Technical Definition
Reconsideration request asks Google to review your site after fixing issues that caused a manual action. Submit via Search Console. Include: what was wrong, what you fixed, how you'll prevent recurrence. Honest, thorough requests are more likely to succeed. If rejected, address feedback and resubmit. Can take weeks for review.
Simple Explanation (ELI13)
A reconsideration request is asking Google to look at your site again after you've fixed whatever caused a manual penalty. Explain what was wrong, what you did to fix it, and how you'll prevent it happening again. Be honest and thorough. Google takes time to review, so be patient.
Related Terms
Manual Action, Penalty Recovery, Google Search Console, Guidelines
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