That makes sense that Google+ would help with ranking.

google + is a product of google so its good to post in google+ because its direct contact with google.

I also have read lots of statements about the influence on rankings.

But can Google distinguish between genuine and non-genuine likes?

yes it helps to website ranking

thank you so much really !!

Google+ gives do-follow back link which is very useful to improve ranking of your website in search engine. Search engine also prefer google+ posts.

That is very good comment you shared. Thank you so much that for you shared those things with us. I really like it.

Yes Google + is helping in to keyword ranking.

Post your link in to Google Plus in website section. Not in status section. It will helps to improve you ranking.

Google plus is good for increase traffic.

yes obviously google+ is helps you to increase your website ranking it's such a good platform to get traffic on your site

google+ certainly improves search engine rankings. Afterall, it is owned by google and they want it to make more important.

Yes Google+ helps to website ranking.

i think there will be improvement in rankings if you use google plus

Google + gives visibility , business listing, map listing and also its gives domain authority which help to do SEO that affects ranking as well.