How to Test SeaText AI JavaScript Integration

To test the SeaText AI JavaScript integration, use browser developer tools to check for console errors, test the AI functionality, and ensure the API calls are successful. You also need one visual confirmation: the SeaText logo at the top of the page must show your website name.

Readiness Checklist

Use this checklist before you start. Every item below is required for a reliable test.

• A SeaText AI account with a valid API key.
• Ability to edit your site's HTML or inject custom JavaScript.
• Modern browser with developer tools (Chrome, Firefox, or Edge).
• A real domain that is not localhost.
• Access to every page you want to test.
• Page refreshed several times before the final wait.
• At least 40 seconds of dwell time after the last refresh.
• SeaText logo showing your site name at the top of the page.

Why Testing the Integration Matters

A JavaScript integration can look installed and still fail silently. The script may load, but it may never link to your account. That leaves you with a page that appears ready while the AI does nothing.

Testing catches the three common failure points:

• Broken API keys that stop the script from authenticating.
• Wrong page placement that prevents the script from starting.
• Domain mismatches that keep your account from recognizing the site.

The source pack says the installation process is secure and the AI remains inert until activated. In practical terms, nothing changes on your website until the test passes and you activate agents. A silent failure can therefore last for days. The test below gives you a clear pass or fail signal.

How the SeaText Script Works

SeaText gives you a JavaScript snippet after you create an account. In the dashboard, copy the code provided by SEATEXT AI.

Paste the snippet just before the closing </body> tag on every page you want to use. If you use a CMS, put it in the custom-code field. On WPEngine, install the WP Engine plugin that lets you add custom JavaScript, then apply it across all pages.

The snippet is the connector between your website and your SeaText account. It tells the service which primary URL should be associated with visitor traffic. Each SeaText account is linked to a single primary URL.

The script does not rewrite content by itself. The source pack is explicit: the AI remains inert until activated. The snippet only becomes active after you test, confirm the connection, and turn on the agents you need in the Main AI Hub. Because the AI remains inert, you cannot fully test agent behavior until you activate an agent there. The integration test proves the connection; the agent activation proves the behavior.

What the 40-Second Activation Means

The SeaText integration guide gives one rule that many people skip: visit or refresh your website several times and stay on your page for at least 40 seconds. This action activates the AI and links it to your account.

The 40 seconds are a handshake window. The script needs time to load, register the page view, and send the connection signal to SeaText. If you leave before the window closes, the handshake may never finish.

Refresh several times first. This prevents an old cached page from being the only signal SeaText receives. Then stay for the full 40 seconds. Use a stopwatch if you have to.

Verifying the Visual Confirmation

After the 40-second activation, wait at least five minutes. Then look at the top of the page. You should see the SeaText logo and your website name next to it.

The official instruction says: “Wait at least five minutes until you see your website name displayed next to the SEATEXT logo at the top of this page. This indicates that your website is connected and ready to proceed to the next step.”

Do not skip this step. The logo is the only visible proof that the script is connected to the correct account. If you move to agent activation without it, you may activate agents on a site that SeaText cannot reach.

Troubleshooting When the Logo Does Not Appear

If the logo does not appear within 10 minutes, work through this list in order.

1. Open the browser console. Red errors that mention SeaText usually point to a missing API key, blocked script, or incorrect placement.
2. Open the Network tab and check for failed calls to SeaText. A successful test shows API calls returning without errors.
3. Confirm the URL in the browser matches the primary URL in your SeaText account. A www version and a non-www version can create a mismatch.
4. Confirm you are not on localhost. Localhost is restricted for security reasons and will not link to your account.
5. Check that the snippet is placed just before the closing </body> tag. A script placed in the <head> can block rendering or fail to connect.
6. Refresh the page several times again and stay for another 40 seconds.
7. If the logo still does not appear after 10 minutes, contact SeaText support immediately. This could indicate an installation problem on your platform.

Account and Domain Restrictions

SeaText links each account to one primary URL. If you need SeaText on multiple domains, create a separate account for each domain.

This includes development and production pairs. For example, a development domain and a production domain need two different SeaText accounts.

Localhost is restricted for security reasons. Use a valid, real domain instead. Dynamic development domains may not function because SeaText cannot reliably associate traffic with your account.

If you run several websites, create one account for each website. This keeps agent settings, reporting, and activation separate by domain.

Frequently Asked Questions After Testing

How do I know my API key is valid?

If the script loads without console errors and the logo appears, your API key is working. If you see a key error, copy the full snippet from your dashboard again and repeat the test.

Can I test on a staging site?

You can test on staging if the staging site uses a real domain. Localhost is restricted for security reasons. Dynamic development domains may not work. If the staging domain is different from production, it needs its own SeaText account.

What should I do after the logo appears?

Go to the Main AI Hub and activate the AI agents you need. Click Configuration to adjust the AI parameters. SeaText also provides an initial round of automatic translations and variants for testing. You can review or edit them under Variants Edit in your account.

Why did the logo appear but the AI did not change anything?

The AI remains inert until activated. The logo only proves the connection. You still need to activate agents from the Main AI Hub before the AI starts working.

Can I test the AI before activating agents?

No. The integration test only proves the script is installed and linked. The AI functionality starts after you activate an agent from the Main AI Hub.

How long should I wait before contacting support?

If the logo does not appear after 10 minutes, contact support immediately. The delay may mean the script was not installed correctly on your platform.