I was thinking about getting some customize-able mobile themes from ThemeHouse - the Apple IO ones. So how important is mobile readiness - you think - and how far would you accommodate mobiles? Well, mobiles etc. (tablets, smartphones) seem to be what everybody is surfing the web with.
Mobile readiness is highly important as it gives users access to the website anytime anywhere in a mobile. And Google recommends a very good mobile viewing experience. I am looking to buy a new theme which has very good readability and experience.
Truth be told, there's only so much you can really do when designing a mobile theme.
You can throw in all sorts of fancy effects for desktop which only take away from the tiny amount of space you have left on mobile.
Well, I can't stand mobiles etc. for web surfing. I do everything on a PC - but I can't re-invent the wheel. If the trend is going toward hand-held stuff - that's just the way it is!
I am using Studiopress genesis framework and Elementor Page builder. Helps me get things done. And I don't have to work hours on client work because of these two. It takes care of the mobile readiness and other responsive issues.