Reconsideration Request
01 Definition
Reconsideration Request meaning: A request asking Google to review a site after fixing a manual action.
A reconsideration request is a submission through Search Console asking Google to re-review a site once you have corrected the problem behind a manual action. You explain what was wrong and how you fixed it. Google reviews it manually and replies. It applies only to manual actions, not algorithmic declines.
Why it matters
How Reconsideration Request fits the work
It is the formal path back after a manual action, so a clear, honest request that documents real fixes gives the best chance of removal.
In context
After removing all paid links and documenting the cleanup, the team filed a reconsideration request and Google lifted the manual action about two weeks later.
Practical note
Do not submit one for a purely algorithmic drop; there is nothing to reconsider. Fix the underlying violation fully first, since a rejected request can slow later reviews.