Fix placeholder used as the label on Shopify

This page shows how to fix placeholder used as the label on Shopify. A placeholder is a hint, not a label. It vanishes on input and is often low contrast.

Steps in Shopify

Add a real label beside Shopify newsletter and search fields. Keep the placeholder only as an example.

Check

  1. Find fields whose only name is the placeholder.
  2. Add a visible label.
  3. You can keep a short example as the placeholder.

All platforms · Shopify · WCAG 3.3.2