leveraging partnerships with BigCommerce and Shopify. The presence in multiple app marketplaces and a reseller program indicates a growth-oriented strategy. The company maintains a consistent brand and provides extensive resources and add-ons, supporting customer retention and upselling. Their US-based team and transparent policies contribute to trust and market differentiation. Strategic partnerships with platform providers and related service sites like Your Store Tools enhance their ecosystem and market reach.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL configuration and uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms. No security headers were detected, which is a gap in best practices. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were found, indicating good maintenance. However, the absence of explicit security policies or incident response contacts limits transparency. DNSSEC is not enabled, which could improve DNS security. The use of third-party analytics and tracking scripts without a cookie consent mechanism poses privacy compliance risks, especially under GDPR. Overall, the security posture is good but could be strengthened by implementing recommended headers, DNSSEC, and privacy controls.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Add a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  4. Deploy a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and improve user trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Your Store Wizards
Description
Your Store Wizards provides advanced, affordable eCommerce search applications and development services for platforms including BigCommerce, Shopify, and Turbify (formerly Yahoo! Store). They offer customizable search solutions designed to increase order values and improve user experience, supported by a US-based team.
Key services
Search Magic advanced search application, eCommerce platform development (BigCommerce, Shopify, Turbify), Platform transfer services, Small task services, ADA compliance auditing, Core Web Vitals optimization
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, PHP, jQuery 3.7.1, Bootstrap 4.0.0, Font Awesome 5, Google Tag Manager, Mixpanel, Google Analytics, Flexslider, PrettyPhoto, Contact Form 7, Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
WordPress, WPBakery Page Builder
Platforms
BigCommerce, Shopify, Turbify (Yahoo! Store)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Mixpanel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Mixpanel
Marketing tools
Mixpanel
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is business-focused, targeting eCommerce merchants and developers.
  3. Strong presence in BigCommerce and Shopify ecosystems.
  4. Good use of structured data and SEO best practices.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response contacts found.
  6. No cookie consent mechanism detected despite use of tracking scripts.
  7. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and domain age matches business claims.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.8.3 with WPBakery Page Builder, leveraging modern front-end libraries like Bootstrap 4 and Font Awesome 5. It integrates analytics tools including Google Analytics and Mixpanel via Google Tag Manager. The site is mobile-optimized and uses responsive design principles. Hosting appears to be supported by Cloudflare DNS services, enhancing availability and performance. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. The site uses structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO and rich snippets. No critical technical debt or deprecated libraries were detected. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and DNS configuration to reduce risk.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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