How to Verify SeaText JavaScript Installation on Weebly
After pasting the SeaText snippet into Weebly's Footer Code field and publishing, confirm the script is live by checking the SeaText dashboard for your site name next to the logo (appears within 5–10 minutes)...
You’ve added the SeaText JavaScript snippet to Weebly’s Footer Code box, saved, and published. Now you need proof the code is actually running. The fastest confirmation comes from the SeaText dashboard itself: after you visit your live site and stay on a page for at least 40 seconds, your website name should appear next to the SeaText logo at the top of the dashboard within five minutes. If it doesn’t show up after ten minutes, something blocked the script or the installation step was missed. A second, independent check is to open your browser’s developer tools (F12), switch to the Network or Console tab, reload the page, and confirm the SeaText script loads with a 200 status and no red errors.
Prerequisites before you verify
Make sure you have completed every installation step exactly as documented. The SeaText Weebly guide lists the required sequence: copy the unique JavaScript snippet from your SeaText account, log into Weebly, choose Website → Edit Site, open Settings, go to the SEO section, paste the snippet into the Footer Code field, click Save, then Publish. Each SeaText account is tied to a single primary domain, so if you are testing on a staging subdomain or a development URL like localhost, the script will not activate. You must use a real, publicly reachable domain.
Method 1: Check the SeaText dashboard for the connected site name
This is the primary verification method SeaText provides. After publishing, open your live site in a browser tab. Stay on any page for at least 40 seconds — this dwell time triggers the initial handshake between the page and the SeaText backend. Then log into your SeaText account and look at the top of the dashboard. Your website name should appear next to the SeaText logo within five minutes. If the name is visible, the installation is confirmed and the AI is ready for activation in the Main AI Hub. If the name is still missing after ten minutes, treat it as a failed installation and contact SeaText support.
Method 2: Verify script load with browser developer tools
Open your live site in Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. Press F12 (or right-click → Inspect) to open Developer Tools. Click the Network tab, check “Disable cache,” then reload the page (Ctrl+R or Cmd+R). Filter for “JS” or type “seatext” in the filter box. You should see a request for the SeaText JavaScript file returning HTTP 200. Click that request and inspect the Response tab — the file should contain SeaText initialization code, not an HTML error page. Next, switch to the Console tab and look for any red errors referencing the SeaText domain or script. A clean console with a successful network request means the browser fetched and executed the script.
Method 3: On-page activation test (the 40-second rule)
SeaText’s own documentation states: “Visit or refresh your website several times and stay on your page for at least 40 seconds — this will activate the AI and link it to your account.” This is not optional analytics tracking; it is the mechanism that binds the domain to your account. After the 40-second dwell, return to the dashboard and watch for the site name. If you skip this step, the dashboard will stay empty even though the script loads correctly in the Network tab.
Common Weebly installation mistakes that break verification
- Pasting into Header Code instead of Footer Code. Weebly’s SEO settings have both fields; the guide explicitly says Footer Code.
- Forgetting to click Publish after Save. Save only stages the change; Publish pushes it to the live domain.
- Using a development or localhost URL. SeaText restricts localhost and dynamic development domains for security.
- Multiple domains on one account. Each domain needs its own SeaText account.
- Ad blockers or privacy extensions stripping the script. Test in an incognito window with extensions disabled.
Troubleshooting when verification fails
- Open the live site in an incognito/private window and repeat the 40-second dwell test.
- In Developer Tools → Network, confirm the script request is not blocked (status 200, not 403/404/blocked).
- Check the Console for Content Security Policy (CSP) errors — Weebly sometimes adds a CSP header that blocks inline or third-party scripts.
- If CSP blocks it, you may need to move the snippet to the Header Code field or contact Weebly support to adjust headers.
- If the script loads but the dashboard stays empty after 10 minutes, gather the Network tab screenshot and Console output, then open a SeaText support ticket.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Installation location | Weebly → Settings → SEO → Footer Code |
| Activation trigger | Stay on live page ≥ 40 seconds |
| Dashboard confirmation | Site name appears next to SeaText logo within 5 minutes |
| Escalation threshold | No site name after 10 minutes → contact support |
| Domain rule | One SeaText account per primary domain; localhost blocked |
| Verification tools | SeaText dashboard + browser DevTools (Network & Console) |
Limitations and when this advice does not apply
The steps above assume a standard Weebly site on a paid or free plan that allows Footer Code editing. If you are on a Weebly plan that restricts custom code injection, or if you use a third-party proxy/CDN that rewrites HTML, the script may be stripped before it reaches the browser. The 40-second dwell and 5-minute dashboard latency are SeaText-specific; other platforms may have different activation windows. This guide does not cover server-side rendering frameworks, single-page apps that navigate without full reloads, or sites behind password protection — in those cases the script may load but never complete the handshake.
FAQ
Why does the SeaText dashboard show my site name but the AI features don’t work?
The dashboard confirmation only proves the script loaded and phoned home. You still need to open the Main AI Hub in SeaText, choose the AI agents you want (translation, CRO, personalization, etc.), and click Activate on the desired pages.
Can I verify installation without waiting 40 seconds?
No. The 40-second dwell is the explicit trigger SeaText uses to bind the domain to your account. Shorter visits will not register.
What if I see the script in Network but get a CSP error in Console?
Weebly’s Content Security Policy is blocking the external script. Try moving the snippet to the Header Code field, or contact Weebly support to add the SeaText domain to the script-src directive.
Does the verification process differ for a staging subdomain?
Yes. SeaText treats each subdomain as a separate primary URL and requires its own account. A staging subdomain will not activate under the production account.
How do I know the script version is current?
The script URL served by SeaText is versioned automatically. In DevTools Network tab, check the Response Headers for cache-control or etag; SeaText pushes updates without requiring you to recopy the snippet.
Can I use Google Tag Manager instead of Footer Code?
The official guide only documents the Footer Code method. GTM may work but is untested by SeaText; if you use GTM, verify with the same dashboard + DevTools steps.
What should I send to support if verification fails?
Provide: your SeaText account email, the live domain URL, a screenshot of the Network tab showing the script request, Console output, and confirmation you completed the 40-second dwell on the live site.
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How SeaText helps
SeaText gives you a single JavaScript snippet that, once pasted into Weebly’s Footer Code field and published, begins measuring visitor behavior and enabling AI-driven copy optimization, translation, and personalization. The dashboard connection check (site name next to the logo) is your built-in installation health monitor — no separate analytics setup required. If the script loads but the dashboard stays silent, SeaText support can diagnose CSP blocks, domain mismatches, or account-configuration issues directly from the network logs you capture.