Before Lollipop: Hidden Talent, Zero Visibility
Armoury is a third-generation, family-run fire & security company. It was founded in 1980 and they have spent four decades building a trusted reputation with home and business owners across Eastbourne and East Sussex.
With NSI Gold and BAFE accreditation, their commitment to competence and compliance is clear. But before partnering with Lollipop, their website didn’t reflect that. It was little more than a contact card – no service detail, no personality and, crucially, no lead generation.
Lee and Sandy Westlake weren’t just looking for a short-term fix. As part of their succession planning, they wanted a long-term fire and security marketing strategy that would continue to generate leads for their sons, supporting the business well into the future.
BEFORE: Invisible Online, Despite 40 Years of Trust
Armoury needed to grow – especially their fire protection department. Their online presence didn’t reflect their expertise, qualifications or the warm, reliable service they were known for locally. Despite their decades of experience, they were invisible to new clients searching online.
Their existing website failed to:
- Communicate the breadth of services offered
- Build trust through their third-party certifications and family-run heritage
- Generate new leads or engage returning clients
Lee admitted he had some doubts before meeting the Lollies. But one call with Jo changed that. He was inspired by the vision and got stuck in straight away. What followed proved that his initial concerns were unfounded.
The Fire & Security Visibility Engine™ in Action: Turning Trust Into Leads
- Messaging & Positioning
We refined Armoury’s core message: a third-party certified, family-run team solving fire & security headaches with trust, competence and warm professionalism. This messaging spoke directly to business owners and Responsible Persons needing compliance without the stress. - A Website Redesign
The Lollies built a new website that:- Showcased Armoury’s full range of services
- Highlighted their NSI Gold certification and BAFE scheme registration to reinforce trust and compliance.
- Conveyed their family heritage and local roots
- Included a clear contact form and strong calls to action
- Inbound Marketing & Social Media
We created a social presence that connected Armoury to Eastbourne’s business community. We shared relatable content about compliance, maintenance headaches and safety risks – topics that resonated with local Responsible Persons and decision-makers. - Consistent Visibility
Through regular, value-led posts and SEO-optimised content, Armoury stayed top of mind with existing and new clients.
“The constant reminder – ‘we are here, we are here, don’t forget us’ – that has made a massive, massive, massive difference.”
– Sandy, Armoury
The Impact: Pre-Qualified Leads & The Busiest Year Yet
- Within months of the website launch, Armoury was getting significantly more enquiries.
- Leads came in pre-qualified – visitors had read the website, recognised their professionalism and were ready to buy.
- Existing clients re-engaged after discovering additional services online.
“We are getting lots more leads and it can only be from the work you guys have done – the website, how attractive it is. Now when I go to meet people, we’ve already got pre-qualification… I don’t have to sell us when I get there.”
– Lee, Armoury
“It’s not just that it’s new leads, either. It’s existing customers. They’ve gone to the website and said: ‘Oh, I didn’t know you did that…’ Or they’ve used the website contact form to contact us, which they wouldn’t have done before because it wasn’t there.”
– Sandy, Armoury
Ready to Build a Legacy Like Armoury?
This project proved what happens when specialist messaging meets industry insight. With the right story, online presence and fire & security marketing strategy, Armoury went from invisible to in-demand.
If you’re looking for marketing for family-run BAFE and NSI Gold fire and security companies, Lollipop can help you attract better leads and get the recognition your business deserves. Explore our approach to lead generation for fire & security companies.
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