Google Search manual action and reconsideration requests
A manual action means a Google reviewer found a spam policy violation. Rankings only return after the cause is fixed and a reconsideration request is accepted.
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- Confidential from the first message
- Clear about evidence gaps and limits
Google Search manual action and reconsideration requests in short
We audit the issue named in Search Console (unnatural links, thin or scaled content, spam, cloaking, hacked content), plan the cleanup and write the reconsideration request documenting what was fixed.
Who it is for
A good fit
- Sites with a manual action shown in Search Console
- Sites deindexed after a hack or spam injection
- Businesses that inherited bad SEO work
Not a fit
- Ranking drops from algorithm updates with no manual action
- Requests to keep the tactics and only remove the penalty
What is included
- Manual action diagnosis
- Cleanup plan: links, content or security
- Documentation log of fixes
- Reconsideration request text
Not included
- Decide the reconsideration
- Recover rankings lost to algorithm changes
How it works
Three parties, three clear responsibilities.
Our part
Review the facts, identify the rule or right that applies, organize the evidence and draft every letter and form.
Your part
Share genuine records, approve the drafts and submit from your own account or in your own name.
The search engine's decision
The search engine reviews the claim and decides. We do not control its timing or outcome.
Price and timing
Fixed fee by claim size and complexity.
| Fee | From $499 to $2,500 |
|---|---|
| Our delivery time | Diagnosis within 3 business days |
| Revisions | One round |
| Follow-ups | One follow-up or escalation letter included |
| Not included | Legal action; see attorney referral |
Test pricing in USD. Exact scope, fee and timing are confirmed in writing before any paid work starts. Paying for preparation never guarantees a platform decision.
Documents to prepare
Gather these before the first call. Genuine records only; never edit a document.
- Search Console access or screenshots of the manual action
- List of past SEO vendors and link activity
- Recent site changes
- Security incident notes, if hacked
Case example
Illustrative example
A site had a manual action for unnatural links bought by a previous agency. The request documented outreach, removals and a disavow file for links that could not be removed.
FAQs
How do I know if I have a manual action?
Open the Manual actions report in Google Search Console. If it says no issues detected, the drop has another cause.
How long does reconsideration take?
Google says most requests take days to weeks. It sets the timing.
Can I submit several requests?
Yes, but repeated requests without real fixes are unlikely to help. Fix fully, document, then submit.
Will rankings return to where they were?
Not always. Links or content that were inflating rankings no longer count after cleanup.
Is an algorithm drop the same thing?
No. Algorithmic changes have no reconsideration process; the route is improving the site.
How is the google manual action reconsideration fee set?
Scope and a fixed fee are confirmed in writing after a preliminary evidence review and before any paid work starts. No hidden fees and no open-ended hourly billing.
Which platforms does Google Manual Action Reconsideration cover?
Every platform on our services page, from marketplaces and payment providers to social, advertising, content, gig and email accounts. If yours is not listed, send the notice and we will tell you whether we can help.
Is the information I share for Google Manual Action Reconsideration kept confidential?
Yes. It is used only to prepare your case, stored encrypted, and never published without your written consent.
Do you submit anything without my approval?
No. You review and approve every document, and the submission goes through your own account.
What if Google Manual Action Reconsideration shows my case is weak?
We tell you plainly, in writing, before you spend more. Sometimes the better route is fund release, a compliance fix, or legal advice rather than another appeal.
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