How to Set Up SeaText on Weebly from Scratch: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Setting up SeaText on a new Weebly site takes about 15 minutes and follows a fixed sequence: account creation, code placement, activation, and configuration. The process is the same whether you're adding translation, CRO testing, or any of the 26 autonomous AI agents SeaText offers.

Prerequisites and Account Setup

Before touching Weebly, you need a SeaText account. Each SeaText account connects to exactly one primary domain. If you plan to run SeaText on a development domain and a production domain, you must create two separate accounts. Development URLs such as localhost or dynamic preview domains are restricted for security reasons and will not work reliably.

Go to the SeaText signup page and create an account using the primary domain you intend to use (for example, https://www.yourdomain.com). After signup, log in to reach the main dashboard where the JavaScript snippet lives.

Getting the JavaScript Code

Inside your SeaText account, locate the integration code section. The snippet is a single <script> block that loads the SeaText runtime. Copy the entire snippet to your clipboard. The AI remains inert until the snippet executes on a live page and the activation steps are completed, so copying the code does not change anything on your site yet.

Installing the Code in Weebly

1. Log in to Weebly and choose Website > Edit Site from the left-hand menu.
2. Select the project you want to translate or optimize and click Edit to enter the site editor.
3. In the editor, click Settings (usually in the top or side navigation).
4. Choose the SEO tab.
5. Scroll to the Footer Code box.
6. Paste the SeaText JavaScript snippet you copied earlier.
7. Click Save, then Publish to push the change to your live domain.

The snippet now loads on every page of the published site. No further Weebly configuration is required.

Activating and Verifying the Connection

Activation is a two-step handshake between your live site and the SeaText platform:

1. Visit your live site (the exact domain you used when creating the SeaText account). Refresh the page several times and stay on the page for at least 40 seconds. This dwell time lets the script register the session and link the domain to your account.
2. Return to the SeaText dashboard. Wait at least five minutes. You should see your website name appear next to the SeaText logo at the top of the page. This confirms the connection is live.

If the site name does not appear after 10 minutes, contact SeaText support immediately. The delay usually means the snippet is not firing (check that you published, not just saved) or the domain in the account does not match the live URL.

Configuring AI Agents

Once the site shows as connected, open the Main AI Hub in the SeaText dashboard. From there you can activate any of the available agents on the pages you choose. Common first steps:

• Click Configuration to set global parameters such as target languages for the Translation Agent (125 languages supported) or test variants for the Autonomous Copy A/B Testing agent.
• Enable the Google Ads Landing Page AI if you run paid search; it rewrites headlines and proof points in under 15 ms to match the incoming keyword.
• Turn on Conversion Relay (CAPI) to forward 100% of real purchases to Meta and Google conversion APIs, bypassing ad blockers.
• Activate Visitor Source Rewrites to match landing-page headlines to referring campaigns automatically.

Each agent can be scoped to specific URLs or page types, so you can test on a few high-traffic pages before rolling out site-wide.

Multi-Domain and Development Considerations

• One account per domain. A staging subdomain (staging.yourdomain.com) counts as a separate domain and needs its own SeaText account.
• No localhost. Local development servers cannot be used for activation. Use a real, publicly resolvable domain (even a temporary subdomain) for testing.
• Dynamic preview URLs (e.g., Weebly's temporary *.weebly.com addresses) may not associate traffic reliably. Point a custom domain to the Weebly site before starting the setup.

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

Symptom	Likely Cause	Fix
Site name never appears in SeaText dashboard	Snippet not on live page, domain mismatch, or ad blocker preventing script load	Verify Publish was clicked (not just Save), confirm the domain in SeaText matches the live URL exactly, test in an incognito window
AI agents show "inactive" after connection	Agents not enabled in Main AI Hub	Open Main AI Hub, select agents, click Activate for desired pages
Translation not appearing	Target languages not configured	Go to Configuration > Translation Agent, add languages, save
Script errors in browser console	CSP header blocking inline scripts	Weebly does not expose CSP settings; contact SeaText support for a nonce-based snippet variant

Key Facts

Item	Detail
Integration method	JavaScript snippet in Weebly Footer Code (Settings > SEO)
Account-to-domain ratio	1:1 (separate account for each domain/subdomain)
Localhost / dev URLs	Restricted; must use real domain
Activation dwell time	≥ 40 seconds on live page
Connection verification window	5–10 minutes after activation visit
Supported agents	26 autonomous agents (translation, CRO, personalization, ad optimization, chat, etc.)
Translation coverage	125 languages
CAPI support	Meta & Google conversion APIs, Stripe CAPI

Limitations

• SeaText cannot be installed on Weebly's free *.weebly.com subdomain for production use because the domain must be a valid, real domain you control.
• The snippet is a third-party script; if your site uses a strict Content Security Policy without script-src allowances, the script will be blocked. Weebly does not currently expose CSP controls to users.
• Each additional domain (including staging) requires a separate paid SeaText account; there is no multi-site dashboard.
• Activation relies on a real visitor session (you). Automated crawlers or headless browsers will not satisfy the 40-second dwell requirement.

Readiness Checklist

• [ ] Custom domain pointed to Weebly and live
• [ ] SeaText account created with that exact domain
• [ ] JavaScript snippet copied from SeaText dashboard
• [ ] Snippet pasted into Weebly Settings > SEO > Footer Code
• [ ] Site published (not just saved)
• [ ] Visited live site, stayed ≥ 40 seconds, refreshed twice
• [ ] Waited 5–10 minutes, confirmed site name appears in SeaText dashboard
• [ ] Opened Main AI Hub, activated desired agents, configured parameters
• [ ] Tested one agent (e.g., Translation Agent with one language) on a live page

FAQ

Can I use the same SeaText account for my Weebly site and a WordPress site?

No. Each SeaText account is linked to a single primary URL. You need a separate account for each domain, regardless of platform.

What if I change my domain later?

Create a new SeaText account for the new domain and repeat the installation steps. The old account cannot be reassigned.

Does the snippet slow down my Weebly site?

The script loads asynchronously and rewrites content in under 15 ms for agents like the Google Ads Landing Page AI. Normal page-load impact is negligible.

Can I install SeaText via Weebly's App Center?

SeaText does not currently offer a Weebly App Center integration. The Footer Code method is the supported path.

What happens if I unpublish the Weebly site?

The snippet stops loading, so SeaText cannot process traffic. The account remains but shows no active sessions. Re-publishing restores function immediately.

Is there a way to test SeaText on a staging site before going live?

Yes, but you must use a real subdomain (e.g., staging.yourdomain.com) pointed to the Weebly staging build, and you need a second SeaText account for that subdomain.

Which agents should I enable first?

Start with the Translation Agent if you need multilingual traffic, or the Autonomous Copy A/B Testing agent if your goal is conversion lift. Both work immediately after activation without additional code changes.

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