Thanks for the questions! At the moment it just uses Google US.
Each session is from a different proxy so the results will actually vary from time to time. Most of the underlying tech to find the G rankings is the same as tools like AHREFS so...
I've always used Google search to see how popular a domain SLD is. I would just search the SLD, eg 'james' and then look through the results for the domains that have 'james' in it.
I would use this alongside DotDB to determine SLD popularity. I...
Congrats. You definitely got the maximum out of this domain but you obviously have a nice portfolio with multiple 5 figure sales now.
Would you mind sharing the overall size of your portfolio or annual renewal costs to provide the beginners with...
FYI: https://www.thedomains.com/2020/05/28/sedo-verification/
There is no verification for marketplace offers, just auctions. Unless that's changed.
While annoying this is a preferred scenario. There would be no offers on Sedo otherwise.
Yes, there are cases.
Here is a lawsuit suing the seller: https://domainnamewire.com/2011/08/10/done-ventures-reaches-settlement-with-nbc-and-sedo-over-women-com/
No, it's not worth pursuing.
Unfortunately receiving fantasy 6 figure offers is part of the industry. It won't be the last time it happens if you stay in the game for long enough. Nothing is sold until you get the money.
Is the domain in question a 3-letter .com? I can...
Premium renewals should not be eligible for auctions. ICANN policy should be updated as such.
The whole objective of premium renewals was to remove investors as middlemen. It's double dipping to have a premium auction and premium renewal.