The problem
The checkout form uses placeholder-only labels: the field's purpose is shown as grey text inside the input, and disappears the moment the buyer starts typing.
Why it matters
Placeholder-only labels violate WCAG accessibility, but they also just cost sales. A buyer who types a wrong value, then forgets what the field was for, has to erase everything to see the label again. Frustration compounds.
What to do
Add persistent labels above each input (e.g. 'Email', 'First name', 'Address', 'Postal code') similar to the 'Discount code or gift card' field style, so users can still see what each field is for after they start typing, especially in the Delivery and Payment sections.
Impact
0.2–0.7%
of checkouts, estimated
Fix effort
4h front-end
estimated