I was wondering if a site like http://www.aftermath.com could get #1 google placement without a lot of backlink building with the new PANDA and Google plus?
It would require a bit of research to check that demographic. That said, you typically still need inbound links. This is a niche specific site so it depends on what you are trying to rank it for as well. Google plus has zero to do with SEO unless folks are in your loop. Don't buy into folks selling google plus services, its a complete load of shit. hope that helps, Nigel