diff --git a/corputils/forms.py b/corputils/forms.py
index 969b5d24..dad21d09 100644
--- a/corputils/forms.py
+++ b/corputils/forms.py
@@ -12,4 +12,4 @@ class SelectCorpForm(forms.Form):
     corpid = forms.ChoiceField(corpnamelist, required=True, label="Corporation")
 
 class CorputilsSearchForm(forms.Form):
-    search_string = forms.CharField(max_length=254, required=True, label="Search String")
+    search_string = forms.CharField(max_length=254, required=True, label="", widget=forms.TextInput(attrs={'placeholder': 'Search characters...'}))