A portfolio link page that actually loads fast
Hoo.be looks good but loads slowly. When you're sharing your work with potential clients, every second counts. Links loads in under a second and opens your portfolio in the real browser.
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Links vs Hoo.be
An honest comparison, feature by feature.
Page load speed
Smart deep links
Shield protection
Analytics
Pricing
Visual portfolio
| Feature | Links | Hoo.be |
|---|---|---|
| Page load speed | Under 1 second | 3-5 seconds (media-heavy) |
| Smart deep links | Yes, bypasses Instagram webview | No |
| Shield protection | Yes, blocks crawlers | No |
| Analytics | Full click tracking, free | Basic, limited |
| Pricing | Free forever | Free with limits, paid for more |
| Visual portfolio | Link to your portfolio site | Built-in media display |
Why creators leave Hoo.be
Speed over decoration
Hoo.be tries to display your media inline, which makes pages heavy and slow. Links sends fans directly to your actual portfolio site, where your work loads properly and looks exactly how you designed it.
Your portfolio opens correctly
Hoo.be doesn't fix the webview problem. When clients tap from Instagram, your portfolio loads in the mini browser where images are small and interactions break. Links opens the real browser so clients see your full portfolio.
Protect your creative account
Crawlers that scan your bio link can trigger platform spam detection. Hoo.be doesn't block them. Links has shield protection that keeps your account safe from suspicious traffic.
Know which work gets attention
Links shows you exactly which links get clicked. If your portfolio gets more taps than your booking page, you know to put it higher. Hoo.be's analytics are limited and don't give you this level of detail.
Common questions
Yes. While Links doesn't display images inline like Hoo.be, it sends fans directly to your actual portfolio where your work looks its best. The deep link feature means your portfolio site opens in the real browser, not the broken Instagram webview.
No. Hoo.be uses standard links that open in whatever browser the app provides. On Instagram, that means the webview where your portfolio loads slowly, images display at reduced quality, and interactive elements don't work. Links bypasses this automatically and opens the real browser. For visual creators, this is critical. Your potential clients need to see your work at full quality, not compressed in a broken mini browser. The deep link feature makes sure that happens.
Hoo.be has a free tier with limitations. Links is completely free with unlimited links, full analytics, smart deep links, and shield protection. No paid tiers required for core features.
Links doesn't embed media directly. Instead, you link to your portfolio on Behance, your own website, or any other platform. The advantage is your fans see the full portfolio experience, not a compressed preview.
“Hoo.be displayed my images inline which looked nice but took forever to load. Clients were giving up. Links sends them to my actual Behance portfolio where everything loads properly. Got two new clients in the first month.”
Nora S.
Graphic designer, 30K followers
“I'd rather have a fast link to my real portfolio than a slow preview of it. Links loads instantly.”
Ian M.
3D artist
“Clean, fast, and free. My portfolio link opens correctly now.”
Yara K.
Illustrator
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