Business Models for Content Curation

Great real-world examples of web sites, services and apps that collect, organize and add value to existing information while monetizing it. For each example a short description and the business model utilized.
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the wordpress website is designed to help people learn how to use their own font
Datastories | GoodUI
"Insight into online conversion rates." BM: monhtly subscription https://goodui.org/datastories/
two screens showing the same credit card as well as different email addresses and other items
Really Good Emails
"Best examples of email designs." BM: Sponsorship (Mailchimp) http://reallygoodemails.com/
the homepage for data driven digital marketing expertise part time, with an image of a desk and chair
Fiddlehead
"Collect, vet and organize all CRM and marketing tools available, and recommend, based on specific criteria, ideal ones to paying customers." BM: Customized best tool reports http://timesharecmo.com/
an image of a web page with many different things on the screen, including movies and videos
DI.FM - addictive electronic music
"Curated electronic music channels." BM: Ads + Premium subscriptions offering higher audio quality, more channels, no ads. http://www.di.fm/
an old version of the windows store
Old versions of Windows, Mac and Linux Software, Apps & Abandonware Games - Download at OldVersion.com
"Organized catalog of downloadable old software versions." BM: advertising http://www.oldversion.com/
an image of a website page with many people on the front and back pages in blue
Startup PR Agency | Press Release Distribution | Media Lists
"Find social and email contacts for journalists." BM: subscription https://press.farm/
an image of a website page with three books on the front and back pages in different colors
The domain name briefio.com is for sale
"Book and other curated summaries." BM: free subscription to updates, paid summaries. http://briefio.com/
an image of the homepage for a website
Daring Fireball, by John Gruber
"A curated news website serving Mac hackers, designers and techno geeks." BM: ads by Deck and weekly sponsorships - annual membership - merchandising. http://daringfireball.net/
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the user onboard page is shown with several different types of text and symbols on it
User Onboarding | A frequently-updated compendium of web app first-run experiences
"Curated collection of best examples of user-onboarding adopted by commercial companies online - A frequently-updated compendium of web app first-run experiences." BM: eBook + Training offer http://www.useronboard.com/
the university of maryland website
Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship by Coursera | Reviews and Ratings
"Curated learning paths on specific subjects by leveraging free - open content available from major educational providers." BM: affiliate promotion of related paid courses from partner content providers (universities and open learning marketplaces) https://www.springboard.com/coursera/developing-innovative-ideas-for-new-companies-the-1st-step-in-entrepreneurship
an image of a website page with many different things on it, including the wordpress theme
One Page Love - One Page Website Inspiration and Templates
"Curated collection of best examples of one-page websites." BM: premium advertising https://onepagelove.com/
the naked island website homepage is displayed on a computer screen, with images of people walking up a hill
The Criterion Collection
"An online shop curating high-quality editions bundles of great films." BM: licensing and sales https://www.criterion.com/
an image of a yellow smiley face with the word library on it's side
literary jukebox
"Quotes from selected books, thematically matched to a song." BM: affiliate links to books and songs http://literaryjukebox.brainpickings.org/