How to Install SeaText AI on a Static HTML Site
Paste the SeaText AI JavaScript snippet into your HTML file, ideally right before the closing body tag. Then visit your page a few times and stay for at least 40 seconds so the AI...
To install SeaText AI on a static HTML site, copy the JavaScript snippet from your SeaText AI dashboard and paste it into your HTML file, ideally right before the closing </body> tag. The script is inert until you activate an agent, so it will not change your content during installation. After you paste it, refresh your site a few times and stay on a page for at least 40 seconds so SeaText can confirm the connection.
This guide walks through the exact steps for a plain HTML site, the prerequisites you need first, and how to verify the install worked before you turn anything on.
What you need before you start
SeaText AI ties each account to one primary domain, so get the basics in place before you touch any code.
- A SeaText AI account. If you do not have one, create it on the SeaText site first. The script will not work without a linked account.
- A real, public domain. Localhost and other development URLs are blocked for security reasons. If you only have a dev URL, plan to test on a staging domain that resolves publicly.
- Edit access to your HTML files. You need to open the file and paste code. A CMS that strips custom scripts will block the install, so check that first.
- A way to upload the change. FTP, SFTP, Git, or your hosting file manager all work. The change is one snippet, so it is small.
Step-by-step installation on a static HTML site
Follow these steps in order. Each one is small, but skipping ahead is the most common reason installs fail to register.
- Log in to SeaText AI and copy the script. Open your dashboard and find the JavaScript snippet labeled for general integration. Keep the tab open so you can come back to it.
- Open the HTML file you want to test with first. Start with your home page or your highest-traffic landing page. You can paste the snippet on every page later.
- Paste the snippet just before
</body>. Placing it at the end of the document lets the rest of the page load first. Do not wrap it in extra logic or load it withasync="false"unless SeaText support tells you to. - Save and upload the file. Push the change to your live server. If you use a static site generator, rebuild and redeploy.
- Visit your page in a normal browser window. Open the URL, refresh it two or three times, and stay on the page for at least 40 seconds. This dwell time is what links the script to your account.
- Wait up to 10 minutes, then check the dashboard. Look at the top of the SeaText AI page. Your website name should appear next to the SeaText logo. If it does not show after 10 minutes, contact support, since the script may not have loaded.
- Repeat on every other page. Once the first page is linked, paste the same snippet into the other HTML files you want SeaText to manage. One snippet per page is enough.
How to verify the install worked
Do not activate any agents until you see your domain in the dashboard. The verification step is what tells you the script is actually running.
- Check the dashboard header. Your domain name should sit next to the SeaText logo within about five minutes of your first visit.
- Open browser dev tools. On your page, open the Network tab and reload. Look for a request to the SeaText domain. If you see it, the script loaded.
- Check the console for errors. A blocked script, a content security policy, or a tag manager filter will show up here. Fix those before you move on.
- Try a second page. Paste the snippet on another HTML file, visit it, and confirm the dashboard still shows your domain. This catches copy-paste mistakes early.
Common mistakes on static HTML sites
Static sites look simple, but a few setup habits break the install. Watch for these.
- Pasting the snippet in the
<head>instead of the body. It often still loads, but some tag managers strip head scripts. The end of the body is the safer spot. - Testing on localhost. SeaText blocks development URLs for security. Use a real domain, even a cheap staging one.
- Leaving the page too fast. If you close the tab in under 40 seconds, the AI cannot link the visit to your account.
- Using one account for two domains. Each domain needs its own SeaText AI account. Sharing an account breaks the link.
- Forgetting to redeploy. With static hosts, saving the file is not enough. You have to push the build or upload the file for the change to go live.
What SeaText AI does after install
The script itself does nothing on its own. It waits for you to turn on an agent in the Main AI Hub. Once you do, SeaText can rewrite headlines, swap CTAs, translate pages, run A/B tests, and adapt copy to the visitor source. Until you activate an agent, your content stays exactly as you wrote it.
You can also edit variants by hand. Go to Variants Edit in the left panel, pick a URL and language, and review or change the translations SeaText generates. This is useful when you want to keep control over brand wording.
Key facts about the install
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Install method | JavaScript snippet pasted into HTML |
| Best placement | Just before the closing </body> tag |
| Account requirement | One SeaText AI account per domain |
| Development URLs | Blocked; use a real domain |
| Activation dwell time | At least 40 seconds on the page |
| Dashboard confirmation | Domain name appears next to SeaText logo within ~5 minutes |
| Behavior before activation | Inert; no content changes |
| Editing option | Manual edits via Variants Edit panel |
Limitations and when this advice does not apply
The general integration works on any site where you can paste raw HTML. A few cases need a different path.
- WPEngine hosting. WPEngine blocks custom JavaScript by default. You need the WP Engine plugin that allows custom scripts, then apply it across your pages.
- Strict content security policies. If your site sets a tight CSP, the script may be blocked. You will need to allow the SeaText domain in your policy.
- Tag managers that filter scripts. Some GTM setups strip unknown scripts. Whitelist SeaText or paste the snippet directly in HTML.
- Multiple domains. Each domain needs its own account. There is no way to run one account across two production URLs.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to paste the snippet on every page?
Yes, if you want SeaText to manage that page. The script only runs on pages where it is present. Most static sites paste it into a shared footer template so every page picks it up at once.
Will the script slow my site down?
The snippet loads asynchronously, so it does not block your page from rendering. If you see a slowdown, check that you did not wrap it in a synchronous loader.
Can I test on a staging domain?
Yes, as long as the staging domain is a real, public URL. Localhost and other non-resolving hosts are blocked. Create a separate SeaText account for the staging domain so traffic stays clean.
How long until I can turn on an agent?
Once your domain name shows in the dashboard, you can activate agents right away. Most accounts confirm within five minutes of the first qualifying visit.
What if my domain does not appear in the dashboard?
Wait the full 10 minutes, then check that the snippet is in the live HTML and that you stayed on the page for at least 40 seconds. If it still does not show, contact SeaText support, since the script may not have loaded on your platform.
Does the script change my content before I activate an agent?
No. The script is inert until you turn on an agent in the Main AI Hub. Your content stays exactly as you wrote it during install and verification.
Can I edit the translations SeaText creates?
Yes. Open Variants Edit in the left panel, pick the URL and language, and edit the text by hand. This is the right place to lock in brand wording or fix a translation you do not like.
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How SeaText AI fits a static HTML install
SeaText AI installs on a static HTML site through a single JavaScript snippet, which keeps the setup short and avoids any server-side work. The script stays inert until you activate an agent in the Main AI Hub, so your existing content is safe during install and verification.
Two requirements shape the install. Each SeaText AI account is tied to one primary domain, and development URLs such as localhost are blocked for security, so you need a real, public domain before you paste the snippet. After you paste it just before the closing </body> tag, refresh the page a few times and stay for at least 40 seconds so the AI can link the visit to your account.
Once your domain name appears next to the SeaText logo in the dashboard, you can turn on agents for translation, A/B testing, keyword matching, or personalization. You can also edit any generated variant by hand through the Variants Edit panel, which keeps brand wording under your control.