If you are looking for a way to rank on Google, there is no better way than with Google business listings. To get top seven packs ranking, your Google Places profile has to be completely filled and optimized. During the past recent months, Google appears to be giving priority on local listings and having a profile that is 100% complete is one of the steps of getting the top ranking you are looking for.

To get started with listings, you first have to claim your business name or establish one if there is none. Then, follow the following steps to complete your profile:

1. Fill the Company Name
Fill your company or business name exactly as it appears in the offline world. The name that you have listed in the Yellow Pages and other business directories, the post office address and other places is the one you should use. Avoid using your keywords in your company name as this violates Google's terms of service.

2. Add your Phone Contacts
Add your business or company phone number. This number should be the one that you prefer prospects to contact you through. A mobile phone number is the most important one here. When someone is walking in the neighborhood and needs a sushi restaurant, it is easier for him to contact you through a mobile phone number. Also, add any toll free numbers of fax numbers you have.

3. Website and email address
Add your preferred business contact email, for example "This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.". A personal email address should only be used if it is your main point of contact with clients. Also, fill your website in the Google Places profile. Make sure you include the http:// to enable clients to get to your website quickly from your profile page by clicking the link created.

4. Categories
Indicate the categories that your business falls into. Look for more targeted categories as well as general categories. The more categories you indicate, the better.

5. Hours of Operation
List the time when your business operates. This will enable customers to know when you are open for them to drop in. If you offer your services at clients' locations, there is an option to indicate that. You can even hide your address if you do not wish customers to see it. However, it is generally advisable to leave the address visible as it makes your business look more legitimate.

6. Payment methods and additional information
Indicate the payment methods you accept and other additional information about the company. For example, there is an option to indicate whether parking is available. These give clients information beforehand of what to expect when they reach your business premises.

7. Photos
Photos are super important in your Places profile. You can also upload videos if you have. Places allows users to upload up to 10 photos on their profile. The photos can be about anything, perhaps your office, building, products, etc. Use the photos to market your company or products.

8. Reviews
Google Places allows customers to write reviews about your company or services. After setting your page, send a quick note to your previous and current customers and ask them to write a review on your page. Also, keep in mind that Google also retrieves reviews from other websites like Yelp. So, it helps if you have a citation there too.

The above 8 steps will help to get your listing to the coveted seven packs lists.