How to Install SeaText on Thinkific: Step-by-Step Setup
To install SeaText on Thinkific, add the SeaText embed code to the Thinkific site footer and publish the changes. In Thinkific, that means pasting the JavaScript snippet into the Site Footer Code field under...
To install SeaText on Thinkific, add the SeaText embed code to the Thinkific site footer via the code snippets area and publish the changes. In Thinkific, that means the Site Footer Code field under Settings > Code & analytics. Then link your website address on SeaText's integration page, visit your site for 40 seconds, and wait for the site name to appear.
This guide covers the exact clicks in Thinkific, the linking and activation steps, and how to verify the installation. It also explains the settings and terms you will see during setup.
What you need before you start
Have these ready so you do not have to stop midway:
- Thinkific admin access. You need permission to open Settings and edit the Code & analytics tab.
- A SeaText account. You will log in at SeaText and use its Thinkific integration page.
- The SeaText JavaScript code. It is on the integration page in a copyable code section.
- Your public website address. Enter it in the format www.example.com when SeaText asks.
- A browser window you can leave open. You will need to stay on your site for about 40 seconds.
Step by step: install the SeaText code on Thinkific
Follow these steps in order. The first four match SeaText's integration page.
- Copy the JavaScript code from the SeaText Thinkific integration page.
- Open your Thinkific Admin Dashboard. This is the main admin area for your course site.
- Select Settings. It is in the admin navigation.
- Open the Code & analytics tab. This is where Thinkific stores scripts and tracking codes.
- Find the Site Footer Code field. It is on that tab.
- Paste the SeaText code into the Site Footer Code field. Do not paste it into a header code field.
- Click Save. Then, if your theme has a publish step, publish the changes.
A common mistake is putting the code in the header or in a page-level code box. SeaText's instructions point to the Site Footer Code field so the script loads on every page.
Link SeaText to your website and activate AI
Saving the code is only half the setup. SeaText also needs to link that code to your account. Use the linking form on the same integration page.
- In the linking form, enter your website address in the format www.example.com.
- Open your website once and stay on the page for at least 40 seconds. SeaText's instructions say this activates the AI and links it to your account.
- Wait at least five minutes. Your website name should appear next to the SeaText logo at the top of the integration page.
- If you do not see the website name after 10 minutes, contact SeaText support. The delay can signal an installation problem on your platform.
After the site is linked, go to the Main AI Hub and activate the AI you want on your preferred pages. Click Configuration to adjust the AI parameters.
SeaText also creates an initial round of automatic translations and variants for testing. To review or edit them, log in to your SeaText account, open Variants Edit in the left panel, and select the URL and language you want to work on.
How to verify the installation
Use this checklist before you treat the install as complete:
- Reopen Thinkific Settings, go to Code & analytics, and confirm the SeaText code is still in the Site Footer Code field.
- Open your Thinkific site in a normal browser tab and confirm the page loads without errors.
- Return to the SeaText integration page and look for your website name next to the SeaText logo.
- If the AI is active, test with a paid ad link that includes a keyword parameter and watch the headline and offer change to match that keyword.
If the site name is present, SeaText is installed and linked. If the name is missing, finish the 40-second visit and wait another five minutes.
Key facts
| Setup item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Installation method | JavaScript code pasted into Thinkific's Site Footer Code field |
| Where to paste in Thinkific | Admin Dashboard > Settings > Code & analytics tab > Site Footer Code |
| Linking step | Enter your website address in the SeaText linking form |
| Activation visit | Stay on your website for at least 40 seconds |
| Connection check | Website name appears next to the SeaText logo after about five minutes |
| If connection fails | Contact support if the name is not visible after 10 minutes |
| Where to turn on AI | Main AI Hub, then Configuration for parameters |
| Where to edit variants | Variants Edit in the left panel, then choose URL and language |
Limitations and troubleshooting
These are the situations that cause most setup questions.
The 40-second visit is required
If you skip the visit, SeaText cannot link your site to your account. The site name will not appear, and the AI will not activate.
Use the URL format SeaText asks for
SeaText's linking form asks for a website address in the format www.example.com. Use the format shown on the page.
Check the footer field, not a page editor
If you put the code in a page-level custom code box, it may not load across your whole site. SeaText calls for the Site Footer Code field in Thinkific settings.
If the site name still doesn't appear
After 10 minutes, contact SeaText support. Their integration instructions say this could indicate an installation issue on your platform and that you may need assistance.
When this guide doesn't apply
These steps are for Thinkific. If you use a different platform, the field names and settings menu will be different.
SeaText terms you should know
- Site Footer Code: A Thinkific field where JavaScript runs in the footer of every page.
- Code & analytics tab: The Thinkific settings area that holds the Site Footer Code field.
- Main AI Hub: The SeaText area where you switch on AI for a page.
- Configuration: The SeaText controls for AI parameters.
- Variants Edit: The panel for reviewing and editing automatic translations and test variants.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the SeaText installation on Thinkific take?
Pasting the code and saving takes about one minute. The link to your account finishes after you stay on your site for 40 seconds and wait about five minutes for the site name to appear.
Do I need coding skills to install SeaText?
No. You copy the JavaScript code, paste it into Thinkific's Site Footer Code field, and save. No custom coding is required.
What should I do if my website name doesn't appear in SeaText?
Complete the 40-second visit, wait five minutes, then check again. If it is still missing after 10 minutes, contact SeaText support.
Can I edit what SeaText creates?
Yes. Go to Variants Edit in the left panel, choose the URL and language, then review, edit, or create translations and variants.
What happens after SeaText connects to Thinkific?
You open the Main AI Hub, activate the AI on your preferred pages, and use Configuration to set parameters. After that, SeaText can start adapting copy for traffic sources.
What does SeaText cost after the Thinkific install?
Pricing is on SeaText's pricing page. The integration page links to it, so check there for current plans and limits.
Where do I find the SeaText code?
The code is on the SeaText Thinkific integration page. Copy it from the code section, then paste it into Thinkific.
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