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Are you saying that OSE does not show detailed backlink information?
** Yes, OSE has a totally diffrent approach as far as it's index. As far as I know OSE is only covering the core of the net - and it dosen't really go "far into space" - borders of the web.
Is the capability to do wildcard searches developed?
** No - but this can be a good addon indeed.
ahref and Open Site Explorer have 2 very different type of indexes.
Open site Explorer has the "core" of the web in its index and you can get more insights and mor ein depth info. On the other hand ahref has a larger database but not that accurate and up to date as OSE.
I personally use Web master tools and OSE as a first option and only use ahref and majestic to drill into the profile of a website more deeply - if and when needed.
Cheers.