Abstract: The electronic network-based voluntary contribution system according to embodiments of the present invention implement a new business model for these sites that can coexist with, complement, or in some cases, replace advertising. The electronic network-based voluntary contribution system provides online content and service providers with a simple “hands-free” user-centric monetization service fueled by existing social networking services.

Abstract: Based on submitted software applications, a management system can combine two or more software applications into a bundle that provides users access to the software applications included in the software application bundle. Access to the software applications, including type of access, duration of access, etc., is controlled by financial terms or other credits associated by the management system with the selected software application bundle, such as a monthly subscription fee. Once users are provided access to various software applications, the users and respective publishers may capture various use events related to accessing one or more software applications. After collecting use information, the management system can then initiate a reconciliation event.