What is a Reconsideration Request after an SEO Penalty?

An SEO penalty reconsideration request is a request to have your website re-evaluated by Google after you’ve received a penalty. This request can be made for a number of reasons, such as if you believe you’ve fixed the issue that caused the penalty, or if you believe the penalty was unjustified. If you’ve received a manual penalty from Google, you’ll receive a message in Google Search Console explaining the reason for the penalty and how to submit a reconsideration request. If you believe you’ve fixed the issue that caused the penalty, you can submit a reconsideration request through Google Search Console.

If you’ve received an algorithmic penalty, there’s no specific message from Google, but you can still submit a reconsideration request. In your request, be sure to explain what steps you’ve taken to resolve the issue and why you think the penalty is no longer warranted.

Google will review your website and confirm that the penalty has been lifted or provide you with additional guidance on what needs to be done. It may take several weeks for Google to review and respond to your request.