This document discusses knowledge development in online marketing. It begins by noting that the world is increasingly connected through networks of individuals and organizations. It then discusses the benefits of knowledge development, such as profitable growth through innovation and efficiency. It also notes that knowledge development can create an attractive workplace. The document goes on to discuss challenges of knowledge databases, such as them becoming outdated quickly. It advocates connecting people to collaborate and share ideas to create knowledge. Finally, it discusses the role of communities in knowledge development, such as creating, organizing, disseminating and embedding knowledge.